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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 30, 2011
Business Observer

Sandbar, BeachHouse get wedding website recognition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helen Sosso
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 30, 2011
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Prudential Real Estate to open new Main Street office; FL Realtors Association recognizes local agents

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Joseph Levine submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bay Isles Beach Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 30, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Lit from within

Joseph Levine submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bay Isles Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ron Greenberg, Kumar Mahadevan, president and CEO of Mote Marine and Vincent Dipano
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 27, 2011
GALLERY: Beyond the Sea

The Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation held its annual gala to support Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dawn Mims, Shantell Mankowski and Kerry Minar
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 24, 2011
GALLERY: LLSA Chamber Business After Hours

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce gathered for networking and social time at the Holiday Inn.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alexander and Sarah McCalden
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 23, 2011
VIP(enguins) will march toward Mote

Mote Marine Aquarium will host some black-tie guests beginning in November: four black-footed penguins as part of a limited-time exhibit that will be called 'Penguin Island.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Friedberg
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 23, 2011
Friedberg signs off on her first novel

Former Longboat Key resident Patricia Friedberg held a book signing and lecture Saturday, March 19, at Bookstore 1, in Sarasota, for her first novel, '21 Aldgate.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
From left, George Walsh, a World War II Marine veteran; Brian Walsh; and David Beliles, a Korean War Marine veteran and Plymouth Harbor resident.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 23, 2011
An officer and two gentlemen

Brian Walsh, son of Matt and Lisa Walsh of Longboat Key, graduated from U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidates School and was commissioned a second lieutenant March 18 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Va.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
From left, Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Bob Gault, Bill Sceva, Edith Barr Dunn and John Wild.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 23, 2011
Kiwanian of the Year unveils surprise of his own

Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key member Bill Sceva was honored as Kiwanian of the Year and made a $1,000 donation to the scholarship fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 23, 2011
Observer Group wins five SNA prizes

The Observer Group made some headlines of its own last week, winning five awards in the Suburban Newspapers of America's editorial contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dick Webster snapped this photo of the moon over Sarasota Bay
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 23, 2011
The sky's the limit for local photogs

Last weekend's scenic skies inspired local photographers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Earl Gordon and Roger Goldstein
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 23, 2011
Beth Israel members act out during Purim

Members of Temple Beth Israel celebrated Purim with a play Saturday, March 19, at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 23, 2011
OBITUARY: Dr. Roy McKinney

Dr. Roy McKinney, 76, practiced as an anesthesiologist.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan laughs with trustee Pauline Becker after Mahadevan realized that everyone had kept the surprise anniversary party for him a big secret.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 23, 2011
After 25 years, Mote CEO is a big fish in bigger sea

On March 15, a group of longtime Mote staff and supporters gathered for a surprise party to honor Kumar Mahadevan for his 25 years as CEO.

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  • News
Bird Key Yacht Club will begin exterior and interior renovations of its clubhouse this summer.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 23, 2011
Bird Key Yacht Club will chip away at old facade

The yacht club's 'Façade Project' will add a second story to its lobby and provide exterior and interior updates.

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