Will taxpayers fund a $70 million beach?
March 24, 2010
Sand to renourish Longboat's beach during its next renourishment starting in November 2011 could cost taxpayers $20 million to $70 million.
Spoll takes mayor's chair
March 24, 2010
Commissioner George Spoll becomes mayor for the first time, while Commissioner Jim Brown is elected as vice mayor.
Term-limit clarification needed
March 24, 2010
Town Attorney David Persson wants the newly reshaped Town Commission to allow him to draft an amendment to the town charter clarifying commission term limits.
Sand choices on display
March 23, 2010
Longboat Key residents can give input for the type of sand the town will use for its next beach project at the Town Commission's regular workshop March 25.
Obituary: Audrey Tompkins Ziesemer
March 23, 2010
Audrey Tompkins Ziesemer, 62, was a Longboat Key resident.
Spoll elected mayor
March 22, 2010
Commissioner George Spoll becomes mayor for the first time, while Commissioner Jim Brown was elected as vice mayor.
Mote uses Wii technology to explore shark mating behaviors
March 22, 2010
Motion sensors could help to determine where the sharks mate, allowing researchers to better protect those areas.
WEEKEND BEST BET: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
March 19, 2010
The event, which has been a Longboat Key tradition since 1981, takes place from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 20, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
P&Z set to review code April 6
March 19, 2010
The Planning and Zoning Board will review code clarification suggestions presented by the Longboat Key Club and Resort next month.
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Lazy Lobster Longboat Key
March 18, 2010
Lazy Lobster Longboat Key owner Michael Garey shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.
- Jun
1 Floridafitfest and 5K Treasure Run
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Jun
8 World Oceans Day Family Festival
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Miller shares Longboat lore
05/22/13
David Miller gave the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key a history lesson Thursday, May 16, when he shared his memories of early island life. -
Kiwanians get club recognition
05/22/13
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key recently received "Distinguished Club" status from Kiwanis International for its efforts during the 2011-12 year. -
Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top.
