Dog lovers flock to Discovery Center
September 1, 2010
Southeastern Guide Dogs holds a private grand opening for its Discovery Center, which will open to the public Sept. 2.
Food for thought
September 1, 2010
Independent restaurateurs in one part of the Gulf Coast have captured marketing successes by banding together. The concept is now spreading across the region.
WB Plaza tenants open but wonder what's in store
September 1, 2010
Whitney Beach Plaza business owners continue to operate despite the pending foreclosure of the shopping center.
Deal Us In: Learn How to Count
September 1, 2010
Good bridge players play as though they can see through the cards. Actually, they are doing nothing more than counting.
Shipshape Sunset
September 1, 2010
Lawrence Wild submitted this sunset photo, taken at Marina Jack in downtown Sarasota. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to nschwartz@yourobserver.com.
'Diamonds in the Rough' dazzle at CD release party
August 31, 2010
Longboaters Marlene Companaro and Sally Keyes celebrated the release of their CD, 'Diamonds in the Rough' at a party with friends and family.
Aerobic grandma: How to successfully recondition yourself
August 25, 2010
Starting up an exercise program can be easier than you think. Use these tips from a local trainer to jump start your routine.
Sunset Swirls
August 25, 2010
Ronald Johnson submitted this sunset photo, taken on the north end of the Key. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to nschwartz@yourobserver.com.
Deal Us In: What to lead
August 25, 2010
Opening leads often determine the outcome of a bridge hand. North has a good hand. He forced the game and then made a slow raise, showing extra values. His response to Roman Key Card Blackwood showed zero or three key cards. You have a few seconds to decide on your lead.
Sarasota Bay Watch volunteers search for scallops
August 22, 2010
More than 150 volunteers gathered for the Third Annual Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search.
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10 The Argus Foundation Fall Golf Tournament
11:00 am - Sep
14 Tony Blair & Katie Couric "Live" at the 92nd Street Y
8:00 pm - Sep
24 Introduction to the Ocean: 101 for Adults
9:00 am - 11:00 am - Sep
26 4th Annual "Shipreck" Poker Run
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Parking lot may be closed, but we're open for business
09/01/10
The parking lot is getting new landscaping and is currently closed. -
Annual Community Harvest fundraiser begins at The Columbia
09/01/10
This year, the St. Armands Circle Columbia restaurant location has partnered with 16 charities from which customers can choose. -
Rusty Chinnis snaps up four outdoor writing awards
09/01/10
