Welfonder secures book contract
June 27, 2012
Longboat Key resident and USA Today bestselling author Sue-Ellen Welfonder signed a new four-book contract with Grand Central Publishing/GCP (former Time Warner Books).
Dog finds a nice home
June 27, 2012
On Memorial Day weekend, Bill and Mary Lou Johnson's daughter and son-in-law fell in love — with a dog.
Harry's welcomes summer solstice
June 20, 2012
Where will you be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 21? Harry’s Continental Kitchens is hosting a Summer Solstice Soirée to benefit the Surfrider Foundation.
Super stupendous beach read
June 20, 2012
Longboat Key resident and author Jane K. Webb has recently released a new children’s book, "My Super Stupendous Day at the Beach."
Sharapova makes career Grand Slam
June 13, 2012
On Saturday, June 9, Maria Sharapova won the 2012 French Open in her defeat of Sara Errani; her win was a career Grand Slam.
Harry's helps LBK Turtle Watch
June 6, 2012
Last week, the Longboat Key Turtle Watch received a check for its primary fundraiser, "Fiesta De Las Tortugas," held in May, at Harry’s Continental Kitchens.
Buried beach beauties relax
June 6, 2012
Local photographer Mary Lou Johnson captured this group of four cousins on the beach in the 6000 block of Longboat Key.
Vets knighted for service
May 30, 2012
Recently at a ceremony held in Pinellas Park, six World War II veterans received France's highest honor for their service liberating France.
Couple celebrates engagement
May 30, 2012
On June 8, 2011, BJ Webb was at a bookstore looking for a book a grief counselor told her to read.
Centennial plus two
May 30, 2012
For Jack Goldsmith's 102nd birthday, he appeared on Willard Scott's segment on the "Today" show.
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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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June 18: Daily Headlines Video
06/18/13
Today's Stories: Observer Media Group partners with Tampa Bay Times; Beach project stance shifts; Commissioners OK plan for citywide development code; Manatee County special referendum today -
Beach project stance shifts
06/18/13
The town of Longboat Key will re-bid its beach project next year in the hopes of attaining a cheaper price. That project could include three groins. -
Observer Media Group partners with Tampa Bay Times
06/18/13
The Plant City Observer and Tampa Bay Times have become partners to make The Plant City Times & Observer.
