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Longboat Key | Trending

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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 14, 2010
Two dead dolphins found on LBK

Mote's Stranding Investigations team do not believe the deaths are weather-related.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote educators designed the traveling ‘Sanctuary Reef’ exhibit. Photo by Jason Robertshaw.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 14, 2010
Mote 'Sanctuary Reef' exhibit opens tomorrow

The traveling exhibit gives a shrimp's-eye view of a coral reef.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Firefighters Pension Board Chairman Keith Tanner said an investigation is necessary to discern why the town's pension plan is under-funded.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 13, 2010
Pension board approves investigation

The Firefighters' Pension Board on Dec. 13 approved two separate investigations of their pension for a cost of $65,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alfred Ginewsky was a partner in the historic Avon Old Farms Inn in Avon, Conn.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 13, 2010
OBITUARY: Alfred Ginewsky

Alfred Ginewsky, 95, was a resident of Sarasota and former Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The antique stove is priced at $4,000.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 13, 2010
Colony liquidation sale continues

The sale has attracted an average of 350 customers daily during its first four days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Santa Claus (Paul Kuell) and Marcus Yawn
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 13, 2010
Christ Church fulfills dreams of local kids

For the third year, members of Christ Church Presbyterian held a Christmas party for students of 13th Ave. Dream Center in Bradenton. As usual, Santa arrived with gift bags for the youngsters and they all enjoyed Christmas cookies. A special gift to the school was a selection of books for a lending library. The students, first, second and third graders sang their version of Jungle Bells and three students gave readings. Organizer of the party was Beverly Sutton assisted by several church members.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Renee Crames, Ronni Bernard with Adele and Gerald Beverley
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 13, 2010
Party provides cozy sanctuary for Key residents

Sanctuary residents gathered Dec. 13, at the clubhouse, for a festive holiday party. Organized by Marianna Odlen, the buffet included bowls of shrimp, salads and platters of ham. A popular dessert choice was the miniature cream puffs. The evening's cool weather was a topic of conversation; many guests gave thanks they were on the Key and not at northern residences.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Willa Saalwaechter with John and Barbara Sulton
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 11, 2010
Belles of the ball

Sarasota Yacht Club held its Holly Ball Saturday, Dec. 11, when members dolled themselves up in gowns and tuxes before gathering with one another for the festive occasion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jean Potter and Winfield Giguere
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 11, 2010
St. Mary parishioners carry on tradition

Cloudy skies cleared just in time for St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church's annual picnic Dec. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Isabelle Carlsson and Lily Parmuka
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 10, 2010
St. Lucia Celebration lights the night

The 23rd annual Lucia celebration, presented by the Swedish Club of Sarasota, was held Dec.10, at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rick and Saint Cacchiotti and Steve Magner
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • December 10, 2010
Perlman hosts holiday bash

Richard Perlman hosted an evening of festive fun Friday, Dec. 10 for his co-workers at Michael Saunders & Co.'s Longboat Key offices. Approximately 100 Michael Saunders employees, family and friends attended the celebration at his home in Sandhamn Place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Established in 1980, the Tablet of Honor currently holds 18 names of Longboat Key history makers.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 10, 2010
Town makes monumental move

Two historical monuments were removed from the building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marsha Glawitsch, Mirage Maraj, Cathy Powell and Tom Geyman won Division One of the 2008 Observer Challenge.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 10, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Observer Cup

Get your game on at the Observer Cup golf tournament and the Observer Challenge tennis tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Glawitsch and Linda Gillott
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 9, 2010
Observer Challenge kicks off with cocktails

This weekend, the first round of The Observer Cup tournament and the 11th annual Observer Challenge will take place.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 9, 2010
OBITUARY: Elsie Fiford

Elsie Fiford, 87, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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