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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Tammy Halsted takes a break at the Touch Corporation office on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 27, 2012
Neighbors: Tammy Halsted

Tammy Halsted has moved 34 times but says this area feels like home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Founders of Boost Studio, Christine Koch and Steve Boris, take a break from branding at their home office.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards Rookie Nominee: Boost Studio

Boost Studio, founded by graphic designers Steve Boris and Christine Koch, is a brand design-based business that creates and manages brands.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peter Berkery submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Peter Berkery submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2012
Obituary: Mary Ann Ruff

Mary Ann Ruff, of Longboat Key and formerly of Columbus, Ind., died June 22. She was 81.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Boris of Boost Studio presents the new website that will be active starting July 1
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Small Business Awards

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2012 Small Business Awards Breakfast at Lido Beach Resort Tuesday, June 26. Before awards were given, Boost Studio made a presentation of the easily navigated and sharp looking new logo and website the duo has been working on.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chuck Sidlow and Billy Bob Steinberg
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club circus

A one-year old Bengal tiger named Tebow greeted members of Bird Key Yacht Club as they came to the event 'Under the Big Top' on June 23. He was visiting the Yacht Club from Big Cat Habitat. Attendees weathered the storm indoors with cocktails and dinner followed by a show. A hand-balancing act from the Sailor Circus, a contortionist and a juggler performed in a one-ring stage built in the dining room just for the event, and it was ring mastered by Chuck Sidlow and Billy Bob Steinberg all of Circus Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harvey Noyes, Richard Crawford and Weldon Frost
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Kiwanis Club

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club had a visit from Interim Police Chief Pete Cumming Thursday, June 21 at the Tavern at Longboat Key Club and Resort. In 2007, the late Police Chief Al Hogle invited Cunming to join the Longboat Key Police Department. Cumming hadn't given it much thought, but decided to make the move. 'It was one of the best career decisions I have ever made,' Cumming told the club. He answered the questions, most of which revolved around the continuation of Hogle's plan to install cameras at both ends of Longboat Key. Cumming even said that he would consider joining the Kiwanis Club. The club held its elections installing Jim Burmeister as president and Richard Crawford as vice president beginning Oct. 1. Bob Kromer celebrated his 85 birthday at the meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Frank Cerullo, Jim McGuire, Sean McGrath and Justin Tracy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Movie Night

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church members didn't let Tropical Storm Debby get them down, instead, they gathered indoors and watched 'The Way' with Martin Sheen, Thursday, June 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 21, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jack Black

Longboat Key's Jack Black knows how to make a good barbecue. Read more about him in our candid "five things."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carissa Garrettson and Joan Sirgant
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club spa day

The women at Bird Key Yacht Club took a day trip to The Met Day Spa & Salon at St. Armands Circle, 35 S Blvd. of Presidents, where they were royally pampered on June 18. They received mini massages, paraffin treatments for hands, a skin analysis consultation, a hair consultation and a makeup consultation. It was a relaxing and fun afternoon get together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2012
Harry's welcomes summer solstice

Where will you be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 21? Harry's Continental Kitchens is hosting a Summer Solstice Soiree to benefit the Surfrider Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2012
Super stupendous beach read

Longboat Key resident and author Jane K. Webb has recently released a new children's book, "My Super Stupendous Day at the Beach."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Campers practice climbing the web.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 20, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: CIRCUS SARASOTA SUMMER CAMP (+ VIDEO)

For our latest Camp Spotlight, The Observer dropped in on campers at Circus Sarasota and documented their rehearsal for the end-of-camp performance.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Black prepares his secret rib recipe at his home.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 20, 2012
Neighbors: Jack Black

Longboat Key's Jack Black proves to be famous for much more than his 'grate' barbecue skills.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jeff and Susan Kitzsteiner, Steve and Nancy Hadgisaba and John and Annette Rissman celebrate after the ceremony.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 20, 2012
Families visit Longboat Key for vow renewals

Longboat Key's white-sand beaches and picturesque sunsets combine for the perfect romantic setting, often for weddings and vow renewals.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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