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Neighbors

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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Business Briefs

Former deputy police chief joins Cannons Marina team; Longboat Key Dental to hold grand opening; Evan Barniskis promoted to assistant vice president; Rutstein named top Florida RE/MAX commercial agent

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Greg Cummings submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charlotte Cooper prepares the jewelry for her first outfit before the show.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lord's Warehouse Fashion Show

On March 11, the Longboat Island Chapel hosted a mystery-filled Fashion Show and Luncheon for over 150 attendees. The event featured a mystery guest, a 'who dunnit' theme and fashions from the Lord's Warehouse thrift shop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mort Tarter with Betty and Stanley Pelletz
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Meeting

On March 11, the Longboat Key Democratic Club met for its monthly luncheon at the Harbourside Dining Room. Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Allison Tant spoke on the 'challenges of the 2014 election cycle' to attendees after lunch and general club announcements.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 11, 2014
The Good News: Suzanne Gregory

For the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, providing access to nature is crucial to its mission.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jabrielle Nelson tries on a life vest.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 11, 2014
Girls Inc. girls set sail at weeklong camp

Girls of Girls Inc. are spending their spring break at Girls Set Sail Monday, March 10 to Friday March, 14. Girls Set Sail is a weeklong camp that allows participants to explore Sarasota Bay with the help of local organizations such as Mote Marine, the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, the Sarasota Police Department and MarineMax.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Brenner Glickman talks with event attendees about current world events.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lunch with the Rabbi

Rabbi Brenner Glickman, of Temple Emanu-El, and his wife, Elaine, shared an afternoon of discussion of world events and snacking on Hamantashen - triangular cookies, eaten on the Jewish holiday Purim - during the Lunch with the Rabbi event March 11. More than 20 members of the Jewish community converged at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall to spend time with Glickman.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 11, 2014
School tax referendum vote kicks off

Early voting is under way for the renewal of a one-mill tax referendum, which generates about $40 million in supplementary revenue each year for Sarasota County schools.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 10, 2014
Boaters' Coalition says no to Big Pass dredge

On Saturday the group joined a growing chorus of opposition to the Army Corps project, injecting for the first time in the debate the voice of stakeholders not focused on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Dedra and President of the Sertoma Club Jay Castle
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sertoma Club Celebrity Roast

The Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota held its 'Celebrity Roast' featuring Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight Saturday, March 8. The roast was held at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota and included dinner and cocktails. While Roastee, Tom Knight, was made fun of, it was all in good fun. In the past, the Sertoma Club has roasted President of Ringling College of Art and Design Larry Thompson and Public Defender Elliot Metcalf.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Grant Burroughs sells his art.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sun Circle Art Festival

Residents and art lovers spent their day at Sapphire Shores Park for the Sun Circle Art Festival Saturday, March 8. Attendees enjoyed live music while shopping for artwork by professional and aspiring artists.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The women’s clothing section is a busy area during the sale.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Royal Rummage Sale

On March 8, the Women's Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its Royal Rummage Sale. The sale began on Friday with an early bird entry and continued on Saturday with large crowds and great finds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barbara Hotchkiss browses through the books at the Sale Away.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Sale Away Preparation

Christ Church of Longboat Key hosted its Sale Away featuring books, clothes, electronics, fresh baked goods and much more on March 8. Proceeds benefit local missions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Zuleika Zunz rings the bell on the fire truck.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Community Open House

On March 8, the community of Longboat Key was invited to attend an Open House showcasing all town departments and the services they provide. The morning included demonstrations, tours and opportunities to learn more about issues that affect the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Nevins chases after the ball during the polo match.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Under the Palms

With sunglasses and drinks in hand, attendees of the fourth Polo Under the Palms event March 8 at the Sarasota Polo Club grounds, enjoyed the sunshine and a polo match. Proceeds from food and drink sales benefited research, education and patient care programs at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Center for Building Hope.

  • East County
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