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Longboat Key | Neighbors

Elise Galinsky with Herbert and Miriam Waltzer
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 8, 2010
TBI hosts unique Hanukkah party

An enthusiastic group of Temple Beth Israel members and guests celebrated Hanukkah Dec. 5, at the temple.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The structure for the church's windows are in place.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 8, 2010
Christ Church lays foundation for new building

Completion of the approximately $3 million building is scheduled for next summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Neil Blume submitted this sunset photo, taken at Whitney Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2010
Frame of mind

Neil Blume submitted this sunset photo, taken at Whitney Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A view of the tree after being lit during the 2010 Holiday Night of Lights.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 3, 2010
Lighting of the Circle lights holiday cheer

The annual tree lighting ceremony that has taken place on St. Armands Circle for the last 11 years took place this past Friday, Dec. 3 at 6 PM. St. Armands Holiday Night of Lights was a big success drawing hundreds of people to the circle to enjoy an evening of holiday fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Heidi and Kent Lagro pose in front of one of the beautiful Christmas trees inside the Arbomar during their Christmas Party, Thursday, Dec. 2.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 2, 2010
German themed Christmas party helps Toys for Tots

Kent and Heidi Lagro held their 6th annual Christmas Party at Arbomar on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 6:00 PM. The Lagro's party is not just about being with friends and celebrating the holidays but the Lagro's ask their guests to bring toys that can be donated for Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marvin Black talks to Ed Brickman about Brickman’s work inspired by a picture drawn by Brickman’s grand-niece as Annette Black and Gloria Weissberg admire the work.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 2, 2010
Brickman exhibit a jewel at LBKCA

Ed Brickman: Legal Forging opened at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts Thursday, Dec. 2 at 5 PM. Brickman's jewelry work was on display and many members of the community and friends of Brickman attended the opening event which featured appetizers and drinks as well as the ability to purchase some of Brickman's jewelry.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Mignano, left, with Jim and Phyllis McGuire
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • December 1, 2010
Spanish Main Yacht Club gives thanks

Residents of Spanish Main Yacht Club gathered at the clubhouse for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Key Lutheran shows Christmas spirit

A traditional nativity scene at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church reminds passersby of the meaning of Christmas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 1, 2010
OBITUARY: Dr. Leonard Cohen

Dr. Leonard Cohen, 88, was a retired dentist.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bayport Beach & Tennis Club gets into the holiday spirit.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Bayport Beach & Tennis Club shows its spirit

The temperature is cooling off, but the competition is heating up for The Longboat Observer's annual "Light Up the Keys" competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scheyer with his family
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Energetic Traveler gets gift of a lifetime

The Longboat Observer's Energetic Traveler and Grand Bay resident Stuart Scheyer gathered on Longboat Key with 23 friends and family members to celebrate his 80th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Shire
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 1, 2010
Obituary: Shire brought big ideas to Key development

Jack Shire died Nov. 16 at the age of 87.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
It's Read Everywhere

Readers bring their Longboat Observers to Guatemala and San Francisco.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joni K. von Schweinitz, of Casa del Mar, submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Moment of reflection

Joni K. von Schweinitz, of Casa del Mar, submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Forshay
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 30, 2010
Man on the Street: Trolley Talk

We asked Longboaters how they feel about Longboat's trolley and if the service should be continued.

  • Longboat Key
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