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Longboat Key

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2014
Obituary: Kenneth Hugh Barr

Kenneth Hugh Barr, 73, of Sarasota, died May 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Obituary: James Raymond Boyer

James Raymond Boyer, 75, of Sarasota, died April 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 7, 2014
Your Neighbor: Sue Reese

For the past 10 years, Sue Reese has hosted a program called 'Travel Talk' on a nonprofit TV station, Berks Community Television, near her hometown of Reading, Pa.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo These wetlands were once covered with 6 inches of Australian pine needles. Newly planted spartina grass helped mangroves to grow that are today alive with fiddler crabs, minnows, crustaceans and sea birds that feed on the rich fauna.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 7, 2014
Cleanup offers view of grassroots effort

Sister Keys could hold up to eight homes today were it not for the effort of a group of conservation-minded residents in the early 1990s.

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  • News
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 7, 2014
Business Briefs

Deborah Beacham sells Casey Key home; White Oaks Investment Management opens new office; VUE Sarasota Bay announces sales team

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy photo Unit 36B at Grand Mariner condominium, 595 Dream Island Road, has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,928 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.4 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 7, 2014
Grand Mariner condominium sells for $1.4 million

A condominium in Grand Mariner on Longboat Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Richard Crooks throws his daughter, Ayla, up in the air during sunset on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Richard Crooks throws his daughter, Ayla, up in the air during sunset on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 7, 2014
All Faiths makes final push for campaign Against Summer Hunger

The All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger is nearing completion, and the nonprofit reports it's close to reaching its goals.

  • East County
  • News
Diane Maddaleno has been coming to the Meals on Wheels Plus Daybreak Adult Day Services for five years. Pictured with Chief Development Officer Kristen Theisen, Maddaleno says she enjoys the variety of activities and discussions the organization offers.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2014
The Good News: Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee strives to improve the lives of seniors in the area through both traditional meal delivery programs and supportive care-giving services.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Joann Mancuso, Cindy Hayworth and Melissa Herron
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Turtle Watch Wine Tasting

The last wine tasting of the season drew a caring crowd on Wednesday, May 7, at Harry's Restaurant on the Patio. Benefitting the Longboat Key Turtle Watch, the event offered attendees a sampling of wine from around the world as well as hors d'oeuvres.

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  • News
Lou Newman with one of this many photographs featured at Plymouth Harbor’s Mezzanine Art Gallery.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lou Newman's "Birds & Bears" Exhibit

Lou Newman's wildlife photography exhibit, 'Birds & Bears,' opened with a reception on Tuesday, May 6, at Plymouth Harbor's Mezzanine Art Gallery. The works will be on display until August 31.

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Photo by Kelsey Grau
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
New to the nest

Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Patrol was in for a surprise Tuesday morning when it came across tracks leading to the first nest of the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Calling all graduates

The Longboat Observer is seeking all 2014 high school and college graduates who live on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys for its annual graduation special.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Campaign Against Summer Hunger

Here are the donation totals for All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Blue Que Island Grill began as a smokehouse on Siesta Key in 2000.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Blu Que Island Grill

This week we went in the kitchen at Blu Que Island Grill with General Manager Maureen Hazlett and chef Kent Dalton while he prepares the restaurant's award-winning Asian smoked chicken wings.

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