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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2012
Obituary: Mahesh Mirchandani

Mahesh Mirchandani, of Bradenton and formerly of India, died Saturday, Dec. 31. He was 57.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2012
Obituary: Irving Raphael Isaacs

Irving Raphael Isaacs, of Pittsburgh and Longboat Key, died Wednesday, Dec. 28. He was 84.

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  • Neighbors
"Yes, We Have Some Bananas" is a fresh exhibit with a stale Volkswagen.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer
  • January 4, 2012
The good, bad, ugly and bizarre

It's been six years since we reported on our excursion to the bewildering world of Art Basel Miami Beach.

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Deborah Johnson-Brooks submitted this sunrise photo, taken on north Longboat Key overlooking Sister Keys.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Deborah Johnson-Brooks submitted this sunrise photo, taken on north Longboat Key overlooking Sister Keys.

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Joe Salvino and Tennis Pro David Sparks watch tennis matches from the sidelines at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center on Tuesday, Jan. 3.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 3, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Off the Court

Joe Salvino and Tennis Pro David Sparks watch tennis matches from the sidelines at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

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  • Neighbors
The boats docked at Sarasota Yacht Club were awash in a rainbow of colors during the "Lighting of the Fleet" ceremony in December.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: December, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Longboat Observer.

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Lois Lesser, Sands Point resident, held a 100th birthday party for former Sands Point resident Ursula Pearson in November.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2012
YEAR IN PICTURES: November, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Longboat Observer.

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Each year in honor of the victims who died Sept. 11, the town of Longboat Key lines Gulf of Mexico Drive with 2,977 flags, one for each victim.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: September, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Longboat Observer.

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Longboat Key Club Chef de cuisine Aaron Chavaria holds up a spoonful of citrus tomato confit, while preparing for dinner service in August at Sands Pointe restaurant.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: August, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Longboat Observer.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 28, 2011
Key physics

The Physics Club on Longboat Key started with Pat Anderson and Leonard Biberman, pictured. They meet once a month for lunch and have a speaker, which is usually a member of the club.

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  • Neighbors
Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 28, 2011
Lots for Tots

Many local little boys and girls will benefit from the elves at the Longboat Key Michael Saunders real-estate offices.

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  • Neighbors
Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • December 28, 2011
Teenage sweethearts

Helen and Marvin Peretz dated for five years before they were married in 1951.

  • Longboat Key
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John Caviglia, Longboat Key
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Weather Winners

Naming a weekly winner became increasingly more difficult throughout the year, and it seemed each new submission was more beautiful than the last. We hope you enjoy this look at some of our favorite submissions from 2011. We'd also like to thank all of our contestants so far and invite you to continue submitting in the new year.

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Noelle and Heather Amorini play with their dog, Tucker, in July at the Longboat Key Freedom Fest celebration.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 28, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: July, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Longboat Observer.

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Karen Rawlings submitted this sunset photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 28, 2011
Cool Today Winner: Sun sets on another year

Karen Rawlings submitted this sunset photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.

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