The Year in Pictures
December 23, 2009
Compelling moments. Timeless occasions. Outstanding memories. Take a look back at some of the most memorable photos published in The Longboat Observer this year.
The Year in Pictures: Jan. | Feb.
December 23, 2009
A look back at some of the most memorable photos published in The Longboat Observer in January and February 2009.
The Year in Pictures: March | April
December 23, 2009
A look back at some of the most memorable photos published in The Longboat Observer in March and April 2009.
The Year in Pictures: May | June
December 23, 2009
A look back at some of the most memorable photos published in The Longboat Observer in May and June 2009.
The Year in Pictures: July | Aug.
December 23, 2009
A look back at some of the most memorable photos published in The Longboat Observer in July and August 2009.
The Year in Pictures: Sept. | Oct.
December 23, 2009
A look back at some of the most memorable photos published in The Longboat Observer in September and October 2009.
The Year in Pictures: Nov. | Dec.
December 23, 2009
A look back at some of the most memorable photos published in The Longboat Observer in November and December 2009.
Town discovers more issues with beach fix
December 23, 2009
The town of Longboat Key is working to save 50,000 cubic yards of sand that washes away every year on the north-end beach.
Town hires another police officer
December 23, 2009
Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle announced the third police officer hire in eight days.
Pictures of paradise
December 23, 2009
2010 is almost here. Our forecast: Sunny. In 2009, Longboat Observer readers sent in their best, brightest and most colorful sunset photos that captured Longboat Key at its best. So, enjoy a look back at the year in sunsets, and keep the sunny snapshots coming. And, don’t forget: The sun also rises, so send in your photos of sunrises, as well as sunsets. You can e-mail sunset or sunrise photos to nschwartz@yourobserver.com, or mail them to The Longboat Obsever, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228.
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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.
