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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2012
Hitting a high note

Charles Chocallo is a 2007 graduate of Pineview and his parents, Chris and Bill Chocallo are Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2012
Obituary: Lloyd Singer

Lloyd Singer, of Longboat Key and formerly of Toronto, Canada, died July 13. He was 86 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helen Herkes took this sunrise photo from the Longbeach Village, on the north end of the Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Helen Herkes took this sunrise photo from the Longbeach Village, on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rheanna King, Lucy Dellosso, Mia Hanes, Hanah Wadud, Owen Heinz, Lilly Lazar
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 1, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Sarasota Youth Sailing Program

The Sarasota Youth Sailing Program's annual summer camp allows students ages 5-18 to gain sailing experience and knowledge on land and out in the water.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2012
Obituary: Dr. William Vilensky

Dr. William Vilensky, of Longboat Key and formerly of Margate, N.J., died July 30. He was 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Admiral Steve Branham slides the wedding band onto Susan’s ring finger.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Wedding of Admiral Steve and Susan Branham

Admiral Steve Branham and Susan Phillips were married, Saturday, July 28, on the beach on Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 26, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Don Wallace

Don Wallace is a Plymouth Harbor resident who is the writer on the 12th floor. Read more about him in our candid "five things."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gan Director Laura Freedman, Krisztina Campion, Illene Dyrda, Julie Pines, Ashley Fox, Cheryl Brilliant, Lila Biller, Maxwell Jackson, Alexander Nir and Jackson Mitchell
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 25, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Camp Gan

One little, two little, three little aliens; four little, five little, six little astronauts ...

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2012
Kiwanis gives scholarships

Out of 77 applicants, the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key, through its tax-exempt scholarship foundation, has granted scholarships to 19 youth from Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2012
Vicki hasn't left the building

Vicki the swan is back in the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 25, 2012
Neighbors: Don Wallace

Plymouth Harbor resident remains the writer on the 12th floor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harry Cunningham III took this photo from the balcony at Gulf Tides, 3008 GMD.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Harry Cunningham III took this photo from the balcony at Gulf Tides, 3008 GMD.

  • Longboat Key
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Bill and Cathy Goshorn pose at the entrance of Bird Key Yacht Club, Saturday, July 21, before partaking in the Passage to India event.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Passage to India

Bird Key Yacht Club members attended "Passage to India", Saturday, July 21, at the club house. The evening included cocktails, an Indian meal, a live DJ and a performance by a belly dancer.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key firefighters used the department's new rescue boat during drills with Manatee County lifeguards that involved a coordinated patient transfer from the lifeguards' Jet Ski and sleds to the boat.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 20, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: LBK Firefighters make a splash

Longboat Key firefighter/paramedics completed three days of water rescue training yesterday with Manatee County lifeguards at Coquina Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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Roni and John Antenucci of A&B Asset Documentation Services with Greg Hayes of Higher Standards
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 19, 2012
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce After Hours

Members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce met for an after-hours social event Tuesday, July 17, at The Sports Page Bar and Grille. Members enjoyed food provided by the bar before socializing and networking with fellow chamber members.

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