LONGBOAT
Observer Longboat Key’s weekly newspaper since 1978
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 41, NO. 14
FREE
•
Photo winners surface.
PAGE 1B
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2018
Here we go again ...
YOUR TOWN
GMD parcel could appear on the ballot for a second time. PAGE 3A
Courtesy photo
Is the scholar in? Temple Beth Israel announced plans for its annual Scholar in Residence Weekend, which will be held Jan. 18-20. This year’s scholar is Gary P. Zola, executive director of the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives and professor of the American Jewish experience at Hebrew Union CollegeJewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati. The weekend program is titled “The Historical Significance of the American Jewish Experience” and will feature three talks. For information and discussion details, call 383-3428.
WELCOME BACK It’s great to see you again. Here’s what you missed. SEE PAGE 12-17A
Courtesy photo
Thanks, Doc
BLACK
TIE
Veterans enjoy their big day Wine, women and shoes. INSIDE
Longboat Key Rotary Club salutes those who served. SEE PAGE 23A
Katie Johns
Veteran Phil and Jan Cady attended The Rotary Club of Longboat Key’s Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
After 36 years of service, Dr. Steven Newman is ready for a break. He will retire at the end of this year. Since 1982, Newman has served as medical director for the Sarasota County Emergency Medical Services, which includes the Longboat Key Fire Rescue. Throughout his time, Newman, a Longboat resident, developed patient-treatment protocols for paramedics to use during emergencies. He oversaw the EMS Quality Assurance Team as well. Dr. Mark Johnson will be the new medical director. Johnson is a critical-care specialist affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where Newman practiced. Johnson has been the associate medical director to Newman for more than 15 years.