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.
Weather Photo: SHINING SEA
May 8, 2013
Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken from Longboat Key Towers.
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Sprint Triathlon
May 6, 2013
Hundreds of people took part in the second annual Longboat Key Sprint Triathlon Sunday, May 5, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Yacht Club Kentucky Derby Party
May 4, 2013
The Sarasota Yacht Club held their 3rd Annual Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 4 to benefit scholarships for the study of Marine Sciences, Marine Engineering and Seamanship and to watch the 139th Kentucky Derby. Approximately 180 guests enjoyed mint juleps, derby appetizers, buffet, desserts, raffles and races. Women wore a variety of creative large hats and men wore colorful suits for the occasion.
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20 Cafe L'Europe UnCorked!
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Jun
22 Dog Days of Summer - Adoption Event
11:00 am - 6:00 pm - Jun
27 Fresh Produce event: Live Life, Enjoy Color: A Coastal Affair
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Dance teams show off skills
06/13/13
Children from Imagine School and Gullett Elementary School showed off their hard work and dancing talents recently, during a special end-of-year dance team recital. -
John Saputo: Undercover boss?
06/13/13
Look closely: Who is that stock boy? -
Turtles head home after rehab at Mote
06/13/13
Tyler the turtle is back at sea.
