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Longboat Key | Neighbors

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  • July 1, 2009
Business Observer

Business Observer

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 1, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Real Estate Reports

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kent Chetlain
  • July 1, 2009
Beach Residence condo sells for $2.18 million

Two weeks after the keys' season high of 17 recorded-realty sales, the keys' market dropped back to 11 transactions the second week of June and seven the third week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2009
Freedom Festival features fun time for the Fourth

He's ready for action. We received official word from the mouth of Uncle Sam himself - Longboat Key's Jim Seaton - that he can't wait to resume his role as Uncle Sam for the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce's Freedom Festival this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2009
Harry's presents record check to United Way

Harry's Continental Kitchens owners Harry and Lynn Christensen presented a check for $935 Thursday, June 25, for United Way of Manatee County's Climbing for Dollars

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2009
Picture captures patriotic pride

Longboat Key resident Virginia Sanders is known for her photography, among other talents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2009
Obituary: Benjamin Gilfix

Benjamin Gilfix, 71, of Longboat Key, died June 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2009
Whitney Beach Deli & Wines re-opens Saturday

After closing the restaurant and bar last Sunday, June 21, owner Andrew Hlywa decided to re-open his bar and restaurant with a limited menu starting Saturday, June 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 25, 2009
Harry's wine tasting raises highest amount to date

Harry's Continental Kitchens June 18 wine tasting benefiting United Way of Manatee County raised the most money at a Harry's wine-tasting fundraiser to date.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 24, 2009
Free For All

Get ready to paint the town red, white and blue. Freedom Fest, Longboat Key's annual Fourth of July extravaganza, is back, and this year's event features an encore presentation.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2009
Community Calendar

DON'T MISS LLSA Chamber of Commerce Reception for President Tom Aposporos What: The 'acting' is over. Tom Aposporos is now the official president of the chamber. Join him and other chamber members for a casual, personal reception. The event is free and open to the public. Call 383-2466.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2009
Worship Services

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road, will hold Wednesday communion and anointing services at 10 a.m. Sunday worship services are at 9 a.m. The Rev. David Danner is the rector. 383-8161.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2009
Obituaries

Jill Green, 76, of State College, Pa., and formerly of Longboat Key, died Monday, June 22.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2009
It's read everywhere

The Longboat Observer has logged many travel miles this summer after its trips around the world.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 24, 2009
Obituary: Marguerite 'Peggy' Antonello

Marguerite 'Peggy' Antonello, 80, of Longboat Key and Western Springs, Ill., died June 22.

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