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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 24, 2009
Obituary: Charles Clark

Charles Clark, 90, of Logansport, Ind,. and formerly of Longboat Key and Sarasota, died Sept. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 24, 2009
Obituary: Ruth Henry Tiller

Ruth Henry Tiller, 98, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2009
Don't leave the lights on just yet

One sure sign of fall on Longboat Key? No, it's not cooler temperatures. It's the end of turtle-nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2009
Fire Rescue prepares to make a splash

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Longboat Key Fire Rescue firefighter/paramedics headed to the Longboat Key Club and Resort's pool for the morning. Then, they hit up the beach at Overlook Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2009
Ohio State Alumni Club helps to keep Sarasota beautiful

After its recent adoption of Bird Key Park, the Sarasota-Manatee Ohio State Alumni Club participated in the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2009
Temple unveils new place for prayers

ongboat Key may be a long way from Israel, but now Temple Beth Israel members can feel a little bit closer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2009
Circle Association heads downtown

The St. Armands Circle Association met for its monthly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 23, 2009
Smart shopping

Real-estate bargains are available even on Longboat Key. And real-estate officials say that buyers are getting smart, asking about more than price and location.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kent Chetlain
  • September 23, 2009
Emerald Harbor home sells for $1,375,000

Vicki and Paul White, from York, Pa., purchased the canal-front home at 771 Old Compass Road in the 81-lot Emerald Harbor subdivision from Lloyd Turman and his wife, Susan Atherton, for $1,375,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Donna Swan
  • September 23, 2009
Deal Un In: Play second hand high

The contributor writes: 'Don't print this if you feel that (the) second hand should always play low. Computer bridge condones second-hand high due to the time element.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2009
Weather

This week's temperatures and other weather-related statistics

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 21, 2009
Sub-adult loggerhead released by Mote

Mote Marine Laboratory officials released Liberty, a sub-adult loggerhead, this morning on Lido Beach.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 16, 2009
Sarasota proves it's got talent

Local performers both young and old turned out for the open auditions for 'Sarasota's Got Talent' competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 16, 2009
Former Circle association president takes on new role

Cheryl Whitten, former ScoopDaddy's owner, will assist St. Armands Circle Association Executive Director Diana Corrigan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2009
Worship Services

Worship Services

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