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Longboat Key

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
Service: Merle Huntington

A celebration of life for Merle Huntington, 92, of Longboat Key and Brevard, N.C., will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian, 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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Abuza
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
Obituary: Zachary 'Zack' Abuza

Zachary 'Zack' Abuza, 93, of Plymouth Harbor and formerly of Longboat Key, died Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
You observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
SICILY. Longboat Key residents Mike and Joan Cohen, Bunny and Mort Skirboll, and Hannah and Norman Weinberg took their Observer along to the ancient Greek and Roman ruins in Siragusa, Sicily.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

Observer readers visited Sicily, Jacksonville and Alaska, and brought their favorite local newspaper along for the ride.

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  • Neighbors
This home at 361 S. Blvd. of the Presidents has six bedrooms, six baths, two half-baths, a pool and 6,462 square feet of living area. It sold for $3,325,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 20, 2013
John Ringling Estates home sells for $3,325,000

Robert and Lisa Morris, of Sarasota, sold their home at 361 S. Blvd. of the Presidents to Joseph and Barbara Cincotta, of Dover, Mass., for $3,325,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking the Sarasota skyline from Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

John Caviglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking the Sarasota skyline from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Millard, Ambassador Dog for Southeastern Guide Dogs
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club Meeting

On the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Longboat Key Garden Club came together to hear Marjorie Singer, the Donor Relations Manager of Southeastern Guide Dogs, speak about these talented pups and the individuals they are trained to assist.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karen Van Lindonk
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 19, 2013
The Good News: Karen Van Lindonk

Karen Van Lindonk is a volunteer with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2013
Sarasota and Longboat Observers win first place in Newspaper of the Year contest

For the second consecutive year, the Sarasota Observer and the Longboat Observer won first place in their divisions in Local Media Association's 2013 Newspaper of the Year contest.

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Owners of 205 units voted either in person or by proxy to approve a settlement. Only three units voted against the settlement.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 19, 2013
Colony owners approve settlement

Unit owners approved a proposed Colony settlement but unit owner Andy Adams' block of 58 votes are subject to a list of conditions.

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  • News
L’Ambiance resident Irwin Pastor qualified Nov. 15 for the at-large seat and will run against Armando Linde.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 18, 2013
Two commission races set for March

Commissioner Terry Gans will run against District 3 opponent Ray Rajewski. Armando Linde and Irwin Pastor will faceoff for the at-large commission seat.

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Tom Aposporos and Longboat Key Vice Mayor David Brenner, pictured, and Mayor Jim Brown provided early leadership for the foundation. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 18, 2013
Longboat Key Foundation established at CFSC

The foundation was formed last month to benefit the Key and its residents.

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  • News
Commodore David and Marilyn Powell
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the members of Bird Key Yacht Club gathered in their finest and fanciest to honor Commodore David Powell and his wife, Marilyn, for their efforts and contributions throughout the year.

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Shelia Wynne, Margery Blacklow and Nancy Skadron
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Sanctuary Welcome Back Party

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Sanctuary at Longboat Key Club held a Welcome Back Party for returning residents.

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Joe Cordasco with Alicia Kubiak and Dutton Yost
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

On Saturday, Nov. 16, over 400 people came together for the much-anticipated Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party. The crowd enjoyed tasty dishes from 30 local restaurants, a wide variety of drinks and an enticing raffle. This highly attended Kiwanis Club event benefited children's charities.

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