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Linda and Ira Abrahamson
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade Luau

The Promenade hosted a welcome back Luau for its members on Wednesday, Nov. 16. They served chicken and shrimp kabobs, grilled veggies, rice, rolls and fruit sushi. Alma Kraman celebrated her 91 birthday at the event.

  • Longboat Key
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Mary Haveron, Helen Bradshaw and Elaine Johnson
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Meeting

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church Women take a virtual tour of Savannah at their meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Speaker Karen Jones with ASID talks about interior design in Savannah, GA.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cathy Bishop and Beverly Shapiro
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Garden Club Meeting

At the Longboat Key Garden Club Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 15 attendees learned the art of nature printing from Selby Printers JoAnn Migliore and Susan Lang. A nature print is applied pigment to natural objects that is transferred to fabric or paper and it's a great project for people who ca''t draw or paint.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
All Angel's by the Sea Men's Group Meeting learn about financial concerns in the current economy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church Men Meeting

The message WWSB ABC 7 Financial Advisor Richard Stern taught to the men's group of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church is that you can't rely on history as a guide. What worked well last year isn't always indicative of what works well now.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

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Christmas has come early to St. Armands Circle. They started putting up lights Tuesday, Nov. 15.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Christmas is here

Christmas has come early to St. Armands Circle. They started putting up lights Tuesday, Nov. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Club and Resort approved the Islandside project in June 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
Judge hears arguments in writ challenge

Judge Charles Roberts heard from both sides in the challenge to the Longboat Key Club and Resort's proposed Islandside project.

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Literacy Council President Donald Kayton and fellow Key residents Mary McGrath and Edward Cohen. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Literacy Council welcomes tutors

Literacy Council President and Longboat Key resident Donald Kayton welcomed volunteer tutors to a party hosted by Sarasota's Parker's Books Tuesday, Nov. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
SYC elects new GEM officers

Sarasota Yacht Club's Gal-E-Mates (GEMs) started the season off by electing new officers.

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  • Neighbors
Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Birthday present is a family affair

Pat Marschke received her family's presence for a birthday present this year.

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  • Neighbors
The board will decide once again whether to approve the ODP at an upcoming meeting, along with an application for a special-exception use of the chapel property and a site-plan amendment.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
P&Z to re-dial cell tower ODP

Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile have agreed to submit detailed construction plans as part of their applications to bring a 150-foot tower to the Longboat Island Chapel property.

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Longboat Key Planning Zoning & Building (P&Z) Director Monica Simpson
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
Simpson independent investigation continues

Attorney H. Hamilton 'Chip' Rice is wrapping up his investigation of employee allegations surrounding P&Z Director Monica Simpson.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
Sands Point residents challenge contributions

Richard and Marsha Crawford have filed a complaint alleging that their condominium association did not have the right to use association funds for contributions to the Islandside Property Owners Coalition.

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  • News
If you’re looking for a new recipe for your holiday feast repertoire, read on for some new and old favorites from Longboat Key chefs.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
A twist on Thanksgiving tradition

The Thanksgiving holiday is a time to rejoice with family members and friends and share all the reasons why one is thankful.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
News Briefs

Firefighters develop public-education program; Workshop to feature discussion of aging issues; Town of Longboat Key collects Toys for Tots

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