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  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Tiny bulldog gets a big break

Chuck, a French bulldog, recently took a tumble off the bed and broke his right leg.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 10, 2010
Let the season celebration begin!

The Longboat Observer invites all residents to stop by the office at 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive for muffins and coffee on Wednesday, Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bruce Bozzi
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 10, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Veterans Day

We asked Longboaters to share their connections with Veterans Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Summer sizzler

This week, The Longboat Observer welcomes back the Keys' seasonal residents with a recap of the summer's most significant news. On the following pages are excerpts of news stories, presented in chronological order, from May through October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Linda Benedict, Kathy Wright and Angel Birch
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Local women complete 3-Day

East County women Linda Benedict, Kathy Wright and Angel Birch joined hundreds of walkers from throughout the area for the Tampa Bay Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Oct. 29-31.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Families triumph at Kugel Cook-Off

The mother-daughter team of Karen and Rachael Hirsch and the father-daughter duo Bruce and Alexandra Zalkin took home trophies for their confections during Temple Emanu-El's Kugel Cook-Off.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 10, 2010
In Memoriam

Longboat Key lost many friends, neighbors and members of its community during the summer. Here, we remember those who have died, listed in the chronological order of their deaths.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kristina Berg submitted this sunset photo, taken at La Firenza, 4127 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2010
Fiery Sunset

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
Dr. Susan MacManus speaks to the crowd of more than 75 people.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 9, 2010
Democrats gather for first luncheon on the season

The mid-term election results failed to dampen the spirits of the Longboat Key Club Democrat Club as 76 members gathered for the first luncheon meeting of the season Nov. 9, at The Chart House. Guest speaker Dr. Susan MacManus, a political science professor at the University of South Florida, urged the Democrats not to despair. 'Two years is a lifetime in politics,' MacManus said. 'The Republicans have two years to show what they can do, and if they don't, look out.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
More than 20 Key Club volunteers participated in the walk.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2010
Volunteers step it up for beach walk

Walkers headed to Florida beaches to take pictures in preparation for tourist season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Neither Season of Sculpture nor builders could be reached to identify the sculpture.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 9, 2010
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Rock solid

This rock sculpture was constructed along Bayfront Drive today.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 8, 2010
OBITUARY: Melvin 'Mel' Shapiro

Melvin Shapiro, 85, was a 25-year Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Guests enjoyed hot and cold varieties of crab.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2010
Lucky Pelican gets 'crabby'

East County residents flocked to the Lucky Pelican Bistro Nov. 6-7 for the Second Annual Lakewood Ranch Crabfest. Guests enjoyed a variety of fresh crab and other seafood, as well as live music and other activities.

  • East County
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Leonard and Suzanne Weinstein
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 8, 2010
Harbor Circle starts off the season

Unusually cool temperatures led to a change in location for the annual start-of-the-season gathering Nov. 8 for Harbor Circle residents. Traditionally held poolside, this year the group moved indoors to the home of hosts Barbara and Gary Huston.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joy Danner with Ed and Ro Wheeler
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 7, 2010
All Angels welcome back brunch

There were no speeches but a lot of smiles and warm greetings as members of All Angels by the Sea congregation gathered Sunday, Nov. 7, for a Welcome Back brunch at the Bird Key Yacht Club. The main topic of conversation was "What did you do this summer." The Rev. David Danner visited with members and shared with them news of upcoming church events.

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