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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • April 9, 2013
Obituary: Richard Snyder

Richard Snyder, 88, of Longboat Key, died March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2013
Obituary: Johnny Esaw

Johnny Esaw, 87, of Longboat Key and Toronto, died April 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
DeDona
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2013
Obituary: Lenna Lorraine Witt DeDona

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carole Covino, Jane Bagot, Pat Brouder, Jane Cronin and Mary Ann Simpson prepared lunch.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary's Women's Guild Meeting

The Women's Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church installed new officers Tuesday, April 9, and held a luncheon to commemorate the end of season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club End of Year Awards

The Longboat Key Garden Club awarded grants, scholarships, beautification awards and plaques thanking Home & Garden Tour participants Tuesday, April 9, at Joan Durante Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sunny Pervil and Pat Belford
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Bay End of Season Party

Grand Bay bid adieu to seasonal residents with a potluck party Monday, April 8, in the neighborhood clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 9, 2013
Obituary: Sanford Milter

Sanford Milter, 93, of Sarasota died April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Runners take off at the blare of the horn.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Run for the Turtles

Nearly 1,000 runners hit the beach Saturday, April 6 to help endangered turtles at Mote Marine Aquariums Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach. The 5K sanctioned by the Manasota Track club and the 1-mile fun-run/walk provided major support for Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Molly and the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll installation service

Longboat Island Chapel installed the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll as its sixth senior pastor Sunday, April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sue Borgelt and Linda Weiss
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Farewell Party

Christ Church hosted a tropical-themed party Saturday, March 6, to say goodbye to seasonal members. The event featured a potluck, book sale and light-hearted costume contests.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lynn Lotsey and Bev Meadows with Kelly the cockatoo
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Soiree

Save Our Seabirds held its annual soiree Friday, April 5, to raise funds for hospital operations and food. The Resort at Longboat Key Club catered the event; acoustic guitarist Dean Miller performed.

  • 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.

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