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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2013
Obituary: Anthony E. Derry

Anthony E. Derry, 79, of Longboat Key, died Feb. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bird Key Yacht Club will display Maryanne Maier’s paintings March 12 through May 7.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 6, 2013
Your Neighbor: Maryanne Maier

Glass doors and a mirrored wall flood Maryanne Maier's St. Armands Key home with natural light, illuminating nearly two-dozen acrylic paintings the owner created.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Lou Johnson, who photographed the eagles, with John Ginaven.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 6, 2013
Ginaven brings his eagle eyes to Historical Society lecture

The bald eagles of Longboat Key have a story that's worthy of a soap opera, according to John Ginaven.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A citizens group wanted a view of Bird Key Park that would be unobstructed by signage. Photo by Katie Hendrick
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 6, 2013
Group seeks fewer signs, more scenery

FDOT signed off on the removal of 88 signs from a two-and-a-half mile stretch after citizens organized to express concerns about sign pollution near Key attractions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stan Singer submitted this sunset photo, taken on a chilly evening at Beachplace on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2013
Weather Photo: Pop of Color

Stan Singer submitted this sunset photo, taken on a chilly evening at Beachplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Margaret Guthman plays Broadway tunes as models stroll through the dining room.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade Fashion Show

The ladies of Promenade enjoyed a luncheon and fashion show Tuesday, March 5, at Sarasota Yacht Club. Residents modeled items from Eileen Fisher's 2013 spring line.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vicki and Henry were reunited Saturday at Save Our Seabirds. Courtesy.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 5, 2013
Swans Vicki and Henry together find new home

The Bay Isles swan swans are happy together at their new home in Lakeland.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alvin Moses and Bill Fagerstrom
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beat the Pros Round Robin and Cocktail Party

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center hosted a drill session, followed by a "Beat the Pros" round robin match and cocktail party, Monday, March 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 4, 2013
Longboat Library sale runs through Election Day

The book sale takes place on early voting days and resumes on Election Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Todd Lewis and Melissa Gindling
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Charitable Foundation Rock & Roll Gala

The Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation raised held a Rock & Roll Gala Saturday, March 2. The event, which featured the band Stormbringer, raised funds for scholarships for local students pursuing studies in marine science, marine engineering, marine biology and seamanship.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Artist Curtis Kroesche makes fish and seabirds from 16-gauge steel.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Wildlife Arts Festival

The Sarasota Wildlife Arts Festival featured a juried art competition and environmental speakers Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3 at Ken Thompson Park on City Island. The event benefitted Save Our Seabirds and the Sarasota Rotary Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tory Newman, Christina Filkins and Pat Loy
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Home and Garden Club Kickoff Party

Longboat Key Garden Club members Susan and Lenny Landau hosted a potluck dinner Friday, March 1, for homeowners featured in the club's Home and Garden Tour and other volunteers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Elliott Weinstein, Lee Peakes, Mike McKee, Ned Pike
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Golf Party

Forty Beachplace residents competed in their 7th annual golf tournament Friday, March 1. Afterward, 80 friends gathered in the clubhouse for a dinner party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Debbie Causey and Margey Hinderliter bought a palm tree, bird house and golf clubs among a “carload of items”
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Royal Rummage Sale

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church opened its annual Royal Rummage Sale at noon Friday, March 1. The sale, which donates proceeds to Sarasota Catholic schools and local charities, continues Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 1, 2013
Bill Johnson named Lightning Community Hero

Longboat Key resident Bill Johnson was honored Tuesday night as the 26th Community Hero of the year.

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  • Neighbors
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