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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • October 17, 2012
Obituary: Joseph Ryan Kelly

Dr. Joseph Ryan Kelly, of Longboat Key and formerly of St. Paul, Minn., died Oct. 11. He was 81 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Corbino Jr. is pictured with his Harley-Davidson XR 1200 Sportster.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2012
Full speed ahead: Michael Corbino Jr.

Michael Corbino Jr. is living his childhood dream on the professional motorcycle riding circuit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Melanie Barber took this sunrise photo near Broadway Street on the north end of the Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Melanie Barber took this sunrise photo near Broadway Street on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Recording secretary Gerri Nagle, Vice President Vivian Leahey, Corresponding secretary Mary Ann Fair and President Michaele McKenna
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Welcome back luncheon for St. Mary Star of the Sea Women's Guild

St. Mary Star of the Sea Women's Guild held their welcome back luncheon at noon Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Stella Maris Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stonefish sets the mood with a rendition of The Allman Brothers’ “Soulshine.”
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Party on the Pass

Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted a sunset cookout party Saturday, Oct. 13. Guests enjoyed food and drink near the water, while Stonefish serenaded the crowd with blues and classic rock songs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
George Papas
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Center for the Arts Ageless Creativity Award

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts honored George Papas with its fourth annual Ageless Creativity award Friday, Oct. 12. The event also displayed Papas' exhibit, titled 'The First 60 Years,' which consists of 25 paintings. Guests enjoyed food and drink before Papas accepted his award.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom Aposporos, Giulia Salustri and David Brenner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber Luncheon

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce met for its regular luncheon at Le Colonne on St. Armand's Circle, Thursday, Oct. 11. Members enjoyed conversation before a presentation, which was followed by lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club

Members of the Longboat Key Republican attended a special luncheon meeting Friday, Oct. 12, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tatjana Goetz and Gerb Kuecken head out on a guided kayak tour with iKayak Sarasota Monday, Oct. 8, at Ted Sterling Park on South Lido.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 10, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lido Leisure

Tatjana Goetz and Gerb Kuecken head out on a guided kayak tour with iKayak Sarasota Monday, Oct. 8, at Ted Sterling Park on South Lido.

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  • Neighbors
Roger Pettingell with David Lethco and Clancy
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Grads get two paws up

Southeastern Guide Dog (SEGD) board member Roger Pettingell, a Bird Key resident and Longboat Key Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate broker associate, recently attended SEGD's 213th class graduation at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.

  • Longboat Key
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Michael Welly and Lynn Weddington in Bellagio, Italy. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Weddington and Welly tie the knot

"Auguri per il vostro matrimony!" That's Italian for: "Congratulations on your wedding!"

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rusty Chinnis and the birthday girl, Virginia Sanders. Courtesy of Rusty Chinnis.
  • By Rusty Chinnis
  • October 10, 2012
Sanders celebrates birthday with friends

Virginia Sanders has been a vocal advocate of the environment for more than three decades.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • October 10, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: News you can use: Beware of the chair

A recent study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise says that even minor bouts of physical activity can improve cardiorespiratory fitness.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Obituary: John Roche

John Roche, 82, formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Obituary: Barbara Reese McDevitt

Barbara Reese McDevitt, 81, of Glenn Mills, Pa., and formerly of Longboat Key, died Oct. 2.

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  • Neighbors
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