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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2013
Grossman checks out Longboat Library

Larry Grossman, who ran against Mayor Jim Brown for a seat on the Longboat Key Town Commission in March, closed the books on his campaign by donating unused funds to the Longboat Library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2013
Baldwin graduates from West Point

Celina Marie Baldwin, daughter of Longboat Key resident Ed Baldwin, graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a degree in leadership and systems engineering.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2013
Savor Sarasota runs through June 14

Attention foodies: You've got a lot on your plate right now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2013
DeLisi family holds 26th reunion at Casa del Mar

The nine granddaughters of Vince and Marie DeLisi have gone in different directions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Retired veterinarian Lou Newman has been to more than 60 countries on all seven continents in the past 10 years.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lou Newman's Wildlife Action Photography Exhibit

Community members flocked to the opening of Lou Newman's Wildlife Action Photography Exhibit Tuesday, June 4 at Plymouth Harbor to see his work from the last 10 months. Approximately 200 people attended to see his photography work from places like Tanzania, New Mexico and Costa Rica.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Obituary: Joyce Harsche

Joyce Harsche, 71, of Longboat Key, died May 24.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Obituary: Donald Sayre FitzGibbon

Donald Sayre FitzGibbon, 88, of Longboat Key and Frederick, Md., died May 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 5, 2013
Summer activities on Longboat Key

Savor summer days and nights on Longboat Key by checking these activities off your to-do list.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Judy Kepecz-Hays
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 5, 2013
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Ritz-Carlton unit sells for $4 million; Pettingell's listing sells for $4 million; Marta Altizer joins MS&Co.; Loeffler listing sells for $4.75 million

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 5, 2013
Your Neighbors: Reagan and Lucy Walter

Lucy and Reagan Walter's mother, Janet, worries their bedroom walls are getting cluttered. That's because they're covered with ribbons the sisters have won in horseback-riding competitions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jon Boscia submitted this sunset photo, taken near New Pass.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Weather Photo: JUST PASSING THROUGH

Jon Boscia submitted this sunset photo, taken near New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Executive Assistant of the Longboat Chamber of Commerce Victoria Jacobson sold raffle tickets.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

The Longboat Chamber of Commerce held their monthly Business After Hours Tuesday, June 4 at Chart House to network and enjoy refreshments. Community members purchased raffle tickets for a 50/50 raffle and about 30 people attended.

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New College President Dr. Donal O’Shea
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Kiwanis Club Meeting

New College of Florida President Dr. Donal O'Shea joined the Longboat Key Kiwanis Club Thursday, May 30, at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Grille, to discuss the future of New College. As he approaches his one-year anniversary as president of the liberal-arts college, O'Shea reflected on the institution's accomplishments, as well as its future opportunities and biggest challenges. Among its accomplishments, O'Shea highlighted the disproportionately large percentage of Fulbright scholars the college produces, as well as the relatively low level of debt with which its students graduate. Also noted was the high percentage of students who go on to pursue advanced degrees.

  • Longboat Key
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Molly Schechter
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2013
Big flag for a big guy

It's only a bit more than three quarters of a mile, but it may well have seemed longer to Nate Atkins, 10, one of the flag bearers for Boy Scout Troop 14 in the Sarasota Memorial Day parade.

  • Longboat Key
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Brett Gastman. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2013
Key gets thumbs up from travel writer

Brett Gastman, 10, vacations on Longboat Key with his family. His grandparents, Ted and Sara Gastman, have owned a Beachplace unit for more than 20 years.

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