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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Alice Ivy-Pemberton has played the violin since for 11 years.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Alice Ivy-Pemberton and Amanda Lubin in Concert

New York-based musicians Alice Ivy-Pemberton and Amanda Lubin, both 15, performed classical pieces during an intimate concert Sunday, Feb. 17, in the Casa del Mar home of Mark Meador and Donna Callahan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Trio Voila includes Laura Jensen-Jennings on the viola, Thomas Koch on the guitar and Dr. Jane Hoffman on the flute.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Trio Voila

Trio Voila, a mixed ensemble consisting of guitarist Thomas Koch, flautist Dr, Jane Hoffman and viola player Laura Jensen-Jennings, performed at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church Sunday, Feb. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Betty and Bob Goree
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Valentine's Day Dance

Couples celebrated Valentine's Day with a dinner dance Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
021413-Sweet-Dempsey
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Valentine's Day Cookie Swap

Joan Dempsey and Mimi Sweet invited about a dozen friends at a cookie swap Thursday, Feb. 14, at The Sanctuary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sylvia and Bob Farrington
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Valentine's Ball

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Foundation celebrated the late Chief Al Hogle, 2012 Citizen of the Year, and John Wild, 2012 Kiwanian of the Year, at a Valentine's Ball Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Longboat Key Club's Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In 2011 the Halperins took their children to Disney World. "We have a commitment that it's forever. To me it's not negotiable whether we are going to be together or not," Gary Halperin says. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 14, 2013
Love story contest winners: Gary Halperin and RoseAnne McCabe

Gary Halperin and RoseAnne McCabe happened to be at the same place at the same time when chance brought them together 12 years ago.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Linda Federici and Suzanne Lysen
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Casino Night for the Cure

Longboaters raised money for breast cancer treatment Wednesday, Feb. 13, during Casino Night for the Cure at the Longboat Key Club's Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Ellen Chanin and Sherry Fachet
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mardi Gras in St. Armands Circle

The St. Armands Circle Business Association hosted Mardi Gras festivities Tuesday, Feb. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Garrett Trumble Nock
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Cupid delivers sweet siblings

Cupid had a special delivery for Longboaters Gene and Jessica Nock five years ago ...

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ruth and David Beliles. Courtesy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Sweet (60th) anniversary

David and Ruth Beliles celebrate their 60th anniversary on Valentine's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Molly Lefevre and Lance Plowman give Bacon bread bits as a treat a week after he narrowly escaped a fire.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2013
Bringing Home Bacon

Bacon, a miniature potbelly pig, broke through a window last week to escape a house fire. He survived with a few scratches.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Frost proposed to his wife, Katie, while she was sitting in the same chair in which his mother sat when his father proposed. Courtesy photo.
  • By Weldon Frost
  • February 13, 2013
Pull up a chair to hear a story

Longboater Weldon Frost shares his family's love story.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kit Fernald, Penny Rosenthal, Anna Miller and Virginia Sanders. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2013
Lore: Fugitive Longboat resident made most-wanted list

Even escaped convicts want their slice of paradise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Comedian David Brenner and Vice Mayor David Brenner hang out after the comedian’s Feb. 7 performance, at McCurdy's Comedy Club. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 13, 2013
David Brenner meets David Brenner...again

The longtime Philadelphia acquaintances met up once again last week at McCurdy's Comedy Club, in Sarasota.

  • 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
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