LONGBOAT
Observer
Health Matters AUGUST 2018
Observer Longboat Key’s weekly newspaper since 1978
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Beagles being trained to find cancer.
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YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 41, NO. 1
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YOUR TOWN
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Patricia Gussin signs copies of her latest book, “Come Home.”
Gussins delight in Authors Night
INSIDE
Andros gives teenager an avenue to a healthy life. PAGE 2
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Katie Johns
FLEXIBLE FRIENDS Cats, dogs and yoga? It’s a thing.
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AGILE AND FIT
English bulldog finds her way to healthy living.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018
Scene of the crimes
The gift of time Volunteers keep sanctuary going. SEE PAGE 1B
Unusual year provides police chief with rare insight. PAGE 3A
Oceanview Publishing owners and Longboat Key residents Bob and Patricia Gussin attended “Authors Night with the East Hampton Library” on Aug. 11, a benefit for the library. Patricia Gussin signed copies of her latest book “Come Home” while there. Authors Night was attended by local residents, philanthropists, celebrities and tourists in Amagansett, N.Y. Approximately 2,500 guests enjoyed cocktails, wine and met some of their favorite authors. Actor Alec Baldwin was the event’s founding honorary chairman.
A+E Playwright finds second act after retirement. INSIDE
Katie Johns
Beach Snoballs held a grand opening Aug. 5.
Frozen fare rolls into St. Armands New sweet treats have rolled onto St. Armands Circle. On Aug. 5, Beach Snoballs opened at 28A S. Boulevard of the Presidents. It is its second location. The original location is in St. Pete Beach. The shop is open from 2-10 p.m. Monday through Friday and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Customers can choose from 14 signature snoballs or make their own with up to three flavors. The New Orleans-style handcrafted shaved ice can also come spiked at $2.50 a shot. Prices range from $3 for a mini to $7.25 for a large.
Katie Johns
Nancy Curtis prepares food for the baby birds in the avian hospital of the Save our Seabirds sanctuary. The meals consist of scrambled eggs, cut-up grapes and chopped mealworms.
Red tide’s foul effects roll on Businesses start to see slumps at the cash register. SEE PAGE 5A
Congressman urges deeper look at solutions. SEE PAGE 6A
Katie Johns
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan visited Mote Marine Laboratory on Monday for an update on red tide.