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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Lynn Fletcher and his grandson, Max, enjoy watching Hugh and Buffett swim around Tuesday, May 3 at Mote Marine.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Manatee Mystique

Going to Mote Marine is always an exciting way to spend the day. Lynn Fletcher got to enjoy watching his grandson, Max, see his first ever manatee.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tim Thurman led the Longboat Key Turtle Watch group that found the first nest Sunday on the Manatee County side of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 2, 2011
Two turtle nests found on first day of season

Volunteers found the first loggerhead turtle nests of the season Sunday on Longboat Key. Volunteers also discovered a nest this morning on Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rebecca and David Taylor
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club fashion show

Saks Fifth Avenue, the Fifth Avenue Club presented a fast-paced fashion show April 28, at the Bird Key Yacht Club. Presented in three sections, the show featured attire for casual occasions, luncheons and a dazzling selection for evening.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Maye Lavinson and her daughter, Dr. Judith Eaton
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
Lavinson gets warm well-wishes

It was a celebration of Maye Lavinson's 90th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
Kiwanians driven to help the hungry

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key will continue to collect food for its spring food drive through Sunday, May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rachel S. O’Hara
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 27, 2011
Beach funding not recommended

Boca Raton-based Coastal Planning & Engineering doesn't recommend the town work toward attaining federal dollars to help pay for future beach renourishment projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 27, 2011
Longboat turtle watchers get into nesting mode

Volunteers are preparing for the six-month nesting season, which runs from May through October.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anni and Tori Walter with Lucinda Hathaway
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
Turtle Watchers come out of their shells

Turtle-nesting season is still a couple weeks away, but, already, Turtle Watchers are coming out of their shells.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
Tennis Center team secures win

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's Men's 75 Division 1 team is the 2010-2011 champion in its division.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Laura, J.T. and John Lapcyzk, with June Haberle and Bailey Olbur
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
Sand Cay carves out fun

Easter weekend festivities at Sand Cay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hill
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2011
TBI soloist to perform in collaborative recital

Rebecca Hill, Temple Beth Israel cantorial soloist, will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 1 in a recital with friends at the Church of the Redeemer, in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
  • By Virginia Sanders
  • April 27, 2011
Turtle nest season comes ashore on Longboat Key

Turtle-nesting season is almost upon us and just in time for Mother's Day!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kathleen Neudorfer and Rita Lynch
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 27, 2011
St. Mary Guild reflects on past season

The St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Guild's final luncheon meeting of the year took place April 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ilsa and Curtis Hecht
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 27, 2011
TBI barbecue is a glowing success

The annual Temple Beth Israel Men's Club barbecue drew 87 temple members and their guests April 17 to Bay Isles Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan
  • April 27, 2011
Deal Us In

Bidding after a double sees expert move

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