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Lester and Lorraine Ageloff
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly luncheon Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Longboat Key Club & Resort's Harbourside Dining Room. Speakers included former club president Marvin Morse and Dr. Susan MacManus, a political science professor at the University of South Florida and the state's most quoted political analyst.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Larry Stokes performs covers from the likes of James Taylor, John Mellencamp and The Eagles.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Centre Shops Holiday Festival

Local artisans, performers and bakers, among others, set up booths Sunday, Dec. 10, in the Centre Shops plaza for a holiday festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dennis O'Brien, Chris Donohoe, Joanne Hawkes and Cal Hawkes were Division 4 finalists.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Observer Challenge Winners

The 13th annual Observer Challenge took place Friday, Dec. 7, through Sunday, Dec. 9. The team competition had four divisions and consisted of singles, doubles and mixed doubles.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jane and Al Bagot greet parishioners and take tickets.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Church Picnic

Members of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church enjoyed a picnic Saturday, Dec. 8, to celebrate the church's dedication 39 years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tabitha Miller and Jillian Hendry welcomed guests.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Village Association Holiday Party

Members of the Longboat Village Association enjoyed dinner and dancing Thursday, Dec. 6, during their holiday party at Bayou Tavern.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Emilie and François Bechard
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Lighting of the Docks

The Longboat Harbour Yacht Club celebrated its annual lighting of the docks Thursday, Dec. 6. The event featured 23 decorated docks, followed by refreshments in the clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark and Monique Benjamin
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Westchester Condo Welcome Back/Holiday Party

The Westchester Condo Association held its Welcome Back/Holiday Party Tuesday, Dec. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Santa waves to the crowd from his sleigh Friday, Dec. 7, during the Holiday Night of Lights on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 34th annual Holiday Night of Lights

Thousands of people made their way out to take part in the 34th annual Holiday Night of Lights Friday, Dec. 7, on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Guardians ad litem Carol Seigler, Rosalyn Fleischer and Betty Ewing
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: L'Ambiance Holiday Party

Residents of L'Ambiance on Longboat Key enjoyed a holiday luncheon Friday, Dec. 7. The annual holiday luncheon not only allows the ladies of L'Ambiance to get together and celebrate the holiday season, but it is also a time for the women to give back to the community. This year the group collected sweatshirts and hoodies for the guardian ad litem program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Colorful Christmas lights lit up the boats and the marina.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Lighting of the Fleet

The Sarasota Yacht Club had their annual lighting of the fleet Friday, Dec. 7 to bring members together and to brighten spirits. All 108 boats in the arena were decorated with festive Christmas lights. Over 400 people marveled at the beautiful boats and the colorful lights that danced in the water. 'I love seeing the camaraderie, the boats, and all the members working and getting together to make this happened,' said Sarasota Yacht Club Sales and Marketing Director Dana Soldati.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan and Tim Clarke
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Christkindl Party

Arbomar residents Heidi and Kent Lagro held their eighth annual Christkindl party Thursday, Dec. 6, featuring cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and German music. Guests brought toys to benefit Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kathy Bavely with Bentley, the terrier
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Observer Challenge Kickoff Party

The 13th annual Observer Challenge tennis tournament kicked off Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Soprano Michelle Giglio performed for the group, accompanied by Lee Dougherty Ross.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St Mary Star of the Sea Church Christmas Party

The men's and women's guilds of St Mary Star of the Sea Church held a joint Christmas party Wednesday, Dec. 5,

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jessica Bodell with Barbie and Ken McCartney
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club Holiday Party

The Longboat Key Garden Club enjoyed a holiday potluck dinner Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Regina Brown, Vilma Cooper of Saks Fifth Avenue, Zenobia Davis, Vicki Cole of Saks Fifth Avenue
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club Holiday Dinner

The Longboat Key Republican Club had its holiday dinner Wednesday, Dec. 5, at the Sarasota Yacht Club with members from the Sarasota and Sarasota County Republican clubs. The event featured a silent auction, with items provided by Saks Fifth Avenue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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