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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Sally and Jack Jaret wore some festive hats at Bird Key Yacht Club’s Carnival event.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC does Carnival

Bird Key Yacht Club members celebrated a night based off of Carnival in Brazil Saturday, Sept. 8 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brian Gunnell
  • September 5, 2012
Bridge Bites: The Scissors Coup

This week's deal features the Scissors Coup, so-called because it cuts communications between the two defenders.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pat Mankes took this photo of an egret enjoying the sunset on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Pat Mankes took this photo of an egret enjoying the sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2012
Good eats support a great cause

Want dinner to satisfy your hunger and satisfy your craving to help a local nonprofit?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy of Gabriela Wagner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2012
Pinot makes a new friend

Pinot Wagner couldn't help but wag his tail in happiness when he made a new friend last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Phil and Unni Kaltenbacher’s home on Lake Tashmoo in Martha’s Vineyard. The home is nestled among neighbors such as Judy Bloom, Kenneth Cole, Diane Sawyer and Mike Nichols. Photos courtesy of Rebecca Baxter
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • August 29, 2012
The Vineyard Connection

Sarasota and Martha's Vineyard share similar qualities. The Vineyard attracts seasonal residents looking for a break from Florida's heat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charles Neubauer took this photo of storm clouds rolling in over Buttonwood Harbor.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Charles Neubauer took this photo of storm clouds rolling in over Buttonwood Harbor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2012
Key resident joins Mote board

Dean Eisner, of Longboat Key, is joining Mote's Board of Trustees. Eisner brings 30 years of experience from a background in business administration and management with a focus on finance, sales, marketing and public relations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sergio Albuquerque took this sunset photo from Cedar's West on the north end of the Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Sergio Albuquerque took this sunset photo from Cedar's West on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fanny Younger puts her own secret spin on a double fudge chocolate chip brownie recipe.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 20, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Fanny Younger

Longboat Key resident Fanny Younger is a recipe follower, but that doesn't make her any less of a cook.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alfredo Loza pours in one of the ingredients into Tami Richards’ saucepan, Friday, Aug. 17.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the World Interactive Dinner

More than 60 people took part in the Taste of the World Interactive Dinner, Friday, Aug. 17, at Pattigeorge's.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christina Elizabeth Mascitto and Weldon Frost pose together, Thursday, August 16, at the Kiwanis Scholarship breakfast at the Longboat Boat Key Club. This is Mascitto’s third time winning a scholarship from the Longboat Key Kiwanis Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Kiwanis Scholarship breakfast

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club handed out 19 scholarships to students attending four and two year colleges throughout Florida.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2012
Synagogue Open House

Are you looking for a temple to call your own? On Sunday, Aug. 26 there will be a community-wide synagogue open house.

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  • Neighbors
Tim and Heather Roberts. Photo courtesy of Johnna Brynn.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2012
Hollywood Haunt

Orchid Beach Club resident Heather Roberts celebrated her 50th birthday Thursday Aug 9., with a '40s supper club-themed surprise party at Crosley Mansion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2012
Obituary: Rita June Greenberg

Rita June Greenberg, of Long Island, N.Y., formerly of Longboat Key, died Aug. 6. She was 83.

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