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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 22, 2010
10 cold stunned turtles released in Collier County

The turtles were treated at Mote's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital during the last two-and-a-half weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 21, 2010
Wagner Realty announces new LBK branch manager, agents

The company decided to partially merge the staffs of its Longboat Key and West Manatee offices.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 21, 2010
Science and art collide at meeting of the minds

Mote Marine scientist Dr. Randy Wells and Asolo Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards explored a conversation on science and creativity during Mote's first Science Cafe.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2010
Leatherback turtle released after two days of rehab

Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Hospital treated one of its largest patients ever recently. Lizzy, a 787-pound leatherback sea turtle rescued from Lee County, came to Mote for rehabilitation after stranding Tuesday, Jan. 5. She was released more than 20 miles off the coast of St. Petersburg two days later.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2010
Historic discounts offered on merchandise

Pining for a peacock T-shirt? Then become a member or renew your membership at the Longboat Key Historical Society and receive 10% off all merchandise at the group's museum, 6826 Gulf of Mexico Drive. But act now. The deal is history Feb. 1. Visit longboatkeyhistory.org.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2010
Kiwanis Club seeks 2009 Citizen of the Year nominees

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is accepting nominations for its 2009 Citizen of the Year Award.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2010
On cold night, special hat is one hot item

On Jan. 6 at Harry's Continental Kitchens' wine tasting, more than one person asked Gary Steinman to sell the hat off his head.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 20, 2010
Water baby

Brisk winds and a chilly water temperature didn't deter 13-month-old Jordan Atkins, who splashed in the surf at the north end of Longboat Key Jan. 19. Jordan's mom, Kayle, said Jordan loves the beach and that he keeps trying to swim while in the bathtub.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2010
Canines think it's doggone cold, too

Last week was doggone cold. So when Romeo, a Great Dane, went for his Wednesday walk on the north end of Longboat Key with his owners, Amanda and Joe Sikorski, he bundled up in his red sweater.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 20, 2010
Early voting continues this week

The town of Longboat Key is holding early voting for a town-wide preliminary election for District 1 candidates Lynn Larson, Lee Pokoik and incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg through Friday, Jan. 22, at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2010
Jewels on the bay

This year's tour features two homes on Longboat Key to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2010
Business Observer

Mirabai Holland releases new DVD exercise set

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 20, 2010
Yiddish newspaper remains a leader for Jewish people

The Jewish Forward has been published for 112 years - and will likely be around for at least 100 more.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2010
Bob Twigg memorial celebration

A memorial celebration for Robert "Bob" Twigg, of Longboat Key and Leesburg, Va., who died Nov. 16, 2009, will take place at 1 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 20, 2010
Player of the week: Andy Gladsden

Longboat Key Public Tennis Center

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