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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • June 5, 2012
Obituary: David Lichtenstein

David Lichtenstein of Longboat Key and formerly of New York, died May 24. He was 97.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2012
Obituary: Marion F. Gange

Marion F. Gange, of Venice, formerly of West Haven, Conn., Dayton, Ohio, and Longboat Key, died May 25. She was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kate Carver colors a fish
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: World Ocean Day

It was a Dr. Seuss themed day at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium on June 2 for World Ocean Day. There was not just one fish or two fish, but a whole sea of little fish that took over Mote to learn about all the neat creatures that fill our World's oceans. There were sea-themed crafts, face painting, a dunk tank, educational displays and games in addition to Mote's usual stingray petting, turtle and shark spotting and jellyfish viewing. But as Dr. Seuss would say, 'Today is gone. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.' And next year's World Ocean Day will be just as fun!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hannah Bergan Kates graduated May 5 from Georgia Institute of Technology with a bachelor's of science in environmental engineering.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 30, 2012
Class of 2012

These Longboat Key, Lido and Bird Key high school seniors have aced countless exams, read stacks of literary classics, won football games and tennis matches, danced at prom, learned to drive, learned foreign languages, mastered the FCAT and took their high schools by storm.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2012
Vets knighted for service

Recently at a ceremony held in Pinellas Park, six World War II veterans received France's highest honor for their service liberating France.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2012
Couple celebrates engagement

On June 8, 2011, BJ Webb was at a bookstore looking for a book a grief counselor told her to read.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2012
Centennial plus two

For Jack Goldsmith's 102nd birthday, he appeared on Willard Scott's segment on the "Today" show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Phillips and Steve Branham
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • May 30, 2012
Longboat Key couple celebrates engagement

It's official! Susan Phillips and Steve Branham are engaged and are planning a beach wedding for this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 30, 2012
Fundraiser dedicated to restoring the bay

Scallopalooza is a night of fun that also does a lot of good.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kelly Rockett-Safford submitted this sunset photo, taken on Holmes Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Kelly Rockett-Safford submitted this sunset photo, taken on Holmes Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2012
Obituary: Edith M. Rosenthal

Edith M. Rosenthal, of Longboat Key, died May 18. She was 86.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Leslie Harris-Senac with Visions Unlimited Video Productions, Robert Dinan with TRVST, Susan Tower with Company Peas Design and real estate agent Howard Rooks
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LLSA Chamber's Thirsty Thursday

Thursday, May 24, the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a small gathering of local business representatives at Lido's Helmsley Sandcastle. The group enjoyed appetizers and drinks while they got to know each other.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Monique Bell and Marcia Hupp
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club style show

The Style Show May 24 at Bird Key Yacht Club was just another day at the beach, sans the beach. Men and women danced the runway in Tommy Bahama. It was unhurried, relaxed and everything one could expect from Tommy Bahama's island luxury wear. Monique Bell and Marcia Hupp celebrated birthdays at the style show, and fit the theme with blue beach leis. Tommy Bahama, 300 John Ringling Blvd, is open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Eleanor Golden and Lucille Ovzach
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bert Spiegel's Birthday

Bert Spiegel does not look 90. He hardly looks 80 with snakeskin boots and long grey rock star hair. Number aside, Windward Bay residents threw him a party May 22 in the clubhouse. It just so happened that Rosalyne Weiner was celebrating a birthday, too. And Spiegel insisted on sharing his day with all of the May birthdays. Birthday songs were sung, candles were blown, wishes were made and plenty of cake was eaten. Happy Birthday, Mr. Spiegel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2012
'Ciao!' baby Sharapova wins

Maria Sharapova, who was defending her title, topped Li Na in the Italian Open Sunday, May 20, in Rome.

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