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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2010
OBITUARY: Marjorie Racine Brown

Marjorie Racine Brown, 89, was known as the 'fisherwoman of Longboat Key.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Easter Egg Hunt Around the Circle

St. Armands Circle's first Easter egg hunt will feature more than 3,000 eggs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 2, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Sahara

The owners of Binjara Traders and Ivory Coast are opening a third store in St. Armands.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2010
It's lights out one month early

APRIL FOOLS -- Due to the recent sighting on Longboat of a leatherback turtle, which nests earlier than loggerhead turtles, turtle-lighting season will begin one month early on April 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 1, 2010
OBITUARY: Samuel Chapin

Samuel Chapin, 90, was a 39-year resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 1, 2010
Garden Club's home tour bloomed

This year's event netted $1,700 more than last year's tour.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2010
Longboat honors a true swinger

APRIL FOOLS -- The Longboat Key Town Commission voted unanimously last week at its regular meeting to present the coveted key to Longboat to renowned golfer Tiger Woods.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 1, 2010
Recipe and a Reservation: Euphemia Haye Restaurant and The Haye Loft

Euphemia Haye owners D'Arcy and Chef Raymond Arpke share an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 31, 2010
Residents face unbear-able loss

Carol Camiener and Jim Herrington are sad to report that their 1980 Gund Snuffles stuffed bear went missing from Table 8 Saturday, March 27, at the Ringling College Night at the Avant-Garde: The Pajama Party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 31, 2010
Christ Church members go out to the ball game

Approximately 40 members of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian went out to a ball game Monday, March 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 31, 2010
Temple Tuesday celebrates Passover at luncheon

Passover was celebrated by Temple Beth Israel's Temple Tuesday group March 23 with a traditional ceremony led by Rabbi Jonathan Katz.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 31, 2010
TBI elects new officers and board

Temple Beth Israel has elected and installed a new board of trustees and officers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 31, 2010
Boaters learn water safety at Sarasota Yacht Club

Nearly 70 sailors and boating enthusiasts attended a "Safety at Sea" seminar held Saturday, March 27, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2010
LBK grandson leads Blue Devils to Final Four

LBK grandson leads Blue Devils to Final Four

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 31, 2010
Key of Sea Chorus performs spring concert

The Key of Sea Chorus concluded the season with a spring concert held March 24, at The Players Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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