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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Ron Mulchey and Jack Wilson. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Google leads to hangout at Mar Vista

A recent reunion at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub was 75 years in the making.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Simondses make new Outback friend

Longboat Key residents Warren and Kathleen Simonds just returned from a land down under.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Lynches offers spirited end to St. Patrick's Day

Lynches Pub & Grub will kick off St. Patrick's Day celebrations Friday, March 15, on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Cronin keeps a self-made owner's manual detailing every part he installed in his refurbished 1940 Pontiac. Katie Hendrick.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Michael Cronin shares the story of his saffron-colored ride

Every day's a sunny one for Michael Cronin, who drives a rubber duck-colored 1940 Pontiac. (For car aficionados, that's 77 Corvette Yellow.)

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jared Grose, tournament director, with Jim Bakle, Tom Churchill and Alan Thompson, tournament organizer. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Longboat Key doubles team reaches the finals in national tourney

Longboat Key residents Jim Bakle and Tom Churchill were doubles finalists in the Men's 80s Division Super Senior Grand Prix National Category 11 tennis tournament held Wednesday, Jan. 30 through Tuesday, Feb. 5, at University Park Country Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Majella Carroll is the duo’s drummer, while Patsy Carroll plays the keyboard. File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 13, 2013
Patsy & Majella: Longboat's luckiest act

Do you want Longboat Key's famous Irish duo Patsy & Majella to play at your St. Patrick's Day party?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 13, 2013
Lore: Many say Holiday Inn closing was the beginning of the end

The closure of the 146-room hotel had a lasting impact on Longboat life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ramsey Kraft honed his customer-service skills in the floral industry.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 13, 2013
Your Neighbor: Ramsey Kraft

Want some tips for eliciting a smile? Ask Ramsey Kraft.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Obituary: Jack Landman Goldsmith

Jack Landman Goldsmith, 102, of Longboat Key, died March 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Obituary: Ann Bachmann

Ann Bachmann, 76, of Chicago and Longboat Key, died March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob and Patricia Gussin, pictured in Oceanview Publishing headquarters in Mediterranean Plaza. Since the beginning of 2012, the company has had 14 titles on Amazon’s weekly best-seller list.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 13, 2013
Mystery mavens: Bob and Patricia Gussin

Spoiler alert: In 2013, the Longboat Key-based Oceanview Publishing plans to release 13 novels, and many will be downloadable at low prices.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Deeb submitted this sunset photo, taken near Seaplace on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Weather Photo: SEA-ING IS BELIEVING

Nancy Deeb submitted this sunset photo, taken near Seaplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ann Gordon with her mother, Marle Abramson Kaplan
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Marle Abramson Kaplan's 90th Birthday Party

Marle Abramson Kaplan rang in the big 9-0 Tuesday, March 12. Her daughter and friends threw her a surprise party at The Lazy Lobster, where another 10 friends were waiting.

  • Longboat Key
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Jane Albaum and Lois Barson
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 12, at the Longboat Key Club & Resort's Harbourside Dining Room. Ira Singer, a former district superintendent of schools, and vice mayor David Brenner were guest speakers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Library is located at 555 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 11, 2013
Library sale takes place tomorrow

The Longboat Library's Election Day book sale runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow.

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