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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
Sawyer gets close look at a snook

On Saturday, Sawyer Welch Michel caught a 28-inch snook off the bridge located on Harbourside Drive near the Winding Oaks subdivision.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Beverly sits on her nest. Photos courtesy Lou Newman and David Novak.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 2, 2012
Swan life on Longboat Key called into focus

Vicki the swan has been to Save Our Seabirds twice in one month; her survival is now in question. Friday, April 20, swan keeper David Novak took Vicki in for her second visit.

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  • Neighbors
Joyce Tappan loves cheering on her thoroughbreds at stakes races.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 2, 2012
Neighbors: Joyce Tappan

Joyce Tappan doesn't just horse around - she has 48 winning pictures.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tim Smalley submitted this sunset photo, taken near Longboat Harbour on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Tim Smalley submitted this sunset photo, taken near Longboat Harbour on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 1, 2012
Obituary: Robert S. Bernard

Robert S. Bernard, of Longboat Key and formerly of Albany, N.Y., died Tuesday, April 24. He was 80.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Char Arnold, Ann Williams and Joan Hopkins
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lilly Pulitzer at Bird Key Yacht Club

On Thursday, April 26, Lilly Pulitzer of St. Armands arrived at Bird Key Yacht Club in a pink floral-printed jeep, signature of the brand. The style show featured an array of high-society preppy dresses, blouses and pants from the Spring and Summer lines. Lilly Pulitzer, 443a John Ringling Blvd. is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 26, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Lou Schneider

Longboat Key resident Lou Schneider has had a fulfilling career in architecture and education. Read more about him in our candid Q&A

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2012
Library benefits from campaign funds

Longboat Key Commission candidates, Ray Rajewski and Vice Mayor David Brenner have both contributed their remaining campaign funds to the Longboat Key Library.

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Ross Erickson
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2012
Sailing Squadron hosts pig roast

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron on City Island held an open house Saturday, April 14.

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Mike Heron, Bill Town and Larry Grossman. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2012
85 pounds of trash collected from beach

Volunteers collected 85 pounds of trash from the county line to Greer Island the morning of Saturday, April 21.

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President John Wild presents a certificate and coffee mug to firefighter Jim Reynolds, with Dep. Chief Sandi Drake standing by.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 25, 2012
Kiwanis Club bestows annual service awards

Officers and firefighters were called to the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key meeting, but not to issue arrests or put out fires. The club met Thursday, April 12, at the Key Club Tavern, to recognize the 2011 Longboat Key Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year.

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Lou Schneider stands in front Plymouth Harbor, the building he helped design in 1962.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 25, 2012
Neighbors: Lou Schneider

Lou Schneider has had a fulfilling career in architecture and education.

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Morton Hellwig submitted this sunset photo, taken on Beer Can Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Morton Hellwig submitted this sunset photo, taken on Beer Can Island.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2012
Obituary: Ruth S. Gluck

Ruth S. Gluck, of Longboat Key, and New York City, died April 16. She was 97.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2012
Obituary: Virginia F. Linscott

Virginia F. Linscott, of Longboat Key, formerly of Scarsdale, N.Y., died March 20.

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