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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 23, 2010
Tommy Bahama features "I AM HOME" artists

The Tommy Bahama Retail Store, located on St. Armands Circle, showcased the works of homeless artists living in the Sarasota and Bradenton area who are participants of the "I am home" art project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 21, 2010
Whale sharks spotted near Sarasota

Mote scientists tagged three of the 10 sharks to study their movement patterns.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • June 18, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Lynches Pub & Grub

Lynches Pub & Grub owners Ethna and Christine Lynch share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 18, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Mote Marine Laboratory Turtle Walks

Mote-trained volunteers will guide participants as they learn about protecting sea turtles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 17, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Terry's Framing & Art Supplies

The store carries all price ranges, from $6-per-foot framing to $125-per-foot materials and everything in between.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2010
Plaza could find slippery slope

Manatee County resident Bobby Edington and Whitney Beach Plaza owner Andrew Hlywa have a plan to use the Whitney Beach shopping center as a command center in case oil from the BP spill reaches Longboat Key's beaches.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2010
Wedding bells will ring in 2012

Justin Iannello, son of Longboat Key residents Dr. Joseph and Karen Iannello, recently got engaged to Maanasi Chandarana, daughter of Dr. Himanshu and Surekha Chandarana, of Pinellas Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2010
OBITUARY: Horace White 'Buzz' Gross

Horace White "Buzz" Gross, 93, of Plymouth Harbor, died June 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • 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
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