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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2010
Business Observer

Tango Steakhouse & Sushi Bar celebrates new lounge; and John Saputo to speak to LWR Business Alliance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2010
Key Real Estate: En Provence unit sells for $2.7 million

Sales fell from 10 during the last week of May to just four during the first week in June.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer
  • June 15, 2010
Energetic Travelers: Return trip

Energetic Travelers Stuart and Lois Scheyer returned to Dubai after five years to see what kind of progress had been made in both the economy and country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2010
Anniversary Present

Jim and Jane Novacek submitted this sunset photo, taken at The Beachcomber, 2721 Gulf of Mexico Drive, while celebrating their 25th anniversary. The Novaceks had stayed at the Beachcomber 25 years ago while on their honeymoon. 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].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Arthur Kelley

Arthur Kelley, 88, was a member of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Betty Sponaugle

Betty Sponaugle, 76, was a 15-year resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2010
L'Ambiance stakes out celebration spot

The Memorial Day celebration at L'Ambiance seems to grow larger every year, with 65 reservations for the 2010 "Steak Out."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2010
Pettingell graduates from kindergarten

Bird Key resident Jake Pettingell, 6, graduated from kindergarten at Southside Elementary School Wednesday, June 2.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2010
Longboat crew makes 'critical' decisions to secure victory

Longboater Bill Dooley sailed his way to victory at the Bone Island Regatta Wednesday, May 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2010
Cannons Marina receives Sarasota Bay Watch award

Cannons Marina is the recipient of the first 5-Star Award to be given by Sarasota Bay Watch in recognition of its commitment to preserving the ocean.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2010
Vennemann graduates from Flagler College

Bridget Vennemann, of Longboat Key, graduated from Flagler College Monday, June 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2010
Kiwanis Club packs on the pounds for food drive

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key collected 2,218 pounds of food during its recent food-pantry drive, which benefited All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 9, 2010
Trees root of north-end power problem

Florida Power & Light has hired a contractor to trim trees and vegetation near power lines on the north end of the Key in an effort to stop frequent power outages.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 9, 2010
Sand accumulation concerns residents

North-end residents want the sand spit that has accumulated under Longboat Pass Bridge removed.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 9, 2010
The swan caretaker

David Novak remains dedicated to his duty of caring for the Harbour Links family.

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