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Longboat Key

A pink shirt signifies Susan Levine’s life-changing breast-cancer survival.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 9, 2012
Neighbors: Susan Levine

Levine dedicates her time to promoting grassroots efforts and women's issues.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 9, 2012
Obituary: Stanley A. Macbeth

Stanley A. Macbeth, of Longboat Key, and Avon, Conn., died April 29. He was 85.

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  • May 9, 2012
Obituary: Pamela Chapman

Pamela Chapman, of Sarasota, and formerly of London and Longboat Key, died May 1.

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Katherine Alexandra was named music director at the Longboat Island Chapel earlier this year.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • May 9, 2012
Katherine Alexandra takes on role as music director

Russian-born Katherine Alexandra is a talented vocalist; she has won numerous honors as a concert pianist.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • May 9, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
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This home at 611 Mourning Dove Drive has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,326 square feet of living area. It sold for $3 million. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 9, 2012
Gulf of Mexico Drive home sells for $3.3 million

A home in Longboat Key Bayfront tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Frank and Ellen Kaman sold their home at 5200 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Joseph and Clare Welch, of Plymouth, Mich., for $3.3 million.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Brian Gunnell
  • May 9, 2012
Bridge Bites: Voyage of discovery

Forgive the grandiloquent title: We are not talking here about Lewis and Clark, nor the HMS Beagle, nor even Christopher Columbus.

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  • News
Dawn DiLorenzo submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking Sarasota Bay.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 9, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Dawn DiLorenzo submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking Sarasota Bay.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 8, 2012
May 8: Daily Headlines Video

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  • May 8, 2012
Obituary: Richard H. Hall

Richard H. Hall, of Bradenton, and formerly of Cape May Point, N.J., and Longboat Key, died May 1. He was 85.

  • Longboat Key
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Diane Martin-Gaillet and Bernard Gaillet
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Cinco de Derby

Bird Key Yacht Club decided not to choose which holiday to celebrate and went with a joint theme on May 5. While some went for the best sombrero, others went for the most creative Derby hats. Even the menu was dual-themed and featured southern comfort food as well as Spanish-themed.

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The algae isn't related to red tide or the BP oil spill nor is it the result of a boater dumping sewage into the water. Photo by www.MaryLouJohnsonPhotography.com.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 8, 2012
Harmless algae surfaces along Key shore

The gunk-like substance is no cause for alarm - it is the result of warm weather and moves with the tide and wind.

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Brenna Foster submitted this sunset photo, taken near G.WIZ in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2012
UPDATE: Cool Today Monthly Winner: April

Brenna Foster submitted this sunset photo, taken near G.WIZ in Sarasota.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2012
May 7: Daily Headlines Video

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Dean DuCray aka Colonel Sanders
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Kentucky Derby Party

Sarasota Yacht Club took bets on horses on May 5, but part of the proceeds went to the Sarasota Yacht Club's Charitable Foundation and will benefit area children. But the Derby wasn't the only competition; the women had a vote for the best hat. It was such a party that, Colonel Sanders decided to skip out on the derby to spend some time at SYC.

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