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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
Town beach talks scheduled

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis has scheduled beach project presentations, titled "Beaches 101," at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, this week at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16 and 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This photo was captured by photographer Sunaa Hushaw.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
Sunset performance is instrumental for musician

Musician Sang Won Park, a native of Seoul, South Korea, and a resident of New York City, performed a fifth-century Korean instrument, the kayagum, at sunset outside of the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club after a lecture by Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
Super Bowl victory tastes sweet for Arpke

Ray Arpke, owner and chef of Euphemia Haye, was lucky enough to see his favorite team win the big game two weeks ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
Christ Church gets its own office space

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian is one step closer to its new home: The church recently finished moving its office space to its new facility at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Mitchell and Brenda Frost
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 16, 2011
It's a small, small world!

Brenda (Taylor) Frost and David Mitchell discovered that they had both attended the same Spring Grove Grammar School, in Isleworth, Middlesex, England when they met Saturday evening, Feb. 12, at the Longboat Key Kiwanis Foundation Valentine's Ball.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gabe Rosica, right, listens to Watson’s presentation.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 16, 2011
Physical energy explains group's momentum

The 30 physics enthusiasts of the Longboat Key Physics Club meets once a month at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
It's read everywhere: Brazil

BRAZIL. Now the Longboat Observer has really crossed the line: It traveled over the equator with Key residents Yolanda and David Noyes, who brought their newspaper on a 23-day cruise of the Amazon River. Here, the couple is pictured standing on the equator in Macapa, Brazil.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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