Swan family: The next generation
May 15, 2013
Eleven cygnets hatched last week on the Harbourside pond, and that's not the only family news.
Summer camp programs help kids beat the heat
May 15, 2013
The islands are teeming with activities to keep your little ones entertained. So, slather them with sunscreen and send them off to camp, where they’re bound to burn off some energy, make friends and even learn a thing or two.
Weather Photo: SHERBERT SENSATION
May 15, 2013
Mindy Towns submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Beach.
Your Neighbor: David Gaw
May 15, 2013
At age 70, David Gaw is finally putting the bachelor of fine arts degree he earned nearly five decades ago to use.
Lore: Early island newspaper looked out for Longboaters
May 15, 2013
The Longboat Look-out published its first edition May 17, 1955.
PHOTO GALLERY: Mother's Day Festival
May 13, 2013
Families gathered at the Centre Shops Sunday, May 12, Mother’s Day, to celebrate the mothers in their lives.
Properties have stake in new Mote turtle policy
May 8, 2013
Mote will only mark nests once a week on most of the beach, which will require many properties to help foot the bill.
Daughter keeps memories close to her heart
May 8, 2013
The Observer's 'Memories with Mom' contest winner, Helen Glaser, remembers the bravery and generosity of her mother, Maya Nathan.
Lore: Town searched for Longboat's Key next town manager
May 8, 2013
The town hadn't even posted an ad for the soon-to-be-vacant town manager's position but had already received nine applications at the May 14, 1982, Longboat Key Town Commission meeting.
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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.
