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Neighbors

    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2013
Obituary: Rita Murphy

Rita Murphy, 66, of Longboat Key and formerly of Longwood, died June 16.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2013
Obituary: Dale Elizabeth Herbst

Dale Elizabeth Herbst, 66, of Kansas City, Mo., died June 17.

  • Longboat Key
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Barbara P. Arau
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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2013
Obituary: Barbara P. Arau

Barbara P. Arau, 83, died June 18.

  • Longboat Key
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Isabella Torres had fun painting at last year's Freedom Fest.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2013
Longboat Freedom Fest to paint town red, white and blue

Longboat Key's annual Fourth of July parade is short in length but goes the extra distance on charm.

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Longboat Lore
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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2013
FROM THE ARCHIVES 1980: Jewfish got lone residence

The Longboat Observer's June 26, 1980, issue reported that the first Jewfish Key lot had been cleared for a home that Cortez resident Raymond Guthrie was building.

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John Witton submitted this photo of Nik Wallenda practicing at Nathan Benderson Park for his Grand Canyon walk.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2013
Weather Photo 6.26.13

John Witton submitted this photo of Nik Wallenda practicing at Nathan Benderson Park for his Grand Canyon walk.

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Ruth Strauss, who is known as the technological guru of library volunteers, scrolls through selections on an Amazon Kindle. Robin Hartill
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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2013
Library members check out new digital options

Sarasota County staff taught Longboat Library volunteers the basics of accessing materials through iPads, Kindles and other technologies.

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Courtesy photo Nearly two decades after Vickie Brill got her start in politics going door-to-door, she’s a rising figure in local Republican politics.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Vickie Brill

Vickie Brill got her start in politics when she was 5 or 6, walking door to door with her dad, Jack Brill, to help out with Republican campaigns.

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Samantha Mills and Natalia Mock demonstrate something you might do in their class. Courtesy Photo
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • June 26, 2013
Dance yourself fit this summer at FST

A series of six classes, titled 'Broadway Dance for Fitness (and Fun!),' on Tuesdays at Florida Studio Theatre begins July 9.

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David Johnson submitted this photo, taken in the surf off Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2013
Weather Photo: Longboat Key

David Johnson submitted this photo, taken in the surf off Longboat Key.

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Michael Tendall moved to Longboat Key from Minnesota 15 years ago.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Bird Key Yacht Club Spa Day at The Met

Bird Key Yacht Club members enjoyed a spa day Monday, June 24, at The Met on St. Armands Circle. Hair stylist Raquel Ruiz gave ladies tips on how to use the proper tools and keep hair lifted during the summer months. Consultants talked to ladies in the fashion house about summer styling and make-up.

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Alia Bivona, Nissi Luvavali, Olivia Caragiulo and Emma Bivona act like superstars during wig class.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Youth Opera Explore 2013

Kids at Opera Camp sang their hearts out June 10 to June 28 at the Sarasota Opera and learned about different aspects of an opera including make-up, set design, acting, opera history, dance, percussion and costuming. Children ages 8 to 18 learned from artists in the community and professionals in the field.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 25, 2013
Highlands Golf Course set to reopen

The Highlands Golf Course, part of the Meadows Country Club, will hold its grand reopening July 5-7.

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Emma Grace Kelly, Leah Troiano and Parker Haught snack on popcorn.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest VBS

Hundreds of children enjoyed knight-themed games and activities, Bible stories, music and other festivities June 17 through June 21, during Harvest United Methodist Church's Vacation Bible School.

  • East County
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Maddie Allen watches another camper take a serve.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Club Summer Camps

Longboat Key Club & Resort's summer camps are in full swing with 23 campers present on a June 23. Campers took over the Key Club's Harbourside and stretched from the tennis courts to the driving range in two different outdoor camps.

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