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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Jane Howard-Jasper, Lou Getz and Diana Emrich
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angel's Episcopal Women

The All Angel's by the Sea Episcopal Church Women had their annual Christmas meeting on Dec. 14. There was no speaker this meeting. The group's Christmas project was wrapping 60 Christmas gifts and donating $1,100 to provide for families at Family Promise in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Yaszmine Anderson, Kendrick Sailes, Keliyah Lang and Brian Smith
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Christmas

35 parishioners head to East Bradenton to help children from 13th Avenue Dream Center learn and improve their reading every other week. Each Christmas, the Church hosts a party for the children. Some of the Children show-off their skills by performing recitations, and the church and children sing carols. Following the ceremony, Santa Claus met the children to deliver something special.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barbara Falcone and Rita Stormes
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Men's Club, Women's Guild

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church on Dec. 13 for the annual party. There were Santa sweaters, holiday music and Christmas cheer at the event. Soprano Michelle Giglio performed favorite arias and Christmas Carols and refreshments followed the performance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This photo was taken outside of Sea Place's clubhouse where the annual holiday party was taking place Wednesday, Dec. 15.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 15, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sunset

This photo was taken outside of Sea Place's clubhouse where the annual holiday party was taking place Wednesday, Dec. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Theresa Morton and Michelle Coffey
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Circle Association Annual Holiday Party

The St. Armands Circle Association gathered for its annual holiday party Dec. 13, at Tommy Bahama's.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Lou Johnson displayed works spanning from beach and sunset scenes to the Ringling Museum.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mary Lou Johnson Photography "Ignite the Spirit"

Mary Lou Johnson held a wine and cheese opening reception for her photography exhibition "Ignite the Spirit" Tuesday, Dec. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
New St. Armands restaurant LaMilanche opened its doors on Dec. 9. Patricia Fontanot, Pilar Fontanot and Azore Fontanot and Manuel (not pictured) operate the family-run business
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: LaMalinche

New St. Armands restaurant LaMilanche opened its doors on Dec. 9. Patricia Fontanot, Pilar Fontanot and Azore Fontanot and Manuel (not pictured) operate the family-run business

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Catha and Martin Abrahams
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Democrat Club

Executive Director of Florida American Civil Liberties Union Dr. Howard Simon spoke to the Democrat club of Longboat Key about how policies of the Legislature and Governor Rick Scott are impeding on rights and gave a description of the comprehensive program the ACLU has put in place to challenge these polices. Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Longboat Key Club and Resort's harborside dining room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 14, 2011
Journey to health

Johnny Vasco de Gama, the endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, underwent rehabilitation after being stranded in the Netherlands - thousands of miles away from home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 14, 2011
Bill Bowe makes a soaring eagle

Bill Bowe and his wife, Debbie, were golfing recently at Longboat Key Club Harbourside Golf Course, and on the last hole, Red No. 9, Bill hit his stride.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
First place for a single-family home goes to 681 Emerald Harbour Drive. Photo by: Rachel S. O'Hara
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 14, 2011
Longboat Key's spirit is put on display

Rudolph's nose isn't the only thing glowing this year, because our island decorated full-out.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alice Blueglass has helped maintain a pizza garden for the past four years — part of the Longboat Key Garden Club's project with Just for Girls.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 14, 2011
Neighbors: Alice Blueglass

This lifetime teacher loves to help students of all ages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dawn Bedell submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 14, 2011
Cool Today Winner: Circle 'Round

Dawn Bedell submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jeanne Dexter, Laura Turner, KC Bruelle, Mary Harper, Lisa Dexter and Lucretia Tuffile
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Resident Association

St. Armands Resident Association had a dual welcome back and welcome to the circle membership happy hour at newly opened LaMalinche Restaurant on Monday, Dec. 12. Members mingled with each other over drinks and light appetizers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andy Mele along with Sarasota Bay Watch dumped 3 to 4 million microscopic baby scallops into the bay on Friday, Dec. 9.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 12, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Scallop release

Andy Mele along with Sarasota Bay Watch dumped 3 to 4 million microscopic baby scallops into the bay on Friday, Dec. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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