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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.

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  • 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.

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

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

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • Neighbors
Pat and Jim Anderson pose for a photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: An Evening in the Garden of Spain

The Bird Key Yacht Club hosted "An Evening in the Garden of Spain" on Saturday Sept. 24 for cocktails, dinner and dancing. Founding president of GuitarSarasota Thomas Koch provided Spanish classical guitar, the dinner tables were candle lit and patrons were served gazpacho, tapas, braised lamb shank and grilled Cornish hen and a flambe dessert served tableside.

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Jolene and Ed Graham pose for a photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Night in Italy with The Rat Pack

The Sarasota Yacht Club hosted "A Night in Italy with The Rat Pack" evening on Sept. 24. Pasta ala punttanesca, eggplant rollatini, chicken picatta and antipasto were served for dinner, and entertainment was provided by the John Rinell Duo.

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Megan and Steve Johnston took part in cleaning up the bay. Megan is apart of an environmental club at King Middle School, which participated in the day.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Annual Coastal Cleanup and National Estuaries Day

National Estuaries Day in conjunction with Annual Coastal Cleanup hosted by The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Around the Bend Nature Tours held a bay cleanup, dip net observation, paddling 101 courses and more at Ken Thompson Park.

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Reece and Beth Nanfito talk to Shawn Carper about some of the creatures that had been brought in from the Bay and put on display inside water-filled tanks.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Local National Estuaries Day Celebration

The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) and Around the Bend Nature Tours held the Local National Estuaries Day Celebration from 9 am - 2 pm Saturday, Sept. 24, at Ken Thompson Park.

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SARASOTA: Hannah Smith, 3, puts decorative, little holes into her clay slab.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2011
Photos of the Week

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

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  • Neighbors
Life is a beach for this bird enjoying the early morning on Longboat Key's beach.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 22, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Bird of a Feather

Life is a beach for this bird enjoying the early morning on Longboat Key's beach.

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  • Neighbors
Jean and Doug White pose for a photo at the Sarasota Yacht Club during the Republican Club’s kick-off meeting.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Presidential Candidate Jon Huntsman's Daughters Campaign at the Republican Club

PHOTO GALLERY: Presidential Candidate Jon Huntsman's Daughters Campaign at the Republican Club

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  • Neighbors
Kirby is enjoying a morning walk in Joan M. Durante Park with his human, Mary Crawford.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 21, 2011
Photo of the Day: Tail-Waggin' Walk

Kirby is enjoying a morning walk in Joan M. Durante Park with his human, Mary Crawford.

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