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Longboat Key | Neighbors

William Ball poses in his studio on Lido Key. His work will be displayed from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 22, at the Wood Street Studio, 1490 20th St., in Sarasota.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 20, 2013
Your Neighbor: William Ball IV

William Ball lost his mother, Jill, to cancer five years ago. As she battled her illness, she displayed stoicism, a characteristic that remained in his memory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
They got the T-shirts to show for it
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 20, 2013
Lore: Klauber won seven-year legal battle

Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber received a settlement in March 1997, when the town of Longboat Key agreed to pay him $6.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nenad Kalicanin submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2013
Weather Photo: EARLY RISER

Nenad Kalicanin submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2013
Obituary: Jean Foster

Jean Foster, 85, of Cortez and formerly of Longboat Key, died March 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Boley
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2013
Obituary: Margarita 'Tica' Boley

Margarita "Tica" Boley, 70, of Longboat Key died Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beckman
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2013
Obituary: Patricia Anne Beckman

Patricia Anne Beckman, 69, of Sarasota, died March 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sheri Aiello and Diana Corrigan of the St. Armands Circle Association
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Circle Association March meeting

Members of the St. Armands Circle Association held their monthly meeting Tuesday, March 19, at Foxy Lady West. Members shared what's going on in their businesses and discussed upcoming Circle events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 18, 2013
Longboat swans go into nesting mode

Longboat Key's latest cygnets are due to hatch in mid-April, according to David Novak.

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  • News
Marilyn Kurzawa and Kathy Shoenwolf
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Westchester Condo St. Patrick's Day Party

Renters at Westchester Condominiums hosted a St. Patrick's Day party Sunday, March 17, to show appreciation for owners' hospitality.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
front, Martha Hildreth and Nancy Koran, back, Bob Koran and Jim Hildreth
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace St. Patrick's Day Party

Beachplace hosted a St. Patrick's Day party for residents Sunday, March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helaine Weinstein and Linda Chalfin
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade St. Patrick's Day Party

Residents of Promenade held a St. Patrick's Day Party Sunday, March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carole Singer and Larry Parker
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Privateer St. Patrick's Day Party

Residents of Privateer North and Privateer South enjoyed their 10th annual commons party Sunday, March 17, for St. Patrick's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deborah Badyna and Vince Ciesliga
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Twin Shores and Gulf Shores St. Patrick's Day Parade

Twin Shores and Gulfshore mobile-home parks hosted a joint parade Sunday, March 17, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and collect donations for All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cathy Bischof, Joan Viguers and Jane Oaks
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cedars St. Paddy's Day Party

Cedars Tennis Resort celebrated St. Patrick's Day Sunday, March 17, with an Irish menu, a bagpiper and green beverages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Phyllis and Jim McGuire
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary's St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance

The men's guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church hosted its third annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance Saturday, March 16.

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