Longboat Key Marina Condominium Association II Annual Barbecue

November 12, 2009

The Longboat Key Marina Condominium Association II held its annual meeting and barbecue Thursday, Nov. 12, in a tent next to Portofino Ristorante.

Man on the street: Swine flu

November 11, 2009

We stopped Longboaters to ask them what concerns they have about the H1N1 virus.

Tasti D-Lite to hold sweet celebration

November 11, 2009

Observer 'Welcome Back' Breakfast

November 11, 2009

The Longboat Observer hosted its annual "Welcome Back" breakfast with coffee and breakfast treats from Harry's Continental Kitchens, along with hot-off-the-press newspapers.

Neighbors: Rita Barry

November 11, 2009

Longboat Key resident Rita Barry recently finished writing a travel cookbook featuring her culinary journey.

Obituary: Jewell Bailey

November 10, 2009

Bailey, 89, was a former Longboat Key resident.

Philanthropist Janet Kane, 83, dies

November 9, 2009

The Siesta Key resident was an avid supporter of the Sarasota Family YMCA Foundation, Forty Carrots Family Center, Animal Rescue Coalition and Asolo Repertory Theatre.

Sea turtle tagged by Mote to be released in Dry Tortugas

November 9, 2009

The adult female turtle was injured by a shark bite and will return to the wild with three flippers.

Obituary: Jeannette McClintock Nicol

November 9, 2009

Jeannette McClintock Nicol, 90, of Longboat Key, died Thursday, Nov. 5.

Longboat Harbour flashes back to the ’50s

November 6, 2009

Longboat Harbour's Welcome Back party Nov. 6 was themed "Back to the ’50s." Club members responded by dressing in Pink Lady jackets, poodle skirts and more retro wear.