Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 20, 2013

Volunteers needed to make history

The Longboat Key Historical Society's museum closed in 2012, but the Historical Society certainly isn't history.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 20, 2013

The Rev. Jean Russo honored for work

About 55 women turned out to celebrate the Rev. Jean Russo Friday, Feb. 1, during the Church Women United of Manatee County's Human Rights Celebration at the Longboat Island Chapel.

Longboat Key
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Robin Hartill
February 20, 2013

Lore: The term 'Young Longboaters' is not an oxymoron for some

Longboat Key, a retirement community? Don't tell that to all those young island residents.

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Observer Staff
February 20, 2013

Obituary: Rebecca 'Becky' Joy Northington

Becky Joy Northington, 71, of Germantown, Tenn., and Longboat Key, died Feb. 8.

Longboat Key
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Josh Siegel
February 20, 2013

Neighbors: Mark Kaluga

As his dad lay dying in a VA hospital, Mark Kaluga saw hearts.

Longboat Key
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Josh Siegel
February 20, 2013

MTI celebrates its new campus

Multiple ribbon cuttings and speeches ring in the new $44 million 210,000-square foot campus at State Road 70 and Caruso Road.

East County
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
February 20, 2013

Insanity of a workout fits Longboat Key firefighters

Firefighter/paramedics have been shaping up in the past month with help from a set of workout DVDs.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
February 20, 2013

Photos offer historic snapshot of Longboat Key

A set of photos, recently donated to the Longboat Key Historical Society, is now on display at First Bank in the Centre Shops.

Longboat Key
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Katie Hendrick
February 20, 2013

With two advanced degrees, her own consulting firm (Davidson & Associates), numerous articles in The New York Times, and three published books ("Most Likely to Succeed at Work," "Business Writing: What Works, What Won't" and "Writing a Winning College Application Essay"), Wilma Davidson's career has had many high points.

Longboat Key
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Nick Friedman
February 20, 2013

Design and Dine Contest Winners: Kevin and Missy Cooper

Monday, Feb. 18, representatives from ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance and Design, Michael's On East and the Observer Media Group set out to surprise the winners of the Design and Dine $10,000 Backyard Makeover contest.