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Bayport Beach & Tennis Club gets into the holiday spirit.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Bayport Beach & Tennis Club shows its spirit

The temperature is cooling off, but the competition is heating up for The Longboat Observer's annual "Light Up the Keys" competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scheyer with his family
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Energetic Traveler gets gift of a lifetime

The Longboat Observer's Energetic Traveler and Grand Bay resident Stuart Scheyer gathered on Longboat Key with 23 friends and family members to celebrate his 80th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Shire
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 1, 2010
Obituary: Shire brought big ideas to Key development

Jack Shire died Nov. 16 at the age of 87.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
It's Read Everywhere

Readers bring their Longboat Observers to Guatemala and San Francisco.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Evan Creed Branson was born to GreyHawk Landing residents Rachel and BJ Branson at 10:16 a.m., Oct. 14, 2010.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Birth Announcements 12.02.10

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joni K. von Schweinitz, of Casa del Mar, submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Moment of reflection

Joni K. von Schweinitz, of Casa del Mar, submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Forshay
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 30, 2010
Man on the Street: Trolley Talk

We asked Longboaters how they feel about Longboat's trolley and if the service should be continued.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jordyn Hanwright tells Santa Claus what she wants for Christmas.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 27, 2010
Siesta Key glows with holiday splendor (WITH VIDEO)

The Siesta Key Village Association held its "Light Up the Village" Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kaitlyn Alvarez, Allison Kramer and Russell Kramer wrap up some toys while Elijah Read, Lily Schlosberg, Eden Glickman and Olivia Milholland make holiday cards during Tot Shabbat on Saturday, Nov. 27 at Temple Emanu El.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 27, 2010
Tot Shabbat kids wrap up holiday cheer

Children and their parents participated in an extra special Tot Shabbat at Temple Emanu El this past Saturday, Nov. 27. The children created cards and wrapped presents to be donated to the Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc.

  • Sarasota
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Alex Nugent, senior at Cardinal Mooney, throwing the football around with a friend.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 26, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Alex Nugent - 12/2

This week's Athlete of the Week is senior Alex Nugent. Nugent just finished his last football season as quarterback at Cardinal Mooney High School this fall.

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  • News
H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin is a Longboat Key resident and retired trial lawyer.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 26, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: 'Bitter Legacy' Book Signing

Author H. Terrell Griffin will sign copies of his latest thriller Saturday at Circle Books.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kay Rowland
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 26, 2010
Man on the street: Black Friday

We asked Longboaters whether they were planning on braving the crowds to shop on Black Friday.

  • Longboat Key
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Ryan Fensterle dressed in Pilgrim garb.
  • By Gregg Kinney
  • November 26, 2010
Kids R Kids celebrates Thanksgiving

Children at Kids R Kids celebrated Thanksgiving Nov. 24 with a special Thanksgiving feast.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Paul Todd
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2010
St. Thomas More celebrates music

Paul Todd performed during Masses Saturday and Sunday, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The animals, carved into 20 tables at the restaurant, hail from Thailand.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2010
Tropical Thai tables accepting wishes

When an employee travels back home, the money is taken to the Thai temples to benefit children.

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