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Buffet the manatee
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2011
Manatee targets Packers' Super Bowl victory

Mote Marine Aquarium manatee resident Buffett has picked the winning Super Bowl team for the fourth year in a row.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cathy Meldahl
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 9, 2011
Village residents start new chapter at meeting

The Longbeach Village Association did things by the book at its Feb. 2 meeting and social.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dee Tornillo and Carol Mae cheer on the Green Bay Packers.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 9, 2011
Spanish Main residents exhibit 'Pack-er' mentality

Among the Spanish Main Yacht Club football fans who gathered at the clubhouse Sunday to watch the Super Bowl were Dee Tornillo and Carol Mae.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nola Hietbrink, Leslie Jones and Jo Rutstein
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2011
Longboat Key residents put children first

Children First has announced the appointment of new officers for its board of directors, which will include Longboat Key residents Jo Rutstein and Leslie Jones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 9, 2011
Mini car supports huge balancing act

A 24-foot rowing scull, transported atop a Mini Cooper with extensions forward and aft, was spotted in the Observer parking lot last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One million participants wait to start a one-day "picnic" in Essen, Germany, on a major autobahn, as part of the European Capital of Culture.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer
  • February 9, 2011
Bon Voyage

The Longboat Observer's travel editors look back on trips taken in 2010 and outline what stops should be on your travel itinerary this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Lurie submitted this sunset photo, taken near Banyan Bay Club in the 5200 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Radiant Rapture

Bob Lurie submitted this sunset photo, taken near Banyan Bay Club in the 5200 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kitty Cassis is remembered as the consummate southern woman.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 4, 2011
OBITUARY: Kitty M. Cassis

Kitty M. Cassis, 55, worked in commercial real estate for 25 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marty Vaughn and Jean Hanna
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 3, 2011
Gulfshore celebrates Mardi Gras early

It was a festive Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 3 at Gulfshore of Longboat Key, where more than 100 people gathered in the clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Selwyn Lemchen opened his first large discount store in 1955.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 3, 2011
OBITUARY: Selwyn Lemchen

Selwyn Lemchen, 92, was a pioneer in the mass merchandising retail industry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kip O'Neill and John Holtzermann
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 2, 2011
Village residents get booked at social

Longbeach Village Association residents gathered for a social and book exchange Wednesday, Feb. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2011
Longboat Key Fire Rescue honors two of its members

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department honored two employees recently for their service to the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fred Beyerlein submitted this sunset photo, taken near Spanish Main Yacht Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Set Point

Fred Beyerlein submitted this sunset photo, taken near Spanish Main Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Calvin Walton from Stone Mountain, GA had a beautiful display of musicians done in mixed media on Saturday, Jan. 29 at St. Armand's Art Fair.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 30, 2011
Artsy Weekend on the Circle

The 8th Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival happened this past Saturday and Sunday. The event drew thousands of people along with hundreds of talented artists.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 30, 2011
Chilly Day for Chili

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center held a chili cook-off competition on Friday, Jan. 28 at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center facilities.

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