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.
Tribute lights up the Key's beach
February 20, 2013
Carisa Loraine Herald lit up many lives during her 20 years.
Casa del Mar scores a touchdown
February 20, 2013
Did you root for the Ravens, or are you a 49ers fan?
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May 17: Daily Headlines Video
05/17/13
Top Stories: Chapman, Atwell sworn in today at City Hall; Attrition won't cover all Manatee School staff cuts; Heritage Harbour ends lawsuit; Crosby begins Mote leadership role; Popcorn Bob’s Movie Magic -
OBITUARY: Marcelyn Jean Henrikson
05/17/13
Marcelyn Jean "Marcy" Henrikson, 79, of Elgin, Ill., and Longboat Key, died May 11. -
Crosby begins Mote leadership role
05/17/13
Dr. Michael Crosby took the helm of Mote yesterday following the retirement of Dr. Kumar Mahadevan.
