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Longboat Key

Susan and Don Featherman with Kumar Mahadevan, center
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Marine Party on the Pass

Mote Marine Laboratory hosted Party on the Pass Saturday, April 27. The fundraiser, catered by 12 Sarasota-Manatee Originals Restaurants, benefited medical treatment for sick and injured dolphins, whales and sea turtles.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bill Earl, Steve Sutter and Steve Hall
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Coast CEO Forum Golf Outing

Forty-four members of the Gulf Coast CEO Forum got together for a golf outing Friday, April 26, on the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Harbourside Course.

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Kevin and Missy Cooper celebrate a backyard makeover
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 26, 2013
April 26: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Development could cost the city; Weekend Best Bets; and Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Penthouse M at L'Ambiance sold for $6.75 million today.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 26, 2013
Record sales recorded on Key

A L'Ambiance condo sold for $6.75 million, and a Country Club Shores sold for $3.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
SPARCC President and CEO Olivia Thomas with board member Susan Kelley
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SPARCC Designer Donation Party

The ladies of SPARCC, the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, hosted a designer donation party Thursday, April 25, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Harbourside Dining Room. Saks Fifth Avenue stylists gave makeup demonstrations for the women who donated items for SPARCC's fall sale to benefit outreach programs for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.

  • Longboat Key
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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium will hold its Party on the Pass at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Mote Aquarium courtyard, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway. File Photo.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 26, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Party on the Pass

Fundraiser benefits Mote Marine's dolphin, whale and sea turtle hospitals.

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Wendy Walker and Nancy Moore organized the event
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Style Show

The ladies of Bird Key Yacht Club enjoyed a luncheon and style show THursday, April 25. Members dined on shrimp kabobs and watched her peers model fashions from Dreamweavers. Les Ciseaux provided hair and make up styling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Colony settlement talks continue - learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 25, 2013
April 25: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Colony settlement talks continue; Woman's Exchange plans its expansion; Lakewood Ranch Main Street repainting

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue responded to 477 calls during the first quarter of 2013.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 25, 2013
Longboat Key Fire Rescue calls increase in first quarter

Call volume is up 10% during the first three months of 2013, according to Longboat Key Fire Rescue.

  • Longboat Key
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Commissioner Jack Duncan attended a Colony special workshop via Skype Wednesday at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 25, 2013
Colony settlement talks continue

A special meeting held Wednesday to discuss the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort revealed a settlement between affected parties could be reached within 60 days.

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  • News
Sarasota County Sheriff's Department searches for a wallet thief - learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 24, 2013
April 24: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Deputies seek wallet thief; Residents debate groin control; SPORTING CHANCE: Ed Fallon; Season extends past Easter on St. Armands

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Lord's Warehouse managers Cindy Kuehnel and Dee Pelton. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Chapel lets them eat cake

The Longboat Island Chapel's board of directors threw an appreciation party Tuesday, April 16, for Lord's Warehouse volunteers that included a sweet treat: a thank-you cake decorated with white frosting, spring flowers and the message, "Thank you Lord's Warehouse volunteers."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Clean out your closet for SPARCC

Your Prada shoes are so last year ... but oh so perfect to donate to Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center's (SPARCC) Reverse Trunk Show 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Here, Mary Ahern, Bobby Reardon, Lorraine Reardon and Paul Ahern enjoy the sunset in front of Beachplace condominium.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Life's a beach for Beachplace residents

We get lots of photos of sunsets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Library books unused campaign contributions

Longboat Key closed the books on election season last month, but campaign contributions recently added up for the Longboat Library.

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  • Neighbors
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Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Past President Michael Garey said he heard of the Miracle League of Manasota when his daughter, Amelia, volunteered as a buddy to the athletes. Garey suggested the 501(c)(3) as the club's new charitable partner, which board members recently accepted.
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Palmetto community leaders showed up strong at Longboat Island Chapel's latest charity drive to support Mt. Carmel Resource Center on June 16. From left, Deputy Ken Jewett, Sgt. Joy Jewett, Chief of Police Scott Tyler, City of Palmetto Mayor Daniel West, Shirley Pearson, executive director of Strength in Action, Inc., Rev. Brock Patterson, Pearson's sister Laura Wallace, and Town of Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton.
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From food to furniture, chapel's programs continue to make an impact
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St. Lucie County Administrator George Landry has been recommended by Howard Tipton to replace him as town manager as Tipton prepares to retire.
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Attendees were impressed by the fireworks across Sarasota Bay.
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