LONGBOAT
Health Matters APRIL 2020
Observer
Observer Longboat Key’s weekly newspaper since 1978
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KEEP MOVING
Whether you’re stuck at home or constantly on the go, staying active is importan t for your physical — and mental — health. PAGE 2
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
TENNIS VS. PICKLEBALL
How the racket sports differ in your workout.
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VOLUME 42, NO. 36
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YOUR TOWN
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YOGA FOR YOU
PICTURE OF HEALTH
Prioritize self-reflection over sweat.
Routines last longer than motivation.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020
Center of attention Contractor digs into work on town’s outdoor venue. PAGE 3
Courtesy photo
Harry and Lynn Christensen
Harry’s is back to serve Need a sandwich, a few groceries or some other essentials? Harry’s has you covered once again. Harry’s Continental Kitchens closed its restaurant, corner store and deli March 23, but the store and deli are set to reopen April 15. Customers are encouraged to wear masks to the store, and disposable gloves will be available. In addition to prepared food, the curbside menu will include fresh produce, paper products and, of course, wine. The deli is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and the market is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
THE POWERS OF FLOWERS Church’s Easter tradition a touchstone. SEE PAGE 13 Nat Kaemmerer
Donna and John Arkerson took precautions before adding a bloom or two the Longboat Island Chapel’s annual flower cross on Easter Sunday. Courtesy photo
Even the Easter bunny wears a mask Just like Easters past, residents of Seaplace were visited by the Easter bunny. Typically, the bunny oversees the annual Easter egg hunt for the little ones around the condo association, but it was canceled this year. Instead, the bunny visited residents door-todoor — staying 6 feet away, of course. “He made all of Seaplace smile and brought joy to everyone,” Social Chair Mary Del Pup said. Dressed in his best Easter vest, the bunny even wore a face mask, as the CDC recommends Americans do when out in public.
Court fight develops over Colony deadline Unicorp blames pandemic’s effects for missing deal’s closing. SEE PAGE 4
Publix delivers curbside Mark Bergin
Customers began ordering groceries online and picking them up curbside last weekend.
Grocer adds option for residents wary of going indoors to shop. SEE PAGE 5