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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • September 18, 2012
Obituary: Marianne Hart

Marianne Hart, 90, of Bloomington, Ill., and Longboat Key, died Sept. 16.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2012
Obituary: John Alexander Connor

John Alexander Connor, 89, of Sarasota, and formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 6.

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  • Neighbors
Friends and family gather at the nest dedicated to Penny Rosenthal. Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Johnson.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Loved ones pay tribute to Rosenthal

Friends and family of Penny Rosenthal gathered on the beach Aug. 22 to remember her dedication to many beach activities.

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Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Longboat couple to say 'I do'

Longboat Key residents Corey Gropp and Jessica Rickards have announced their engagement and upcoming October wedding.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Obituary: Robert James Warfel

Robert James Warfel, 93, of Longboat Key, died Aug. 16.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Obituary: Brooke Greenwald Cohen

Brooke Greenwald Cohen, 45, of Louisville, Ky., and formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helen Herkes took this sunset photo looking north from Holmes Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Helen Herkes took this sunset photo looking north from Holmes Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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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.

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  • 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?

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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.

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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.

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

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

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    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.

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