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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Pat and Mike Biber
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Fete Du Beaujolais Nouveau

Maison Blanche hosted a tasting and sampling celebrating Fete du Beaujolais Nouveau on Thursday, Nov. 18. It is a red wine made from gamay grapes from the region of Beaujolais in France. It is harvested for only a few weeks before drinking, and it only keeps through the holiday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Yesterday, people around the world celebrated Féte du Beaujolais Nouveau, a red wine from France only corked on the third Thursday of November. Maison Blanche had its own tasting.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 18, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Made in France

Yesterday, people around the world celebrated Fete du Beaujolais Nouveau, a red wine from France only corked on the third Thursday of November. Maison Blanche had its own tasting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jason Moore tries to blow through the bull horn, but fails during his attempt. Photo by Rachel S O'Hara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2011
Photos of the Week

Enjoy some of our favorite photos from all Observers this week.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Linda and Ira Abrahamson
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade Luau

The Promenade hosted a welcome back Luau for its members on Wednesday, Nov. 16. They served chicken and shrimp kabobs, grilled veggies, rice, rolls and fruit sushi. Alma Kraman celebrated her 91 birthday at the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Haveron, Helen Bradshaw and Elaine Johnson
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Meeting

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church Women take a virtual tour of Savannah at their meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Speaker Karen Jones with ASID talks about interior design in Savannah, GA.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cathy Bishop and Beverly Shapiro
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Garden Club Meeting

At the Longboat Key Garden Club Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 15 attendees learned the art of nature printing from Selby Printers JoAnn Migliore and Susan Lang. A nature print is applied pigment to natural objects that is transferred to fabric or paper and it's a great project for people who ca''t draw or paint.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
All Angel's by the Sea Men's Group Meeting learn about financial concerns in the current economy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church Men Meeting

The message WWSB ABC 7 Financial Advisor Richard Stern taught to the men's group of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church is that you can't rely on history as a guide. What worked well last year isn't always indicative of what works well now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christmas has come early to St. Armands Circle. They started putting up lights Tuesday, Nov. 15.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Christmas is here

Christmas has come early to St. Armands Circle. They started putting up lights Tuesday, Nov. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Literacy Council President Donald Kayton and fellow Key residents Mary McGrath and Edward Cohen. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Literacy Council welcomes tutors

Literacy Council President and Longboat Key resident Donald Kayton welcomed volunteer tutors to a party hosted by Sarasota's Parker's Books Tuesday, Nov. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
SYC elects new GEM officers

Sarasota Yacht Club's Gal-E-Mates (GEMs) started the season off by electing new officers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Birthday present is a family affair

Pat Marschke received her family's presence for a birthday present this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Miller is a member of the Longboat Key Garden Club and supports many causes in the area.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 16, 2011
Neighbors: Mary Miller

This lifetime learner makes time to support her favorite causes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 16, 2011
Athlete of the Week: John Cook

John Cook has played tennis for 15 years. He was the track and field coach at George Mason University for 19 years and retired in 1997.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jason Gagliano submitted this sunset photo, taken at Coquina Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Weekly Winner: Wave Goodbye

Jason Gagliano submitted this sunset photo, taken at Coquina Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 15, 2011
Obituary: Mary Virginia Elliot

Mary Virginia Elliot, of Sarasota and formerly of Petoskey, Mich., died Nov. 5. She was 97.

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