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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken from Longboat Key Towers.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Weather Photo: SHINING SEA

Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken from Longboat Key Towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gary and Jennifer Contessa, Mari Zevin, and Kathie and Lee Pokoik
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Yacht Club Kentucky Derby Party

The Sarasota Yacht Club held their 3rd Annual Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 4 to benefit scholarships for the study of Marine Sciences, Marine Engineering and Seamanship and to watch the 139th Kentucky Derby. Approximately 180 guests enjoyed mint juleps, derby appetizers, buffet, desserts, raffles and races. Women wore a variety of creative large hats and men wore colorful suits for the occasion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joe Hansen shines up the wheels of his 1961 Corvette.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Classic Corvettes On The Circle

Hundreds of people came out to see a wide variety of Corvettes at the Classic Corvettes On The Circle event Saturday, May 4 on St. Armands Circle. The event was presented by the Skyway Corvette Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 1, 2013
St. Mary installs its new officers

The Women's Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church installed new officers April 16, at its final monthly meeting of the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 1, 2013
Turtles get early start on season

The first loggerhead turtle nest of the season was found today, April 30 - one day before the official start of nesting season - and reported to Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 1, 2013
Capt. Frank Rubino lands police officer 'dream job'

There's not much Longboat Key Police Capt. Frank Rubino hasn't done in his 32 years of law enforcement.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A rotating art show has adorned the walls of the Town Hall chambers for years. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 1, 2013
Town Hall displays atypical art gallery and exhibit

The commission chambers features a rotating art show that's showcased the works of more than 100 artists.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 1, 2013
Lore: Longboat Key got darker for nesting season in 1987

An ordinance requiring dimmed lights during nesting season that passed 4-2 was a bright spot for sea turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A trio of adolescent ducklings acclimates from hand feedings to self reliance in a communal aviary at Save Our Seabirds before the birds are released into the wild.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • May 1, 2013
Baby birds land temporary home at Save Our Seabirds

For Helene Adams, late March kicks off the most wonderful time of the year - or at least the most adorable.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 1, 2013
Weather Photo: INNER GLOW

Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Greer drew laughter from the crowd at the Longboat Key Club & Resort's hearings in June 2010. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 1, 2013
Jim Greer's spirit fit Longboat Key to a tee

James 'Jim' Greer was a devout Catholic, avid golfer and supporter of redevelopment on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key resident David Milberg posed with his mother, Helga, at the Jewish Community Center in Tucson, Ariz., where she gave a speech in April 2012 about Kristallnacht. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • May 1, 2013
Longboat Key resident's mother featured in '50 Children' film

The documentary tells the story of how an American couple rescued 50 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Vienna.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
De Jonge
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • May 1, 2013
Mystery novel includes Longboat landmarks

Publix is depicted as a hallmark of customer service in Peter de Jonge's novel, 'Buried on Avenue B.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan and Don Featherman with Kumar Mahadevan, center
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Marine Party on the Pass

Mote Marine Laboratory hosted Party on the Pass Saturday, April 27. The fundraiser, catered by 12 Sarasota-Manatee Originals Restaurants, benefited medical treatment for sick and injured dolphins, whales and sea turtles.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SPARCC President and CEO Olivia Thomas with board member Susan Kelley
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SPARCC Designer Donation Party

The ladies of SPARCC, the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, hosted a designer donation party Thursday, April 25, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Harbourside Dining Room. Saks Fifth Avenue stylists gave makeup demonstrations for the women who donated items for SPARCC's fall sale to benefit outreach programs for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

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