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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Joe Pundt volleys an incoming ball. Pundt played against Jim Baker in the Senior Clay Courts - CAT II at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 1, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Senior Clay Courts

Joe Pundt volleys an incoming ball. Pundt played against Jim Baker in the Senior Clay Courts - CAT II at Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 1, 2011
Obituary: Thomas D. McInerney

Thomas D. McInery of Longboat Key, Fl and Preston Hollow, N.Y. died on Monday, Nov. 21. He was 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Robert and Carol Baldwin with Christine and John Brown
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tapas Tuesday

Owners of Euphemia Haye Chef Ray and wife D'Arcy Arpke were inspired from a recent trip to Spain to add a new tapas menu. There were around 40 people at Haye Loft Lounge for Tapas Tuesday on Nov. 29. Attendees sampled the new tapas and Spanish wine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Elton Arellano
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa Del Mar Christmas

Staff members, vacationers, renters and owners made sure there was no green left on the Casa Del Mar Christmas tree. It is chock full of silver, red, silver and red, purple and teal tinsel, round shiny ornaments, icicle ornaments and little red bows. The group got together outside of the office on Tuesday, Nov. 29 to decorate the Casa Del Mar family tree.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One of Scott Pike's paintings. Pike likes painting westerns, despite not knowing much about horses.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 30, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Scott Pike

Read more about Scott Pike in our candid Q&A.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
Toys for Tots taking donations

Michael Saunders and Co. teamed up with Marines to ensure all needy Southwest Florida children receive presents this year through Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deborah and Jim Whitman. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
Kiwanis Club has familiar ring to it

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key members have a little jingle in their step - they've started once again ringing the bell in various locations for The Salvation Army.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
TBI bag ladies show their stuff

The women of the Judaica Gift Shop at Temple Beth Israel have started calling themselves 'The Bag Ladies,' because they now carry designer handbags.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
From all of us at The Observer Group to all our beloved readers, we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and happy holidays.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
The Observer Holiday Gift Guide

Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year?

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 30, 2011
Acts of kindness help neighbors

Each week through December, the Observer Group will feature a local donor who is involved with Season of Sharing, a community-wide fundraising partnership created by The Community Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scott Pike in his apartment studio with one of his newest paintings, one of Plymouth Harbor resident Francie Jones.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 30, 2011
Neighbors: Storied Career

Jim Griffith, sporting a yellow rain slicker, wears a look of concern. As he steers his ship through a monstrous storm, the sailor stares into the horizon through the driving rain.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Francis Snow submitted this sunset photo, taken at Gulf Tides of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
Weekly Winner: Front Row Seats

Francis Snow submitted this sunset photo, taken at Gulf Tides of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Friedman
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 29, 2011
Obituary: Morton Friedman

Morton Friedman, of Longboat Key and Copake Lake, N.Y., died Nov. 24. He was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 28, 2011
Obituary: Joan Helene Weissman

Joan Helene Weissman of Boonton, N.J., formerly of Sarasota, Longboat Key and West Orange, N.J. died Nov. 13, 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
There were cocktails, appetizers and sweet treats scattered throughout the store for guests to eat.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lilly Pulitzer

Lilly Pulitzer at St. Armands Circle opened its brand new glass door for a grand re-opening on Nov. 26. The previous door, which was painted by Lilly's design team, will be auctioned off at Ringling in Bloom in February. Sarasota Ballet will receive 10 % of the event's proceeds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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