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Longboat Key | Neighbors

The Longboat Island Chapel had a reception with refreshments after the service.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service

The Longboat Island Chapel hosted the 32nd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service on Tuesday, Nov. 20 in the chapel to worship with community. Various religious organizations got together to all worship together and be thankful. 'Personally I am touched every year,' said Board of Trustee Member John Holtzermann. 'The sense of community is palpable.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pat Shutello snapped this bald eagle photo in early November. Photo courtesy of Pat Shutello.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Bald eagle causes hope to soar

Longboat Key resident Pat Shutello was sitting on her patio, worrying about the damages Superstorm Sandy inflicted on her New Jersey home, when she received a good omen.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Breaking news: Santa coming to town

You read it first here: Santa Claus is coming to town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One of Plymouth Harbor's great-horned owls. Courtesy of Dr. Lou Newman.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Owl pair seldom seen, often heard

Nighttime at Plymouth Harbor has been a real hoot lately.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy of Mary Lou Johnson
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Johnson wins top honors for Key photos

Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson won first place at Saturday's Sarasota Bay Water Festival for her photo, "Mystic Morning," that she took early on a foggy morning on the north end of Longboat Key.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Sally and Sam Shapiro Day honors couple's contributions

Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell has proclaimed that Nov. 11 be known as Sally and Sam Shapiro Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Obituary: Robert Steichen

Robert Steichen, 77, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Loshaek
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Obituary: Samuel Loshaek

Samuel Loshaek, 88, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken from Bird Key Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken from Bird Key Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jane Boehme, Kathy Gricius, Kim Freiwald, Sherry Linhart and Tory Newman
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Garden Club makes flower arrangements

The Garden Club met to make flower arrangements at Sherry Linhart's home on Monday, Nov. 19. Linhart and Jane Boehme provided leaves from their own gardens and purchased flowers from Whole Foods. Members brought vases and baskets to create beautiful flower arrangements for their homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vice Commodore Dave and Marilyn Powell with Jan and Rear Commodore Lee Peakes
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club's Commodore's Ball

Members of Bird Key Yacht Club enjoyed an evening of dinner and dancing Saturday, Nov. 17, at the club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party was a big success Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. There were 28 restaurants that participated in the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Leila and Leslie Dubow bought a coffee cake, chocolate sauce and strawberry jelly.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Star of the Sea's Holiday Bazaar

St. Mary Star of the Sea held their annual holiday bazaar Saturday, Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ruth German, Peggy Sloan and Christine Rose Kennedy worked the food table Saturday, Nov. 17, at Longboat Key Island Chapel Holiday Bazaar.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Island Chapel Holiday Bazaar

Many people attended the Longboat Key Island Chapel Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 17, at the chapel.

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  • Neighbors
Lauren Mitchell of The Lauren Mitchell Band performed for the crowd.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival took place at Ken Thompson Park on Saturday, Nov. 17. The festival celebrated the bay and educated the public about keeping the bay and the environment healthy.

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