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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Obituary: George M. Bachar

George M. Bachar, 78, of Sarasota, died April 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Obituary: Clarence 'Cal' Buckingham Atkins

Clarence 'Cal' Buckingham Atkins, 80, of Bradenton, died April 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ilija Bozoljac and Somdev Devvarman won the men’s doubles finals.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 24, 2013
Making a Racket: The Sarasota Open

Alex Kuznetsov won a decisive victory Sunday, April 21, defeating Wayne Odesnik 6-0, 6-2 in the final round of the 2013 Sarasota Open. Despite his comfortable lead, Kuznetsov never assumed he had it in the bag.

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David Rosenthal submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
WEather Photo: MOORE-NING ACTIVITY

David Rosenthal submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2013
Obituary: James R. Greer

James R. Greer, 89, of Longboat Key died April 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sue Baldock, Joe Toscano, Sandra Ceshker and Betty Pawlowitz
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club South Pacific Night

Sarasota Yacht Club members enjoyed a South Pacific-themed party Saturday, April 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chris Covert, Whit Sibley and Dave Powell
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Cup

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted the Sarasota Bay Cup, Saturday, April 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
D’Arcy and Ray Arpke with their daughter, Kate Houle
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY & Video: Team Euphemia Haye Walk

About 60 people participated in the Team Euphemia Haye Walk Saturday, April 20, in Joan Durante Park. The walk raised money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike Quillen, Kerry Kirschner and Sheriff Tom Knight
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Argus Foundation Low Country Boil

The Argus Foundation held a low country boil Friday, April 19, at the Sarasota Outboard Club for local politicians.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 19, 2013
Sea lions to participate in research sessions

Two public research sessions will be held in April as Mote's "Sea Lions: On the Water's Edge" exhibit comes to an end.

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India's Somdev Devvaran, who defeated Jesse Levine 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-4, and Ilija Bozoljac 6-4, 6-4, is among the eight in contention of winning the sixth Sarasota Open.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 19, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Open closing weekend

Field whittled down to elite eight, celebrity exhibition kicks off Saturday's action.

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  • Neighbors
Gladys and Stanley Shapiro
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace End of Season Party

Seaplace residents held a poolside end of season party Wednesday, April 17. Sonny's Barbecue catered the event; Patsy and Majella performed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jo Ann Nair and Mary Marthaler, event co-chairwomen
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Islander Club End of Season Party

The Islander Club held a poolside party Wednesday, April 17, to celebrate the end of season. Ciao Italia catered the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ron and Bonnie Lucchino
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade End of Season Party

Promenade residents enjoyed a Mardi Gras-themed end of season party Wednesday, April 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brian Mankowski and Julie Pepi
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Marine Wine Tasting

Mote Marine Laboratory hosted a wine tasting fundraiser Wednesday, April 17, at Harry's Continental Kitchen.

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