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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 19, 2010
OBITUARY: Shirley Erickson

Shirley Erickson, 61, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paul Dezzi, fire chief, speaks highly of Sandi Drake.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 18, 2010
Two promotions at LBK Fire Rescue

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue celebrated the promotion of two of their officers on Monday, Oct. 18. Tim Haas was promoted from firefighter to lieutenant and Sandi Drake was promoted from lieutenant to deputy chief. Drake is the first woman to become deputy chief or hold such a high ranking in the history of Longboat Key Fire Rescue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Spectators watched from any spot they could find - even from the roofs of their cars - as a stuntman drove a car off the Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 17, 2010
Bridge stunts conclude with fiery explosion (WITH VIDEO)

Sanborn Studios filmed the final action scene of its new action TV series "Miami 24/7" Sunday on the John Ringling Bridge. Some drivers sat in traffic for up to 30 minutes during an exciting stunt when a car was driven off the bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ken D'Agostino, Lee Goodman, Jeff Birnbach, Willa Saalwaechter and John Woelfel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 16, 2010
SYC's Change in Watch

The Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated their change in fleet Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Yacht Club along John Ringling Blvd. Jeff Birnbach, previously the vice commodore, is now the commodore of the new fleet at SYC.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A view of the fish fry at Mar Vista from the docks.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 15, 2010
LBK Historical Society's Fish Fry

The Longboat Key Historical Society held its annual fish fry, Friday, Oct. 15 at Mar Vista from 6-10 PM. The event was filled with good food, groovy music and lots of people.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
D.M. Williams and Betty Bombardier took a spin around the dance floor at last year's Fish Fry.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Pioneer Day Fish Fry

The Longboat Key Historical Society's annual fundraiser takes place at 6 p.m. tonight at Mar Vista.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Carola Palmerton Tucker

Carola Palmerton Tucker, 97, was a resident of Longboat Key and Oquaga Lake, N.Y.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Rosetta Wachstein Polow

Rosetta Wachstein Polow, 95, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Racket, with Roberta Straff, turned 1-year-old in August.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2010
Who is that doggie in the window?

Meet Racket, a 1-year-old Cockapoo puppy and the official greeter at LHS Enterprises.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark and Susan Tone with Robbie Hensler
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2010
Village residents greet, eat and meet

The Longbeach Village Association held its first meeting and social of the 2010-11 season Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the home of Michael and Amy Drake.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Established in 1955 by Paul Miller, Cannons Marina is the oldest family-owned-and-operated business on the Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2010
Cannons celebrates 55 years

Cannons Marina recently celebrated its 55th anniversary of business on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2010
Sarasota to hold walk to remember

The Sarasota 'Memory Walk' to benefit the Alzheimer's Association will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2010
LBK Kiwanis Club seeks sponsors

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key, organizer of the St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon, is looking for additional businesses and individuals to be patron sponsors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Renovations of the 6,000-square-foot space will start next month and include higher ceilings, new flooring and the addition of elevators and handicap-accessible restrooms.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 13, 2010
Island Chapel to help seniors age gracefully

The Aging in Paradise Resource Center at The Longboat Island Chapel will be completed in Spring 2011.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2010
Sunset Strut

Tom Norton submitted this sunset photo, taken across from Bayfront Park, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

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