Buchanan receives maritime honor
March 15, 2010
The Port Manatee Propeller Club bestowed its Maritime Person of the Year ward to U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.
Town wants Google Internet
March 12, 2010
The town of Longboat Key is working with surrounding communities to bring a high-speed Google Internet to the island.
Longboat's 7-Eleven could vanish
March 12, 2010
The 7-Eleven, 4032 Gulf of Mexico Drive, could be closing in June if a new lease is not signed.
WEEKEND BEST BET: Clarinetist Paul Green
March 12, 2010
The concert will take place Sunday at Temple Beth Israel.
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CPR classes
March 11, 2010
The Longboat Key Club and Resort hosted Longboat Key Volunteer Fire Department President Lew Simon Thursday, March 11. Simon certified or renewed CPR and automated external defibrillator AED certifications for about 48 resort employees this week.
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Re Federico
March 11, 2010
Re Federico owners Massimo Murri and Alessandro Danieli share an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.
Key residents purchase Colony loan
March 10, 2010
Two Longboat Key residents have purchased loans at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort that have defaulted under the resort's owner and chairman.
Cedars owner to open office at former north-Key dentist's office
March 10, 2010
The office will be a welcome center and real-estate office.
Town holds first class in 2010 Citizens Academy
March 10, 2010
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis and Town Attorney David Persson spoke at today's class.
Early voting result are in
March 10, 2010
The town of Longboat Key reported that 135 registered voters took advantage of early voting, compared to 1,201 registered voters who voted early in 2009.
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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.
