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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
Tammy Angel (left) and Teresa Alexander of Dieter’s Sod Service, with Richard Perlman of Michael Saunders
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tri-Chamber Holiday Party

The Longboat Key, Manatee and Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerces enjoyed a holiday party Tuesday, Dec. 4, at the BeachHouse Restaurant on Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2012
We don't take judging 'lightly'

Judgment Day is almost upon us.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2012
New community editor on Key beat

You'll be seeing a new face around town this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 491 Meadow Lark Drive features marble floors and overlooks Sarasota Bay. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 5, 2012
Former Con Edison chief exec home, neighboring home, listed for $6.7 million

With more than one acre combined and more than 516 feet of waterfront access, the homes at 491 and 492 Meadow Lark Drive make up the largest lot on Bird Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 5, 2012
Dec. 7, 1989: Town-owned Key Club facilities nixed

The commission voted 4-2 on first reading to purchase the Longboat Key Club's golf and tennis facilities. Two weeks later, commissioners reversed the decision.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Rubin and Ed Town. Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 5, 2012
Season of Sharing: Ed Town and Steve Rubin

Steve Rubin and Ed Town have donated to the Season of Sharing campaign for the past five years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A seating area between Publix and CVS offers a shaded spot to enjoy the new shopping center.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 5, 2012
Dec. 13, Publix: Be there with bells on

The new 49,000-square-foot store will open at 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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