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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Letters to the Editor

A note of thanks and appreciation; Thanks to community for support of event; Longboat Key should widen its bike lanes; People should abide by dog-leash law

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 6, 2011
Aitken meets with SRQ airport officials

Retired pilot Andrew Aitken blames the Federal Aviation Administration for low-flying planes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lou Gorman autographs a copy of his book, "One Pitch From Glory," in 2005 at Circle Books, on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
Former Red Sox manager gave VIP treatment to all

James "Lou" Gorman, 82, of Weston, Mass., died Friday, April 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
PIC formed in the spring of 1985, and its membership peaked at 1,100 in 1993.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
The voice of Longboat Key

The Longboat Key Public Interest Committee (PIC) has evolved in the 25 years since its incorporation. But members say the organization maintains a powerful voice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Public Tennis Center names best of the best

On March 29, the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center concluded its season-long men's doubles "Who's B.O.B.?" competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan
  • April 6, 2011
Deal Us In

North's sacrifice bid shows faith in partner

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karmen Scott submitted this sunset photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: On Golden Pond

Karmen Scott submitted this sunset photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tracy and Harry Bierman
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 5, 2011
GALLERY: Coldwell Banker Cocktails Courtside

Tennis enthusiasts turned out by the dozens for the Coldwell Banker "Cocktails Courtside' event held April 5, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tony Grinnell welcomed the choppy waves and wind Monday, April 4 as he kitesurfed in the Gulf of Mexico.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 4, 2011
Photo of the Day: Let's go ride a kite!

Tony Grinnell welcomed the choppy waves and wind Monday, April 4 as he kite surfed off Longboat Key in the Gulf of Mexico. Grinnell has been kitesurfing for five years and is visiting from Michigan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 4, 2011
OBITUARY: Henry Taub

Henry Taub, 83, was a leader in the American Technion Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Christine Winkler packs up Barbara Stoutenburgh's purchases.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 3, 2011
GALLERY: Whitney Beach Antique and Art Fair

Sales were brisk at the April 2 to April 3 Antique and Art Fair, at Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Austin Gill, Alex Hernandez, Elijah Anderson and Brent Layman
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 3, 2011
GALLERY: Booker High School Jazz Combo at Longboat Chapel

The Booker High School Jazz Combo was featured at the Longboat Island Chapel's April 3 service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John and Michele Powell and Monique and Gerry Breyton aboard their boat, "Caladon"
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 3, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Blessing of the Fleet

Sarasota Yacht Club held its annual blessing of the fleet ceremony Sunday, April 3 at the yacht club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dancers from the Sarasota Ballet School kept the crowd on its toes.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 2, 2011
Young artists shine at downtown festival

More than 500 Sarasota County students flocked Five Points Park Saturday, April 2 for the Arts and Cultural Alliance's YouthArts Fest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
First Vice President Karen Richard-Iezzi, speaker Jeremy Wallace, speaker Rod Thomson and President Charles Volkert on Thursday, March 31 during the monthly dinner meeting of the Sarasota Republican Club at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 1, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Republican Club Dinner

The Sarasota Republican Club held their annual dinner and meeting on Thursday, March 31 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Rod Thomson and Jeremy Wallace were the speakers for the evening.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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