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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Chuck and Margie Barancik. File photo.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 30, 2013
Key couple's donation inspires others

When Chuck and Margie Barancik learned about Season of Sharing in early January, they immediately wanted to donate - anonymously.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key coastline near the Broadway Beach Access was dotted with umbrellas and towels Tuesday. Photos by Kurt Schultheis.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 30, 2013
Mild weather heats up business

Restaurants and hotels are filling up, and it isn't even spring break yet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cyndi Seamon and David Novak gently rescued Vickie in April to take her to Save Our Seabirds. Photos courtesy of Cynthia Schneider.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 30, 2013
Vickie the swan unlikely to head home due to ongoing illness

The Bay Isles swan's ongoing illness means that her new residence will likely be the Save Our Seabirds facility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Dr. Vincent Carroll started Jan. 13 as senior minister of the Longboat Island Chapel. "Every day of work has been better than the last," he said.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 30, 2013
The Rev. Dr. Vincent Carroll to lead Longboat Island Chapel

New role marks his 45th year in the ministry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 30, 2013
Lore: Bye, bye birdie: Peacock kidnapped

An unknown man snatched a peacock from the Village neighborhood in 1988. The suspect remains at-large.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Leslie Hogle's favorite picture of her late husband, Al, and her, features them enjoying a vacation together.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 30, 2013
Citizen of the Year: Albert 'Al' Hogle

The late Longboat Key Police Chief Albert F. 'Al' Hogle will receive the 2012 Citizen of the Year award posthumously at the Kiwanis Foundation's Valentine's Ball.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Along with a bevy of academic opportunities, the Longboat Key Education Center offers mind-body classes, such as yoga. Katie Hendrick
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 30, 2013
New classes start in February at LBK Education Center

For 24 years, the Longboat Key Education Center has satisfied locals' curiosities on topics ranging from movies to modern Hebrew poetry. And this year will be no different.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Euphemia Haye chef/proprietor Raymond Arpke prepares a Belgian endive salad for the first course of the Jan. 25 Forks & Corks Lesson Luncheon. Photo by Robin Hartill.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 30, 2013
Euphemia Haye launches lesson luncheon series

Euphemia Haye's annual "Lesson Luncheon" series opener, "Forks & Corks," taught participants to make three traditional French dishes and then pair them with wine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Lou Morris submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Mary Lou Morris submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2013
Obituary: Nancy Roseanne DeRobertis Harris

Nancy Roseanne DeRobertis Harris, 83, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2013
Obituary: Jimmie Hess

Jimmie Hess, 91, of Birmingham, Ala., and Longboat Key, died Jan. 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carolyn and Bruce Blowers
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Greg Sullivan and Matt Podschweit in concert

Violinist Greg Sullivan, formerly of the Florida Orchestra and Quad City Orchestra, performed with pianist Matt Podschweit, who has played professionally since he was 13, Sunday, Jan. 27, at Christ Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Damm and Pat Geraci
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Change of Watch Dinner

The Longboat Harbour Yacht Club held its annual Change of Watch dinner Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Glass spheres were among the many products at the festival
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Winter Art Festival

More than 195 artists and artisans packed St. Armands Circle Saturday, Jan. 26 and Sunday, Jan. 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Club marked the occasion with a tennis-themed cake.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sue Brown Retirement Party

Members of the Longboat Key Club said goodbye to tennis concierge Sue Brown Saturday, Jan. 27, at the club's tennis gardens. Brown is retiring after nearly five years at the club.

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