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Longboat Key

Meet this week's athlete, Donna Swain.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 22, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Linda Swain

In August, Longboat Key resident Linda Swain passed her eight-month yoga teacher certification, which she received from Yoga of the Heart in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brian Gunnell
  • November 22, 2011
Bridge Bites: Detective work

East's 2♦ was a Weak Two, showing six Diamonds and less than opening values. N-S push on to 4♠, a contract that is in danger of losing a trick in each suit. On the other hand, with a bit of sleuthing, you might even make an overtrick.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jon Boscia submitted this sunset photo, taken just south of New Pass.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Weekly Winner: Natural Setting

Jon Boscia submitted this sunset photo, taken just south of New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ray Alexander, owner of Engel & Völkers Anna Maria Island/Longboat Key said he has always been interested in the vacation market. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
FULL STORY Engel & Volkers launches new Longboat Key office, division

The new vacation division, E&V Vacations International, will be based out of the company's new office at Mediterranean Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commodore Bob Baime prepares to cut the ribbon
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Commodore's Ball and Opening

In three-and-a-half months, Bird Key Yacht Club has undergone renovations to its front entrance, parking lot, entry hall, lobby and has introduced a two-story foyer and port cochere. The project was completed according to budget and just in time for the Commodore's Ball on Saturday, Nov. 19. A ceremonial cannon was fired in conjunction with the doors flying open and the lights coming on. Club members were received by board members and the new and old Commodores. Welcome Home, Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Huber with Heather, Nichole and Miles Messenger and Connie Willis
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party Album 2

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's Gourmet Lawn Party on Saturday, Nov. 19 benefitting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital as well as local children had a huge turn-out, and provided an even better guest experience than last years. Last year, the event brought in 650 people and this year, there was a minimum of 1,005 attendees. The Kiwanis Club has never sold more than 350 tickets, but sold a record-breaking 400 this year. The event took place at Longboat Key Club island side.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joan Grenke
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's Gourmet Lawn Party on Saturday, Nov. 19 benefitting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital as well as local children had a huge turn-out, and provided an even better guest experience than last years. Last year, the event brought in 650 people and this year, there was a minimum of 1,005 attendees. The Kiwanis Club has never sold more than 350 tickets, but sold a record-breaking 400 this year.

  • Longboat Key
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Emily Dabio
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Angel Bazaar

Angels were everywhere at the first every Holiday Angel Bazaar at Longboat Island Chapel on Saturday, Nov. 19. From ornaments to angel-themed books to 'angels' serving breakfast and hand-made soup to hungry shoppers. This Christmas, lucky recipients of bazaar goods will receive hand-knit sweaters, handmade jewelry, baked goods, note cards, watercolor paintings, signed books, framed poetry and holiday decorations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The event included live music, food and drink samplings from more than two-dozen restaurants, and a raffle drawing with a grand prize of either a Volkswagen Jetta or $20,000 cash.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 21, 2011
VIDEO: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

More than 1,000 tickets were sold for the Nov. 19 Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party, which benefited St. Jude's Children's Hospital and the Longboat Key Kiwanis Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Ann Allen and Marlene Yonko
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Christmas Bazaar

The women of St Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church worked like elves to prepare for their annual holiday Bazaar and the day finally came on Saturday, Nov. 19. Baked goods, jewelry, and fully-decorated trees were just some of the items people will be exchanging for Christmas this year, thanks to the St. Mary Women.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barbara Bishop and Lucinda Hathaway
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Opening reception

Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society unveils it's 'Open Aqueous and Signature Show' at the opening reception on Friday, Nov. 18 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design. The Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society consists of 200 members of 7 coastal counties and many of the members were present at the opening.

  • Longboat Key
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Alex Morel, of Wagner Realty, stands up on one of the rings of the tree to hang up a branch.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 19, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Christmas tree gets decorated

Members of the community and business people from the circle came out, Saturday, Nov. 19, to help decorate the St. Armands Christmas tree.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Longboat Key Town Manager Bruce St. Denis. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 18, 2011
St. Denis receives 401k match totaling $10,161

The amount was not included in the $268,364.81 severance package.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read some of our favorite Cops Corner entries from this week.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner cases featured in all Observers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pat and Mike Biber
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Fete Du Beaujolais Nouveau

Maison Blanche hosted a tasting and sampling celebrating Fete du Beaujolais Nouveau on Thursday, Nov. 18. It is a red wine made from gamay grapes from the region of Beaujolais in France. It is harvested for only a few weeks before drinking, and it only keeps through the holiday.

  • Longboat Key
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