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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Children wore patriotic, plastic hats while sitting on the beach at Mar Vista, Monday, July 2, during the 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay

The 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay at the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant lit up the sky and the Sarasota Bay, Monday, July 2, on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A.J. Jacobs just released his third book in a series. Photo courtesy of Michael Cogliantri.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • July 3, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: A good read that's good for your health

Books about health and fitness are not generally "fun reads." "Drop Dead Healthy - One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection" is the delightful exception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
I. Bert Spiegel sits in his studio, located on the lanai, where he paints and conducts small repairs.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 3, 2012
Neighbors: I. Bert Spiegel

I. Bert Spiegel has enjoyed 42 contented years on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Olivia Thurber
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 3, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT AND VIDEO: Rosaire's Riding Academy Summer Horse Camp

It's Thursday, June 28, and it's hot, hot, hot out at horse camp.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Ana Trinidad submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Siblings Julie, Bria and Andrew Isco
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: MaineMax Boat Show

If anyone at St. Armands Circle was in the market for a new boat, then June 30 was his or her day. MarineMax Sarasota took over St. Armands Circle for the 10th Annual St. Armands Boat Show. Plenty of passersby climbed aboard to captain their favorite boat. MarineMax Sarasota is located at 1601 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota. It is open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Teresa Anderson
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Moving Ethos flash mob

Dancers of all shapes, sizes, ages and hair colors took over Lido Key Beach June 30 for the third annual summer flash mob. Surprised beach bums gathered to watch Moving Ethos Dance Company's inspiring performance as the sun set. Although the performance persisted no more than ten minutes, the impact seemed to have lasting impression: 'Do you have any flyers? I want to join!' seemed to be more than a few audience members' reactions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peter Krozser and George Krozser had a father-son outing and a great day
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Friendliest Catch

There were boats that caught 10-fish each, some with all bites and no catch and there was even a fisherman's tale of 100-pound fish at The Friendliest Catch catch-and-release fishing outing on June 29. The fun event for the physically and mentally challenged hosted by the Sarasota Outboard Club is part of the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 28, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Tammy Halsted

After 34 moves in her life Tammy Halsted says this one feels like home. Read more about her in our candid "five things."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Congratulations to Mena Lisa Kates, our June monthly winner!. Kates submitted this photo, taken over Pansy Bayou in Lido Shores.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2012
Monthly Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner: June

Congratulations to Mena Lisa Kates, our June monthly winner!. Kates submitted this photo, taken over Pansy Bayou in Lido Shores.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
John Ringling Blvd. leading into St. Armands Circle was just barely a one-lane road Sunday afternoon.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Deb-istation on Longboat Key

Tropical Storm Debby took a toll on Longboat Key. The Longbeach Village was waist-high in water Sunday and fish were swimming up to villager's back doors. High winds brought limbs down all along Gulf of Mexico Drive where Public Works Department employees worked non-stop. And waves crashed through turtle-nests carrying beach chairs down stretches of Longboat Key beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Dean, general manager of G. Fried Flooring, has it all (and the floor) covered.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 27, 2012
2012 Small Business Awards 10 employees or fewer winner: G.Fried Flooring

G. Fried Flooring has been located off of Tamiami Trail for 40 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2012
Welfonder secures book contract

Longboat Key resident and USA Today bestselling author Sue-Ellen Welfonder signed a new four-book contract with Grand Central Publishing/GCP (former Time Warner Books).

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charlie, the Weimaraner, Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Johnson.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2012
Dog finds a nice home

On Memorial Day weekend, Bill and Mary Lou Johnson's daughter and son-in-law fell in love - with a dog.

  • 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.

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