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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Rachel Livingston and Edy Attanasio pose with Jamie Hooks Saturday, Oct. 1 after getting their first cards during the poker run.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SUP Fest 2011

The 3rd annual Sarasota Stand up Paddle and Poker Run took place Saturday, Oct. 1, out at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

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Rev. Bernthal blesses Marianne and Dan Blazowich's six dogs.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pet Blessing

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church hosted a Pet Blessing worship Service on Saturday, Oct. 1. Pets and their masters were invited to the church garden where they received an individual blessing to protect them.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Monofilament puts birds at high risk for danger. Brown Pelicans get hit very hard. So do great and snowy egrets and herons. Lines often tangle and trap the birds so it is important to dispose of line properly.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Area Monofilament Cleanup

Audubon Society, Save Our Seabirds, Sarasota Bay Watch and volunteers joined together for the third-annual monofilament cleanup. They cleared from boats and kayaks abandoned fishing line, hooks and weights that put sea birds at risk.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown, with his wife, Marjorie, was honored at the town's 50th anniversary celebration in 2005.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
St. Mary Star of the Sea honors Jim Brown

St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church will be honoring Brown in a 9 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 5 as a Bon Voyage and a God Bless.

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Sholto, Andy McCain, talks to the audience about the day of the great quake and the magical beans he possesses. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2011
Photos of the Week

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

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  • Neighbors
Debi Chapman wearing Soma Intimates’ Cool Nights-Boho Chic Sleep Cami Top and Easy Pant in Heron Blue.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Fashion Show

Bird Key Yacht Club hosts its annual fashion show featuring looks from Chico's and Soma Intimates of St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 28, 2011
Obituary: Cornelia Huff Cosbar

Cornelia Huff Cosbar, 68, of Longboat Key and formerly of Larchmont, N.Y., died June 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This tree sits at the front entrance of Joan M. Durante Park in Longboat Key.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 28, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Tree of Life

This tree sits at the front entrance of Joan M. Durante Park in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dixie is not camera shy. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2011
Guide dogs make a splash at Mote

Mote Marine Aquarium hosted the Southeastern Guide Dogs pups and their trainers for an early-morning tour Saturday as part of the dogs' training.

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Calvin Boehme
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2011
Boehme honored with namesake day

On Sept. 10, Calvin Boehme turned 80 years old - and his hometown had a unique gift for him

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Chet Chmielewski submitted this sunset photo, taken at Bayport Beach and Tennis Club on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2011
Weekly Winner: Grandstanding Gulf

Chet Chmielewski submitted this sunset photo, taken at Bayport Beach and Tennis Club on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This Longboat Key Village bird is off to find its daily catch.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Free as a Bird

This Longboat Key Village bird is off to find its daily catch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2011
Obituary: Joseph Corben

Joseph Corben, 85, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charles "C.J." Wickersham is a 2008 graduate of Manatee High School.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 26, 2011
Key shark victim to undergo surgery

Charles 'C.J.' Wickersham is scheduled for surgery this afternoon following a weekend shark attack.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Jellyfish at Mote Aquarium eat their breakfast.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 26, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: It's Feeding Time

The Jellyfish at Mote Aquarium eat their breakfast.

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