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.
Longboat officer commended
March 18, 2010
Dean Greathouse was praised last week for helping a couple stranded on the side of the road.
SYC leprechaun rules the club for St. Pat's
March 17, 2010
Sarasota Yacht Club members held their St. Patrick's Day party March 17, at the new club. One rowdy member came dressed as a leprechaun and roused the club all night long.
Health Matters — Longboat Key & Sarasota
March 17, 2010
Enjoy The Observer's monthly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use for people of all ages.
Owner asks commission to rezone historic property
March 17, 2010
The dual-zoned property at 5440 Gulf of Mexico Drive was built in 1946 by Longboat Key’s first mayor, Will LePage.
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Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top. -
Youth sailors descend on City Island
05/15/13
Approximately 250 people hit the water Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 21, for Sailfest. The regatta, Sarasota Youth Sailing's biggest fundraiser of the year, included four classes of competition — Optimus, 420, Laser and Multi-hull — and a barbecue feast. -
Book club sunsets for the season
05/15/13
The Sunset Beach Book Club, in its 10th year, ended this season with a luncheon and discussion of the book “Gone Girl,” by Gillian Flynn, April 18, at Lazy Lobster. Discussion moderator was Ricki Carroll. Together, the group read five books this season.
