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  • November 10, 2010
Play Dates

National senior clay court tournament returns; Observer Challenge rallies for its 11th year

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  • News
Tennis fanatic Birgit Berry loves the sport so much she's sometimes out on the court twice a day.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 10, 2010
Athlete of the Week

This week's featured athlete is Birgit Berry of the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan
  • November 10, 2010
Deal Us In

It's best to avoid the 4-3 fit

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  • News
Kristina Berg submitted this sunset photo, taken at La Firenza, 4127 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Fiery Sunset

Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Susan MacManus speaks to the crowd of more than 75 people.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 9, 2010
Democrats gather for first luncheon on the season

The mid-term election results failed to dampen the spirits of the Longboat Key Club Democrat Club as 76 members gathered for the first luncheon meeting of the season Nov. 9, at The Chart House. Guest speaker Dr. Susan MacManus, a political science professor at the University of South Florida, urged the Democrats not to despair. 'Two years is a lifetime in politics,' MacManus said. 'The Republicans have two years to show what they can do, and if they don't, look out.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More than 20 Key Club volunteers participated in the walk.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2010
Volunteers step it up for beach walk

Walkers headed to Florida beaches to take pictures in preparation for tourist season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town code does not permit weeds and grass in excess of 12 inches. This photo does not represent Robert Smith's yard.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 9, 2010
Code board fines resident

Longboat Key resident Robert Smith was fined $4,000 for what the Code Enforcement Board deemed a violation of its weeds and grass ordinance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 8, 2010
OBITUARY: Melvin 'Mel' Shapiro

Melvin Shapiro, 85, was a 25-year Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Mayor Joan Webster will not seek another two-year term this March.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 8, 2010
Webster not running for commissioner

At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger still has no official challengers for his seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Leonard and Suzanne Weinstein
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 8, 2010
Harbor Circle starts off the season

Unusually cool temperatures led to a change in location for the annual start-of-the-season gathering Nov. 8 for Harbor Circle residents. Traditionally held poolside, this year the group moved indoors to the home of hosts Barbara and Gary Huston.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joy Danner with Ed and Ro Wheeler
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 7, 2010
All Angels welcome back brunch

There were no speeches but a lot of smiles and warm greetings as members of All Angels by the Sea congregation gathered Sunday, Nov. 7, for a Welcome Back brunch at the Bird Key Yacht Club. The main topic of conversation was "What did you do this summer." The Rev. David Danner visited with members and shared with them news of upcoming church events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Merrill Zinder and Irwin Pastor
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 7, 2010
"Holiday Happenings" at Temple Beth Israel

"Holiday Happenings" at Temple Beth Israel on Sunday, Nov. 7 attracted an enthusiastic crowd of shoppers. A highlight of the afternoon was a song and dance performance by students of the Goldie Feldman Academy. The Beth Israel Women organized the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairwomen Keren Lifrak, Monica Barth and Caryn Patterson
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 6, 2010
VIDEO: Girls Inc. 'Beach Ball' shakes up Longboat Key

A group of girls kept warm by dancing their hearts out on the sand at Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County's Beach Ball 'La Plage Bleue,' at The Longboat Key Club and Resort. Scroll down for video.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairs Bill and Joyce Steele with Chef Joe Santangini
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 6, 2010
BKYC gorges on fresh catch at seafood extravaganza

More than 200 people attended Bird Key Yacht Club's annual Welcome Back Seafood Extravaganza over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Richard Damm, a celebrity agent, and Mary Bock, as Dolly Parton.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 6, 2010
Longboat Harbour residents go "Hollywood"

The residents of Longboat Harbour had a smashing time Saturday night as they dressed up and attended the "Longboat Harbour Goes Hollywood" event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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