Longboat Key doubles team reaches the finals in national tourney
March 13, 2013
Longboat Key residents Jim Bakle and Tom Churchill were doubles finalists in the Men’s 80s Division Super Senior Grand Prix National Category 11 tennis tournament held Wednesday, Jan. 30 through Tuesday, Feb. 5, at University Park Country Club.
Esther Cook has fun, food-filled birthday week
March 6, 2013
Arbomar resident Esther Cook celebrated her 80th birthday Thursday, Feb. 28, not one day, but seven.
Get a sneak peek at H&G Tour
February 27, 2013
It's that time of year when six homeowners open their doors to the community for the Longboat Key Garden Club's Home & Garden Tour.
Even at 6'6", Fiat is perfect fit
February 27, 2013
Blue Dolphin Cafe owner Robbie Ball stands at 6 feet, 6 inches, but his car — a Fiat 500 — is just the right size.
Christ Church hits second high note
February 27, 2013
More than 100 Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian members gathered Sunday, Feb. 24, to enjoy a concert by Jeremy and Katie Silverman, of Brandon, during which they performed classic and pop standards.
Making history, one page at a time
February 27, 2013
In the fall, Longboat Key Historical Society board member Chet Pletzke began the project of scanning all Longboat Observer archives for historic preservation.
Golf, poker event raises $160,000 for ODA scholarships
February 20, 2013
More than 300 people turned out Jan. 26 for the second annual Charity Golf Classic and Texas Hold 'Em Tournament benefiting the Taylor Emmons Scholarship fund, which provides opportunities for socio-economically diverse students to attend The Out-of-Door Academy's upper school in Lakewood Ranch.
LBK pups plan for belated party
February 20, 2013
Muffin Larson turned 4 Feb. 13, which would make her 28 in dog years.
Griffin's novel enjoys downloads
February 20, 2013
As of noon Tuesday, Feb. 19, H. Terrell "Terry" Griffin's "Collateral Damage" is currently No. 1 in the private investigator category on Amazon's Kindle downloads; No. 5 in the mystery/thriller category; and No. 45 for overall downloads.
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1 Floridafitfest and 5K Treasure Run
9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Jun
8 World Oceans Day Family Festival
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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May 22: Daily Headlines Video
05/22/13
Today's Stories: Town manager seeks $300,000 in budget cuts; Half-cent sales tax would cover indigent health care; Surging Tsunami: Jillian Santiago; Teenager composes a promising future -
Miller shares Longboat lore
05/22/13
David Miller gave the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key a history lesson Thursday, May 16, when he shared his memories of early island life. -
Kiwanians get club recognition
05/22/13
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key recently received "Distinguished Club" status from Kiwanis International for its efforts during the 2011-12 year.
