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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Betty Rahm and Nancy Luse create angel ornaments for the Longboat Island Chapel Holiday Angel Bazaar.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 9, 2011
Two bazaars in one day make for Key holiday shopping

It's that time of year, so begin making your Christmas gift lists and get an early start on your holiday shopping with two Longboat holiday bazaars on the same day. There will be two holiday bazaars featuring many handmade goods, books, trees and holiday items Saturday, Nov. 19, on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
WELCOME BACK: inmemoriam

Longboat Key lost many beloved friends, neighbors and community members during the summer. Here, we remember those who have died and whose memories live on through their contributions to the Key - and innumerable areas. Names are listed in the chronological order of deaths.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Donald Guth submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Weekly Winner: Great Ball of Fire

Donald Guth submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 7, 2011
Obituary: John Edwin Sullivan Sr., M.D.

John Edwin Sullivan Sr., M.D., resident of Sarasota died on Oct. 31, 2011. He was born on Feb. 14, 1925.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 7, 2011
Obituary: Bettylee June Scott Fullerton

Bettylee June Scott Fullerton, 88, of Longboat Key, formerly of Pittsburgh and Rosemont, Pa. died Oct. 7, 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 7, 2011
Obituary: Barbara Lee 'Bobbi' Bendit

Barbara Lee Bendit 'Bobbi' of Longboat Key, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, died on Oct. 29. She was 80 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barbara and Warren Bean
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Ferraris on St. Armands

Red was the color of the day at Ferraris on St. Armands on Saturday, Nov. 5. But it could have been green for the total cost of the 50 or so Ferraris accumulated on the circle to be viewed by the public and other owners. Only one car would be deemed 'The best in show.' Many car gazers hoped they could join the Ferrari Owners Club members on the circle someday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Branham, Susan Phillips and Phyllis and Jack Black
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

In honor of veteran's day, Rear Admiral Steve Branham retired in July 2010 after working for the U.S. Coast Guard for 37 years stopped by the Republican Club of Longboat Key on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. He talked to the group about protecting the shores and our freedom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Bob Baime prepares to take-off
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Make A Mark

Santa, or David Jennings, ditched his sleigh for an opti boat at the Make A Mark race at Sarasota Yacht Club on Friday, Nov. 4 against other costume-clad sponsors and yacht club commodores. The fundraiser and kick-off for the Sarasota Yacht Club Invitational Regatta supports Sarasota Youth Sailing, and the young sailors helped racers and judged the event. There was also a silent auction and buffet for the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barbara Bishop, Joyce Fox and Carol Fillmore
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Welcome Back

Christ Church members return to a brand new place to call home. They celebrated the snowbird member's homecoming on Friday, Nov. 4 with drinks and appetizers. The event was held at sunset at Islands West Clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Giselle Duregger was one of several princesses in the Primrose Parade of Costumes. Photo by Mike Eng.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2011
Photos of the Week

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

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The exhibit, 'Penguin Island' opened to the public on Nov. 1.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Penguin Party Family Festival

The Penguin Party Family Festival is 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday Nov. 5 at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack and Phyllis Black, Jackie Salvino and Chuck Fuller
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Garden Club Back in Action

The Garden Club comes back to life from the off-season and hosts a welcome back party at Bay Isles Beach Club on Thursday, Nov. 3. Members brought appetizers and drinks and enjoyed a sunset happy hour. And, of course, there were great floral arrangements on every picnic table.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Artist Dyble Thompson works on a mermaid depiction.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 3, 2011
LIVE: Chalk Festival expands, vertically and horizontally

The Chalk Festival is not only going vertical, it has integrated to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Chalk Festival has integrated to Longboat Key. Artist Kitty Dyble Thompson from Milwaukee, Wis. is spray painting a mermaid on a wall facing the pool at Longboat Key Club and resort.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Chalk Festival on LBK

The Chalk Festival has integrated to Longboat Key. Artist Kitty Dyble Thompson from Milwaukee, Wis. is spray painting a mermaid on a wall facing the pool at Longboat Key Club and resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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