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Longboat Key | Neighbors

John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking the Longboat Key Club Moorings.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking the Longboat Key Club Moorings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
President Murray Blueglass, guest speaker Professor Herbert Waltzer, Alan Bandler and Howard Silver
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held their monthly meeting Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the dining room at the Longboat Key Club and Resort Harbourside. The guest speaker was Professor Herbert Waltzer who talked about the 2012 election results.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
People enjoy wine and food on the beach while sitting by bonfires on couches Saturday, Nov. 10, during Bacchus on the Beach and the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bacchus on the Beach

Winemakers and celebrated chefs from around the country gathered together on the beach Saturday, Nov. 10, for the annual Bacchus on the Beach Stone Crab Celebration and Winemaker Auction.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Event sponsor Bev Meadows, CEO David Pilston and Founder Lee Fox
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Benefit Luncheon

Save Our Seabirds, Inc. held a benefit luncheon Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bacchus on the Beach

The grand finale of the two-day event is a beachside wine tasting and charity auction.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Phyllis Black wears the new elephant pin given to her by Mary Ellen and Bert Criste Friday, Nov. 9, at the Longboat Key Republican Club meeting at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club

The Longboat Key Republican Club met Friday, Nov. 9, at the Sarasota Yacht Club for its monthly meeting. The guest speaker was Dr. Richard Swier, political analyst and editor for Watchdog Wire along with Dr. Swier's friend Yael Ossowski, Florida Bureau Chief of FloridaWatchdog.org.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sherry Linhart said her favorite part of organizing the barbeque was putting together the flower arrangements.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club Garden Club BBQ at Bay Isles Beach Club

Sherry Linhart organized the Longboat Key Garden Club's 2nd annual barbecue to welcome back members Tuesday Nov. 7, at Bay Isles Beach Club. Members grilled hamburgers, chicken and hotdogs. About 25 members attended the barbecue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Jernigan's dog, Brittani, has been his constant companion for more than five years. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 7, 2012
Wounded Marine to share story at TBI Veterans service

Michael Jernigan's dog, Brittani, has accompanied him on 47 roundtrip flights. They've been everywhere together, from routine grocery trips to Yankee Stadium, in New York.

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GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Sarasota residents Nilda and David Mager read their Observer everywhere they go — even Sicily, Italy!
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2012
Oh, the places we'll go ...

The Observer has logged thousands of miles this year, traveling to and from unique places all around the world.

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Joan Roecker and Betty Rahm get crafty as they prepare gift items for the Longboat Island Chapel bazaar.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 7, 2012
Sales provide options for crafty Key shoppers

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church and Longboat Island Chapel will hold their annual bazaars on the same day as the Gourmet Lawn Party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Melanie Barber submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Bradenton Beach overlooking Jewfish Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Melanie Barber submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Bradenton Beach overlooking Jewfish Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Watch our video for detailed cooking instructions and more about Euphemia Haye, and the Sarasota-Manatee Originals.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 6, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Chef Raymond Arpke

This week the Observer went in the kitchen with chef Raymond Arpke of Euphemia Haye, a Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant. Read more about the trip in our candid "In the Kitchen" special.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Donna Birnbaum, Marg Aubry, Jim Shields and Gary Aubry
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Welcome Back Dinner

More than 125 members attended the welcome back dinner Saturday, Nov. 3, at Christ Church of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joyce and Bill Steele were the hosts for the Welcome Back Seafood Dinner Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Welcome Back Seafood Dinner

Bill and Joyce Steele hosted a welcome back seafood dinner Saturday, Nov. 3, at Bird Key Yacht Club to celebrate the return of many club members who have returned for the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Giordana Spagnolo, 6, does her scariest witch impression Wednesday, Oct. 31, on St. Armands Circle. Spagnolo lost her first tooth that day which added to her scary witch persona.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Trick-or-Treating on the Circle

Thousands of people made their way out to St. Armands Circle Wednesday, Oct. 31, to trick-or-treat around the circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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