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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Joanne Sheehan submitted this sunset photo, taken near Beach Harbor Club in the 3800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Inner Glow

Joanne Sheehan submitted this sunset photo, taken near Beach Harbor Club in the 3800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ruth and Bob Ireland are still madly in love after 68 years of marriage.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 16, 2011
YPG serves up romance at 'Lovers' Lunch'

The Young Professionals group teamed up with the Pines of Sarasota for a 'Lovers' Lunch' on Saturday, Feb. 12, in Cutter Hall at the Pines.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judy Kirzner, Joanie Cohen, Sylvia Samet, Anita Cohen, Bonnie Chisling and Sandra Leshman
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 15, 2011
Key Club members show power of pink

At 'Go for the Cure' Sports Day, held Tuesday, Feb. 15, at the Longboat Key Club, members played golf and tennis to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation Suncoast Affiliate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairwoman Melissa Morrill and Laura Proctor show off their heart-shaped ruby rings.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 12, 2011
GALLERY: SYC 'Love on the Docks'

Saturday evening was filled with flowers, rings and all sorts of pretty things when Sarasota Yacht Club couples said 'I do' for the second time during a vow renewal ceremony held just in time for Valentine's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 10, 2011
OBITUARY: Elaine Seigle Gruber

Elaine Seigle Gruber, 89, was a former Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Event co-chairs Barb Shelton and Barb Watson
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 9, 2011
Harbourettes show their love for fashion

Longboat Harbour residents modeled apparel from Draper's and Damon's at the annual Longboat Harbourettes Luncheon and Fashion show on Wednesday, Feb. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2011
Younger family gets a new member

Longboat Key Commissioner Phil Younger has a new role: Grandpa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Postmaster Rodney Masengale and Dee Moog
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 9, 2011
Post office puts its stamp on service

Customer Appreciation Day took place Feb. 5, at the Longboat Key Post Office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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.

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