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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2013
College honors Nellie Wilson

Mary Baldwin College honored Longboat Key resident Nellie Wilson with the Admissions Volunteer Excellence Award.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2013
Kiwanis remembers veterans of wars oft forgotten

Frank Buckles, the last surviving American World War I veteran, died more than two years ago at 110.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2013
Obituary: Dr. John 'Jack' O'Brien

Dr. John "Jack" O'Brien, 79, of Longboat Key and North Kingstown, R.I., died May 25.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2013
Obituary: Lydia Hawes

Lydia Hawes, 93, of Longboat Key, died May 23.

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Longboat Key resident Harold Ronson and Thomas Savage, founder of the Sarasota Public Art Fund. Photo by Yara Klimchak.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 29, 2013
Longboat resident seeks Iwo Jima icon for bayfront

Iwo Jima Navy veteran Harold Ronson envisions the famous 1945 monument sitting next to Unconditional Surrender.

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Tropical Storm Debby brought rain and heavy winds to the Key. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 29, 2013
2013: Hope for calm; prepare for storm

Last year's Tropical Storm Debby was a reminder about the importance of having an emergency plan in place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 29, 2013
Your Neighbor: Trice Greene

Patrice "Trice" Greene thought she would spend retirement teaching adults to read.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 29, 2013
Lore: Book called Longboat 'an island without soul'

It's safe to say a pair of Rolling Stone writers didn't get the key to Longboat after their 1999 book, 'Florida Beaches.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Samantha Albano
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 29, 2013
Caps off to the 2013 graduates of Longboat Key and Bird Key.

These graduates aren't just students. They're athletes, artists, volunteers and future leaders.

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Chester Chmielewski submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bayport Beach and Tennis Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2013
Weather Photo: SUNSET SWOOP

Chester Chmielewski submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bayport Beach and Tennis Club.

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Ethan Heinz and Evan Lemole sail into the squadron finishing off the race.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Sailing Squadron Race Around Lido

Families got together at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron for the 21st Annual Race Around Lido Monday, May 27 to raise funds for Luffing Lassies, a women's sailing group, and to enjoy the Memorial Day Holiday. Approximately 80 people took their sailboats and calculated how much time it would take for them to get from the North beach to the sailing squadron. The team with the closest estimate won the race.

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Karel Beck, Barb Sanandres and Cindy Wolfendale
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Memorial Day

Red, white and blue outfits were par at Bird Key Yacht Club on May 27 at Bird Key Yacht Club. Members donned their best stars and stripes and enjoyed a favorite American pastime perfect for memorial day: enjoying barbecue with friends.

  • Longboat Key
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Steve Stephens
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Memorial Day

Sarasota Yacht Club helped celebrate Memorial Day on Monday, May 28 as if it were any other day at the pool - but with the help of live music, a bounce house and an inflatable slide. Children had their faces painted, and even some adults, too.

  • Longboat Key
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Kathy Anthony and Mark Schlobach, with Dough and Judi Lehrian
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Club Memorial Day

Longboat Key Club and Resort threw its usual Summer time beach barbecue Sunday, May 26, but since it was Memorial Day weekend, a lot more people donned red, white and blue. There was live music and Key Club served summer staples to the families in attendance: burgers, hot dogs, watermelon - and even red, white and blue chocolate covered strawberries.

  • Longboat Key
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Jeff Oplt
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber Golf Tournament

Members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce met Friday, May 24, at the Longboat Key Club, for the 25th annual Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Members played a round of golf before heading into the clubhouse for a luncheon and awards.

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