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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Mote and Longboat Key Turtle Watch distribute posters during nesting season to remind beachgoers to turn out their lights.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 1, 2011
Mote to host turtle lighting workshop

The free workshop is recommended for beach residents and property managers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A look at the circle during St. Armands Circle's Weddings in Paradise Circle of Love event.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Weddings in Paradise

While wedding bells were not ringing on St. Armand Circle this Saturday, Feb. 26, there were plenty of future brides in plastic tiaras. The future brides, along with their mothers, friends and future husbands, were on the Circle attending the 1st ever "Weddings in Paradise" event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Style show coordinators Lorene Steffke, left, and Karen Cogbill, right, with event chair Rene Brooks, center.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 24, 2011
GALLERY: BKYC Style Show

Bird Key Yacht Club held their first luncheon and style show of the new watch season on Thursday, Feb. 24, at the clubhouse. Members modeled clothing from White House | Black Market and shoes by Diana E. Kelly.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Taz has been fed every few hours with formula and is now eating nearly three-and-one-half liters per day.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 24, 2011
Stranded dolphin to move to Indianapolis Zoo

Taz, the young dolphin who has been recovering at Mote, will soon move to his new home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Schnee
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Local artist feature of textile exhibit

Longboat Key resident Ruth Adler Schnee's designs and a film about her life will be shown at the Museum Palazzo Mocenigo, in Venice, Italy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Raffle prize is crown jewel of Kiwanis Foundation Ball

Maggie Buterbaugh was the happy winner of the 3.56-carat Tanzanite jewel, the prize of the Kiwanis Foundation Valentine's Ball raffle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marnie Matarese
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 23, 2011
Matarese's gown is a perfect fit

Marnie Matarese attended the Kiwanis Foundation Valentine's Ball Feb. 12 in a stunning tulle-and-sequined gown.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Betty and Perry Monroe
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Monroes celebrate 63 years on Valentine's Day

Congratulations to Betty and Perry Monroe, who celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Valentine's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chef Raymond wisks up some eggs to make the final course during the second class for this season's Chef Raymond's Famous Lesson Luncheons on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at Euphemia Haye.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 23, 2011
VIDEO: Chef Raymond Arpke of Euphemia Haye

Watch Chef Raymond as he makes some delicious sabayon during one of his famous lesson luncheons on Feb. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kenny Barr gets assistance from his mom, Edith Barr Dunn, as he cuts his cake.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Kenny Barr celebrates 70 years with longtime friends

Friends and co-workers filled the Sports Page Bar & Grill Sunday afternoon to celebrate Kenny Barr's 70th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chef Raymond prepares to steam the asparagus for the second course during the second class for this season's Chef Raymond's Famous Lesson Luncheons on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at Euphemia Haye.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
GALLERY: Euphemia Haye's Famous Lesson Luncheons

A photo gallery of what went on during Chef Raymond's Famous Lesson Luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at Euphemia Haye.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Titus Letschert and Betsie Coolidge
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 23, 2011
Cafe L'Europe owner's charm flavored restaurants

Titus Letschert died Friday, Feb. 18 at the age of 67.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bill Johnson has been volunteering at Girls, INc. for two years.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 23, 2011
Longboater Bill Johnson recognized as Girls Inc.'s 'Unsung Hero'

Bill Johnson was recently recognized for his volunteer work at Girls Inc. by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and the Wilson Wood Foundation, which presented him with the 'Unsung Hero' Award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
It's Read Everywhere

Observer readers brought their favorite local newspaper along to Australia and Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jane Freeman submitted this sunset photo taken at the Broadway beach access on the north end of the Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Sweeping View

Jane Freeman submitted this sunset photo taken at the Broadway beach access on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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