'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest begins
May 12, 2010
After its successful inaugural debut on YourObserver.com, The Observer's "It's Read Everywhere" contest will return online this week and will run through Nov. 11, culminating with The Observer's annual "Welcome Back" edition.
Crawling toward cures
May 12, 2010
Mote's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital currently operates around double capacity while treating some of the region's sickest turtles.
Signs of grant sprout up on Longboat Key
May 12, 2010
Signs of a federal beautification grant are sprouting on the southern end of Longboat Key.
Tropical Tableau
May 12, 2010
Lisa Maggio submitted this sunset photo taken from The Veranda, 2509 Gulf of Mexico Drive. 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.
OBITUARY: Laurence DeLynn
May 11, 2010
Laurence DeLynn, 85, was an avid supporter of local charities.
Man on the Street: Beach Reading
May 11, 2010
The Observer visited Longboat Library to find out what's on everybody's summer reading list.
Sarasota Bay Watch cleans up on Sister Keys
May 8, 2010
Volunteers spent the morning collecting trash at Sister Keys. Afterward, they were treated to lunch at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.
The Colony dives into the summer
May 7, 2010
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort transformed its beach and pool area into the perfect setting for a party welcoming the summer Friday, May 7. The event included a sandcastle building contest, movie-themed food stations and a poolside cinematic feature.
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Alicia's Grooming
May 6, 2010
Alicia's Grooming provides a variety of services for dogs big and small.
Villagers say goodbye to season
May 5, 2010
The Longbeach Village Association gathered for its final meeting of the 2009-10 season.
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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.
