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Longboat Key

Gersh Cohn and his privately published book.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • July 27, 2011
Cohn shares a lifetime of wisdom

About 15 years ago, Gersh Cohn started thinking about the knowledge that he had gained in his life, and he wanted to share it with his family. And, so began a series of letters that he sent to his children and grandchildren and sometimes to other relatives and friends.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 27, 2011
Obituary: Mary Louise Redding

Mary Louise Redding, 99, Longboat Key, died July 16.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 27, 2011
Obituary: Dolores Ann Kapernarnos

Dolores Ann Kapernarnos, 81, of Longboat Key, died July 18. She is remembered as a loving mother, spouse and grandmother.

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Mike and Cyndi Seamon, Bill and Meike Dooley and Chris and Patty Sileo dressed up in sombreros and mustaches.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 27, 2011
Festive fiesta

The people have spoken. Tommy Klauber, chef/owner at Pattigeorge's restaurant, has been organizing popular themed interactive dinners at his restaurant for years.

  • Longboat Key
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Zupon
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 27, 2011
Business Observer

Theresa Zupon named Key Club human resources director Edward Jones on the Circle to hold planning seminars LBK First Bank branch collecting food Moore's Restaurant offers 'Midnight at Moore's' specials

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This home at 1 John Ringling Blvd., in Lido Beach, has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and 1,511 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.3 million.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 27, 2011
Lido Beach home sells for $2.3 million

John and Suzette Lodge, of Osprey, sold the home at 1 John Ringling Blvd. in Lido Beach Division A to JRB LLC, a Florida limited-liability company with a Sarasota address, for $2.3 million. Built in 1973, the 1,511-square-foot home has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms and sits on more than a half-acre of land. According to the Sarasota County Property Appraiser's website, sarasotaproperty.net, the last recorded sale related to the parcel was for $10,000 in August 1971.

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Cris Meyers, Jayne Weiss, Mary Lou Johnson and Lynnie Walters wear their Out Of the Box T-shirts.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • July 27, 2011
Fivesome enjoys friendship, fitness and fearlessness

The core group numbers five: Mary Lou Johnson, Cris Meyers, Margaret Wallace, Lynn Walters and Jayne Weiss. They are all in their 50s and 60s. Walters and Weiss are snowbirds; the others live full-time on Longboat Key. They all take fitness classes at the Longboat Key Club, and that's where they met. It is also where they decided to do things differently.

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A Casey Key Gulf-front estate at 1011 Casey Key Road recently sold for $7,575,000.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 27, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Helmer Hagman joins St. Armands office of Michael Saunders & Co. Casey Key sees 2011 record home sale

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 27, 2011
Bridge Scoreboard

View the results for the Longboat Key Duplicate Bridge Club

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  • By Donna Swan
  • July 27, 2011
Deal Us In: Special skills can aid in bridge win

Bunny Roland, of Traverse City, Mich., proves that she has the special skills to win at this duplicate bridge game.

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James Smith submitted this sunset photo, taken on the Fourth of July on Holmes Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 27, 2011
Weekly Winner: Purple Haze

James Smith submitted this sunset photo, taken on the Fourth of July on Holmes Beach.

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Last year's triathlon drew approximately 350 participants.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 25, 2011
LLSA Chamber plans for two triathlons

Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce President Tom Aposporos hopes to hold events in October 2011 and May 2012.

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Mike and Cyndi Seamon, Bill and Meike Dooley and Chris and Patty Sileo dressed up in sombreros and mustaches Friday, July 22 for the Interactive Mexico dinner at Pattigeorge’s.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Interactive Dinner at Pattigeorge's

Pattigeorge's held a Mexican themed interactive dinner Friday, July 22 at their restaurant on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ximena Fernandez painted hearts on Nicole Norwine's face at last year's Fish Fry.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 22, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Save Our Seabirds Fish Fry

Venture out to City Island for this weekend's fishiest fundraiser.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

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