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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Barbara Marcouiller and Jan Davin
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Welcome Back Luncheon

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church's women's guild hosted a welcome back luncheon and first meeting following 11 a.m. mass on Tuesday, Oct. 18. And it was a packed house. The women had three types of homemade quiche and salad, and luckily made enough to feed an army.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2011
Obituary: James Henry Allison

Dr. James Henry Allison, of Bradenton and formerly of Longboat Key and Gettysburg, Pa., died Oct. 12. He was 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The exhibit, 'Penguin Island' will be open to the public on Nov. 1.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 17, 2011
Penguin's debut at Mote

Six Black-Footed penguins wore their tuxes for their 'Penguin Island' debut at Mote Aquarium on Monday, Oct. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Saturday, Oct. 15 was the first day of stone crab season. Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant caught a few that day and is expecting to have more next weekend.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Get Crackin'

Saturday, Oct. 15 was the first day of stone crab season. Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant caught a few that day and is expecting to have more next weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cindy and Bob Christian
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Party on the Pass

The Sarasota Chapter of Interior Design Society hosted its first 'Party on the Pass' benefiting Trinity Charities at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron on Saturday, Oct. 15. Trinity Charities, Inc. is an HIV/AIDS service organization that provides services to individuals in Sarasota and Manatee counties. The bayside event included barbeque, drinks, live music from Stone Fish and a silent auction.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stan Roy, Carol Peschal and Judy Williams
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

Appellate Attorney Rebecca O'Dell Townsend spoke to the Republican Club of Longboat Key about constitutional crisis when they met Friday, Oct. 14 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The St. Petersburg resident explained the very basics of the government such as explaining inalienable rights, where they come from and why we have a republic form of government and more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Brown served as mayor on Longboat Key for four years.
  • By Jessica Luck
  • October 14, 2011
Obituary: Jim Brown

Jim Brown, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 14. He was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Selby Botanical Gardens held their first performance of their Fall performance series, GartenFest, Sunday, Oct. 9 out by the Banyan trees at the Botanical Gardens. In this photo: Ashley Hassler. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2011
Photos of the Week

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

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 14, 2011
Obituary: Fred Martin

Fred Martin of Sarasota and formerly of St. Joesph, Michigan and Flint, Michigan died on Oct. 11. He was 82.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Joseph Klein, file photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 14, 2011
Dr. Joseph Klein featured on 'Today' show's 100-Birthday salutes segment

Dr. Joseph Klein turned 100 Monday, Oct. 3, and the Observer wasn't the only media to take notice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Do you know where is this bench located?
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 13, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Take A Seat

Where is this bench located?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Wendy Davis is open to volunteering with any department and Stanley Rodak would like to volunteer for fisheries or research.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY:Mote Volunteer Recruitment

Mote Aquarium cast out the net for potential volunteers on Wednesday, Oct. 12 and had more than a few nibbles. Around 60 candidates attended the volunteer recruitment coffee. Current volunteers spoke to the whole group about their positions and job responsibilities in hospitality, as guides, in fisheries and many more before meeting one-on-one with potential volunteers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2011
Chef Martinez heats up food fest

Chef Jose Martinez, proprietor of Maison Blanche on Longboat Key, will be the only chef representing the West Coast of Florida in two appearances this week at Disney's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Joseph Klein attributes turning 100 years old to several factors, including a healthy lifestyle and good genes.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 12, 2011
Neighbors: Dr. Joseph Klein

Dr. Joseph Klein has lived through World War I, Word War II and the flu pandemic of 1918.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2011
Obituary: Hermine Silver

Hermine Silver, of Longboat Key and formerly of Franklin, Mich., died Oct. 7. She was 79.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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