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Longboat Key

Dr. Arthur Ancowitz has biked all over the world, and he also swims, runs, plays tennis and has recently taken up tap dancing.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 3, 2010
The best health defense is an excellent offense

It is well documented that exercise is a powerful defense against heart attack and stroke, so when a paper titled, "The War on Arteriosclerosis," by Longboat Key's Dr. Arthur Ancowitz was sent to The Longboat Observer, we knew where to put it.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2010
Family photo

Dick Grace submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Diplomat Resort, 3155 Gulf of Mexico Drive. 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
District 13 Rep. Vern Buchanan waves to a packed room Tuesday night at Sarasota Yacht Club during his victory speech.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 2, 2010
Vern Victorious

On Election Night, Republican Ray Pilon's state Rep. District 69 win propels Republican sweep.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town Attorney David Persson discussed town functions with Chuck Fuller at last year's Citizens Academy of Government.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 2, 2010
Registration open for LBK Citizens Academy of Government

The four-session class takes place Wednesdays beginning Jan. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Voters head to the polls at Longboat Island Chapel before 9 a.m. Tuesday morning.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 2, 2010
Polls open until 7 p.m.

Longboat Key's two polling stations had a steady stream of voters early this morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bruce St. Denis told the Town Commission a north-end beach project is needed to save homes from sever erosion.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 1, 2010
Beach project moving forward

The Town Commission agreed that a $4.5 million beach project planned for the north end of the island is necessary.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Betty Rahm
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 1, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Voting poll

On the eve of the general election, we asked Longboaters what has been the biggest influence on them this election season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Sue Wolverton
  • November 1, 2010
Vote no on Amendment 4 for health of our economy

In the upcoming Nov. 2 election, Florida voters will determine the passage of Amendment 4 to the Florida Constitution. This statewide 'Vote on everything' amendment will have a devastating impact on our state's economy and quality of life and would require citizens to decide hundreds of technical land-use planning issues at the ballot box.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Teresa Beeson
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 1, 2010
Bayou Tavern hosts Halloween party

Imaginations ran rampant as party-goers turned out for a Halloween celebration Sunday at the Bayou Tavern at the Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim Sherer and Aaron Lemoniades stand with freshly painted stakes. Photo by Mary Lou Johnson.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 1, 2010
Turtle nesting season ends

Turtle-nesting season ended yesterday, but volunteers already have a stake in next season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Town Commission will also discuss an upcoming north end beach renourishment project tonight.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 1, 2010
Commission reviews sign code

The Town Commission will review more changes to its controversial sign code at its regular meeting tonight.

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  • News
Jeanne Dimmick, Donna Heffner and Dee Tornillo
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 31, 2010
Spanish Main holds spooky celebration

Spanish Main Yacht Club held their annual Halloween party on Sunday, Oct. 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kay and Bob Goodman and Margaret Churchill with Jeff and Jane Johnson
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 30, 2010
Ghoulish get-ups stroll SYC

Never mind the outlandish costumed characters who floated around Sarasota Yacht Club for this year's Halloween party - it was the giant inflatable black cat in the lobby that first caught everyone's attention!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jean Zakovec with Bill and Joyce Steele and Jim Zakovec
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 30, 2010
Drifting spirits haunt BKYC

Bird Key Yacht Club members laced up in costumes ranging from witches to hippies this Halloween.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Erik Hermansen, Cole Reuter, Lola Scott, India Hirschowitz, Isabella Scott and Emma Levins pose on St. Armand's Circle.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 30, 2010
St. Armands Circle celebrates Halloween

St. Armands Circle was filled with tons of trick-or-treaters, young and young at heart, Saturday evening. All the stores and restaurants stayed open late so that bumble-bees, witches, ninjas and pumpkins could fill their bags full of sweet treats.

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