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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 22, 2011
Key Concierge launches Estate Relations

Sarasota home-management company Key Concierge has launched Estate Relations, a domestic staff placement service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Henry Adomonis submitted this sunset photo taken from Fairway Bay III in Harbourside.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Glimmer of Hope

Henry Adomonis submitted this sunset photo taken from Fairway Bay III in Harbourside.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sea Horse Conservation Laboratory is one of the many attractions at Mote Marine Aquarium.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 17, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Father's Day at Mote

Dads get free admission to Mote Marine Aquarium on Father's Day with a paid child's ticket.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joe Gruters, Zenobia Davis, Norma Brown, Senator Mike Haridopolos and President of the Sarasota Republican Club Chuck Volkert
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dinner with Mike Haridopolos

The Republican Club of Sarasota had their annual monthly dinner meeting Thursday, June 16 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The guest speaker was Senator Mike Haridopolos, President of the Florida Senate and candidate for election to the U.S. Senate.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2011
'The Castaway' is 'rescued' at The Observer

Most folks know artist Jorge Blanco for his bright, geometric sculptures around Sarasota. But, back in his hometown of Caracas, Venezuela, Blanco is famous for his poetic comic strip, "The Castaway."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sirius Miller
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2011
An ode to a Sirius-ly beloved dog

Longboat Key lost a good and faithful friend last month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2011
Historical Society seeks T-shirt designs

The Longboat Key Historical Society is holding a contest for the best beach T-shirt.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2011
Chamber still means (small) business

There's something about business people - they're just so darned busy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mote intern Kathryn Shaughneyssy holds Wicker before his release.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2011
Wicker, the green turtle, swims back home to sea after Lido send-off

What's in a name? Plenty for this turtle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rita Mangione submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Bird's-eye view

Rita Mangione submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sally Boynton and Cindy and Jim Hayworth help to excavate a nest in 2008.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2011
Loggerheads on track for successful season

When it comes to nesting season, don't count your turtles before they hatch. But so far, 2011 is starting off to be a good year for loggerhead turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2011
Obituary: Andrew Scherman

Andrew Scherman, 52, of St. Petersburg and formerly of Sarasota, died June 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2011
Summer school

Who said the dog days of summer have to be slow? Try these 10 favorite activities on Longboat and its surrounding keys and celebrate summer island-style.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tim Field
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2011
Real estate reports

Timothy Field elected to ITNSarasota board

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Michael Fox, Gloria Lipscomb, Zack Hamric, Greta Carlo, Jack Black and Susan Phillips
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: The Republican Club of Longboat Key's summer social

The Republican Club of Longboat Key had their summer social Wednesday, June 15 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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