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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 13, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jim Holbrook

Jim Holbrook is a Longboat resident whose made his own app. Read more about him in our candid "five things."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Sharapova makes career Grand Slam

On Saturday, June 9, Maria Sharapova won the 2012 French Open in her defeat of Sara Errani; her win was a career Grand Slam.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Circa 1913, when the club was known as Sarasota Yacht and Automobile Club. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 13, 2012
105 years of history

Most of Sarasota Yacht Club's history, which dates back to 1907, is contained in a cardboard box.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brothers Alec and Max Hall
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 13, 2012
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at camp: SUPER SCIENCE CAMP (VIDEO)

It's Tuesday, June 12: Day two of Out-Of-Door Academy's Super Science Summer Camp with marine science teacher Lisa Cheney.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Holbrook uses his app BeachWalk1.0. during a walk on a Longboat Key beach.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 13, 2012
Neighbors: Jim Holbrook

Jim Holbrook developed a smart-phone app that records when, where and what he sees on daily walks near his home on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Obituary: Thomas 'Tom' Tomao Jr.

Thomas "Tom" Tomao Jr., of Bradenton, died May 27. He was 61.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Deeb submitted this sunset photo, taken at Seaplace condominiums in the 1900 block of GMD.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Nancy Deeb submitted this sunset photo, taken at Seaplace condominiums in the 1900 block of GMD.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 12, 2012
Obituary: Alice-Jean 'A.J.' McFarlin

Key and formerly of St. Louis Park, Minn., died May 31. She was 82.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 12, 2012
Obituary: Peggy Hirsch Greenwald

Peggy Hirsch Greenwald, of Longboat Key and Louisville, Ky., died June 11. She was 72.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 12, 2012
Obituary: Clara S. Franks

Clara S. Franks, of Longboat Key and formerly of Bradenton and Irvington, N.J., died June 2. She was 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Isabella and Alancia Cox show off their purchase.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armand's Circle Craft Festival

St. Armand's Circle was transformed into a sea of tents and booths Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10 as part of the 11th Annual St. Armand's Circle Craft Festival. Local and statewide crafters displayed their work, which included jewelry, soap, paintings, furniture and clothing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gov. Rick Scott spoke about the economy, November elections and education during the luncheon.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 8, 2012
Argus Foundation "Meet the Minds" luncheon featuring Gov. Rick Scott (VIDEO)

Gov. Rick Scott addressed the economy, elections and education during The Argus Foundation's "Meet the Minds" luncheon today, at Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Margaret Romanes, Charlotte Perret and Joey Frye
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Opera Guild Summer Salon

The Sarasota Opera Guild held its Summer Salon Series featuring musicians Gil Katz and Nadine Trudel Thursday, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
Harry's helps LBK Turtle Watch

Last week, the Longboat Key Turtle Watch received a check for its primary fundraiser, "Fiesta De Las Tortugas," held in May, at Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photos courtesy of Mary Lou Johnson, Mary Lou Johnson Photography
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
Buried beach beauties relax

Local photographer Mary Lou Johnson captured this group of four cousins on the beach in the 6000 block of Longboat Key.

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