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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.

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  • 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
Peggy Watkins, guest speaker Monroe Kokin and Jackie Salvino
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 22, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Garden Club meeting

Longboat Key Garden Club members had a full agenda at their Tuesday, Feb. 22 meeting, held at the Windward Bay Condominiums clubhouse. The featured speaker for the evening was local orchid expert, Monroe Kokin.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Surprise guest model and Longboat Observer reporter Dora Walters handed out Hawaiian leis as part of her beach-themed ensemble.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 22, 2011
GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Fashion Show

Chapel members strutted their stuff in fashions from the Lord's Warehouse at the Longboat Island Chapel Fashion Show on Tuesday, Feb. 22. Cindy Kuehnel and Sue reese chaired the fashion show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Leffel answers a question during the first day of his workshop on Monday, Feb. 21. at the Longboat Key Center.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 21, 2011
GALLERY: David Leffel Workshop

David Leffel gave a five-day long workshop at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts from Feb. 21 through Feb. 25.

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  • News
A large crowd turned out on Saturday, Feb. 19 for the Sarasota Exotic Car Fest in St. Armand's Circle.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 20, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Exotic Car Fest

The Sarasota Exotic Car Fest took place this Saturday, Feb. 19 on St. Armand's Circle. The event benefited The Child Protection Center, Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The six-day festival continues with “Exotics on St. Armands — Concours” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 18, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Exotics on St. Armands

The event is part of the weeklong Sarasota Exotic Car Fest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A Modern Sculptural Masterpiece: Robb and Stucky is showcasing contemporary vignettes throughout this Casey Key home.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 16, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks Showcase

The 2011 tour, to be held March 4 and March 5, includes 10 multi-million dollar estates in The Oaks Club and on Casey, Bird and St. Armands Keys and Lido Shores.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim Burmeister, Cash Register and Harvey Noyes at Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Foundation's Valentine's Ball.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 16, 2011
GALLERY: Kiwanis Club Valentine's Ball

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Foundation's Valentine's Ball raised money for charity and honored their 2010 Citizen of the Year, Matt Walsh.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
On Sunday, Feb. 13, Dr. Lou Newman captured this shot of an adult bald eagle with one of two chicks in the nest located mid-Key at Bayport Beach & Tennis Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
Photographer goes into nesting mode

On Sunday, Feb. 13, Dr. Lou Newman captured this shot of an adult bald eagle with one of two chicks in the nest located mid-Key at Bayport Beach & Tennis Club.

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