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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Mayor Jim Brown, Commissioner Phill Younger, Larry Grossman, Commissioner Terry Gans, Longbeach Village Association President Michael Drake, Gene Jaleski and Irwin Pastor.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2013
Villagers question commission candidates at forum

Longbeach Village residents brought their queries and comments to a candidate forum Wednesday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
For the last five years, Dave Volk has found a new calling as a writer of children’s books.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 13, 2013
Neighbors: Dave Volk

In 1969, recent college graduate Dave Volk planned on teaching high school history and government. Instead, he got drafted to serve in the Vietnam War.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The cover of "Bridge with God" features Fran Mann as the fairy godmother; Joe Godefrin as God, wearing a crown; In-Between Bridge Club Director Michelle Golden, dressed in blue; and Mel Weisel, dressed as the devil.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2013
God has hand in new bridge book

'Bridge With God' focuses on the relationship of 'God' - i.e., the late Joe Godefrin, a nationally ranked bridge player - and his bridge partner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill and Lois Cohodas
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 13, 2013
Longboat Key love stories

To commemorate Valentine's Day, we traveled the Key in search of residents' stories of love and luck.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Pan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Longboat Pass.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Weather Photo: TWILIGHT FAN

John Pan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Longboat Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2013
Obituary: Donald Weill

Donald Weill, 82, of Sarasota, died Jan. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
former mayor Dr. Joan Webster and Rita Draveling
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary's Women's Guild Luncheon

The women's guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its monthly luncheon Tuesday, Feb. 12. Rev. Steve Clemente, of Our Lady of the Angels in Lakewood Ranch, was the guest speaker.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
River Rhapsody, a 37-member chorus from Braden River High School, delighted more than 100 parishioners Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 12, 2013
VIDEO: Braden River choir sings for Christ Church

High school group selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in Memorial Day concert

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karen Gardiner and Joyce Wartinbee
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Fashion Show

The ladies of Christ Church of Longboat Key held a fashion show to benefit Learn to Fish, a ministry for disadvantaged women in Manatee County. Parishioners modeled sportswear from Patchington.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Diana and Marta Rosansky
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Valentine's Day Dance

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated Valentine's Day with a dinner dance Saturday, Feb. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jeff Mayers has instigated landscaping changes throughout the property, including new, bright red geraniums at entrances.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 7, 2013
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jeff Mayers

Learn five little-known facts about the Longboat Key Club & Resort's new general manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Greg and DeeDee McCain
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cedars Tennis Cocktail Party

Members of Cedars Tennis Resort enjoyed a cocktail party Wednesday, Feb. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Donna Greer in “a very hot” balloon dress.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Fun, Funky and Fabulous Harbourettes

The Longboat Harbour "Harbourettes" enjoyed a taco buffet Wednesday, Feb. 6, during their "Fun, Funky and Fabulous" luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 6, 2013
Whitefly influx hits close to home, affects plants

Whiteflies aren't just impacting Key plants; they're becoming an issue throughout the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Robert Hueter, of Mote Marine, co-authored a paper that outlines four classifications to better describe human interactions with sharks.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 6, 2013
New study urges society to alter references to shark behavior

Mote Marine scientist says sensational headlines distort real risks of shark 'attacks.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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