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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Sherry and Morris Emigh with Jinny and Ron Johnson
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Inspiring Image and Journeys in Fine Art Photography

Two exhibits, "The Inspiring Image" and "Journeys in fine Art Photography," opened Friday, April 5, at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a division of the Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandy Mackman, Bonnie and Bill Chapman and Alice Wilkinson
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tangerine Bay End of Season Party

Tangerine Bay residents said goodbye to another fun season Thursday, April 4, in the association's cabana clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 4, 2013
Obituary: Lenna Lorraine Witt DeDona

Lenna Lorraine Witt DeDona, 92, of Novi, Mich., formerly of Longboat Key, died March 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Wieland, Valerie Busby and Mary Harper
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Armalido Martini Club Gathering

About 25 women from the St. Armands and Lido Beach neighborhoods gathered for the Armalido Martini Club's monthly gathering Wednesday, April 4 at Ristorante Le Colonne.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Frances and Lee Rothenberg at a Town Hall luncheon in 2003. File photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2013
Rothenbergs move to Freedom Village

Former Mayor Lee Rothenberg and his wife, Frances, sold their Longboat Key home in March and moved to Freedom Village in Bradenton, according to property records.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2013
A novel worth waiting for

Anna Maria resident Myra Holmes recently published her novel, "A Love Worth Waiting For," which tells the story of Sister Mary Ann, who struggles to determine whether her passion for God's work is stronger than the love she feels for Ward Pendleton, a photojournalist and winter Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Steven Hanson, pictured on the site of his company’s latest project at 1425 Westway Drive. The home, listed for $6.5 million, is approximately three weeks away from completion.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 3, 2013
Modus bets the house on new construction

Steven Hanson, managing partner of Modus Operandi Partners LP and Modus Construction LLC, sees opportunity in new 'spec' home construction.

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Dominique Kohlenberger leads a 45-minute walk and weight training every Tuesday and Thursday at 8 a.m. at the Broadway Beach Access.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 3, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Dominique Kohlenberger

Certified health coach Dominique Kohlenberger leads by example - and with empathy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 3, 2013
St. Armands Travel celebrates five decades in business

The company capitalizes on 'special touches' that go the extra mile with clients.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dick Grace submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2013
Weather Photo: Flashy Sunset

Dick Grace submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2013
Obituary: Margaret Anne Wierts-Parrinello

Margaret Anne Wierts-Parrinello, 91, of Longboat Key, died March 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2013
Obituary: Harriet B. Schaye

Harriet B. Schaye, 79, of Longboat Key, died at home March 28.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2013
Obituary: Henry Lehne

Henry Lehne, 98, of Longboat Key died Feb. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harriet B. Schaye
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • April 1, 2013
Obituary: Harriet B. Schaye

Harriet B. Schaye, 79, of Longboat Key, died at home March 28 after a long and valiant struggle with a heart ailment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2013
Town unveils new iPoc app

Can I build that? That's the question the town gets every day, but now there's an app for that.

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