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McKitrick
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2010
McKitrick wins her 161st victory

Earlier this month, Arlene McKitrick won the American Seniors Golf Championship at Innisbrook - her 161st championship win on the golf course.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kathy Powers submitted this sunset photo, taken at Seaplace, 2045 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2010
Oat-cean View

Kathy Powers submitted this sunset photo, taken at Seaplace, 2045 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Orchestra performed to a large crowd in the courtyard of Mote Aquarium on Tuesday, Dec. 21.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 21, 2010
A little Mote music

Members of the Sarasota Orchestra held two holiday performances in the Mote Aquarium courtyard on Tuesday, Dec. 21.

  • Sarasota
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Welfonder
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 15, 2010
Welfonder doubles up on her latest novels

For the first time in her 10-year career, Longboat Key romance novelist Sue-Ellen Welfonder will release two books within one month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 15, 2010
There's still time to show your holiday spirit

There's still time to get into the holiday spirit. The Longboat Observer's judges will finish making their lists of the island's best and brightest decorations for the annual "Light Up the Keys" contest this week and deliver special stocking stuffers to winners Friday, Dec. 17.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 15, 2010
Resident plants seeds for 'Tommy the Tree'

Longboat Key resident Nick Kovalakides has written a children's book, "Tommy the Tree," that tells the story of five-year-old Tommy and his quest to become a Christmas tree.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 15, 2010
Wedding bells ring

Belated congratulations are in order for Kristy Iannello and J.P. Balfour, who tied the knot Oct. 3, at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joe Palumbo
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 15, 2010
Key home salvaged for Habitat for Humanity Sarasota

Christmas came early this year for Habitat for Humanity Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
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Abrahamson
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 15, 2010
Abrahamson eyes new appointment

Dr. Ira Abrahamson was appointed as the first chairman of the board, emeritus, in the history of the Cincinnati Athletic Club at the Past Presidents Dinner meeting Oct. 12.

  • Longboat Key
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LIBYA. This is not a mirage – The Longboat Observer even travels to deserts. Town and Carol Mink brought their Observer with them on an October trip to the Sahara Desert. The Minks are pictured in the Berber village of Kabao, Libya.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 15, 2010
It's Read Everywhere

LIBYA. This is not a mirage - The Longboat Observer even travels to deserts. Town and Carol Mink brought their Observer with them on an October trip to the Sahara Desert. The Minks are pictured in the Berber village of Kabao, Libya.

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Joseph S. Levine submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Bay Isles Beach Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 15, 2010
Captive audience

Joseph S. Levine submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Bay Isles Beach Club.

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Barbara MacLean and Nancy Gross
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 15, 2010
All Angels women host holiday luncheon

Bonnie Wild, of Accessories Gone Wild, was the featured speaker at the Dec. 15 holiday luncheon of the Episcopal Church Women of All Angels by the Sea.

  • Longboat Key
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Robert and Sandy Endres raise their glasses with their friends Sally and Terry Kall.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 15, 2010
Seaplace party full of holiday cheer

The residents of Seaplace held a 'welcome back' party at their clubhouse on Wednesday, Dec. 15. The residents caught up with friends who were back in town for the winter months and also enjoyed food and beverages along with some holiday music to get everyone in the holiday mood.

  • Longboat Key
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Heyward Hawkins, Justus Doenecke and Bob Hambrecht
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • December 14, 2010
Airport C.E.O. speaks at All Angels

Rick Piccolo, chief executive officer of the sarasota Bradenton International Airport, spoke at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church on Tuesday, Dec. 14.

  • Longboat Key
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Alfred Ginewsky was a partner in the historic Avon Old Farms Inn in Avon, Conn.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 13, 2010
OBITUARY: Alfred Ginewsky

Alfred Ginewsky, 95, was a resident of Sarasota and former Longboat Key resident.

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