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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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  • News
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
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    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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  • Neighbors
Waylon Carr, 2, shows his mom, Caroline, the Easter egg he received from the Easter Bunny.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Easter

Bird Key Yacht Club held their annual Easter event with a visit from the Easter Bunny, magician Stevie Dee, an egg hunt and brunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kiley Schein, 6
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Easter Egg Hunt

The Longboat Island Chapel held an Easter egg hunt for children Sunday, March 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alice, 13, Elizabeth and Cara Oates, 9
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa del Mar Easter Egg Hunt

Casa del Mar Beach Resort hosted an Easter egg hunt Sunday, March 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kayleigh Pritchett, 6, with Mollie, 5, and Trey Raymond, 7
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Club & Resort Easter Party

The Longboat Key Club & Resort hosted an Easter egg hunt Sunday, March 31, which included sundry craft stations and a brunch buffet.

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