Volunteers needed to make history
February 20, 2013
The Longboat Key Historical Society's museum closed in 2012, but the Historical Society certainly isn't history.
The Rev. Jean Russo honored for work
February 20, 2013
About 55 women turned out to celebrate the Rev. Jean Russo Friday, Feb. 1, during the Church Women United of Manatee County's Human Rights Celebration at the Longboat Island Chapel.
Cupid delivers sweet siblings
February 13, 2013
Cupid had a special delivery for Longboaters Gene and Jessica Nock five years ago ...
Sweet (60th) anniversary
February 13, 2013
David and Ruth Beliles celebrate their 60th anniversary on Valentine's Day.
Town manager goes under the radar
February 1, 2013
Is Mayor Jim Brown the new sheriff in town? Not exactly.
Caleb gets a new home at Mote
February 1, 2013
A sea turtle named Caleb has new crawling grounds: the Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory.
Candidates set date with Observer, PIC
February 1, 2013
All six commission candidates have agreed to participate in a forum co-sponsored by the Longboat Observer and the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
PHOTO GALLERY: Portobello sand sculptures
January 24, 2013
Eric Widitz did a little sand-scaping while visiting his grandparents, Amo and Lois Widitz, at their Portobello condominium. Among his sand sculptures: an alligator, a panther and a bust of Elvis Presley.
Longboaters race to first place
January 23, 2013
Three Longboat residents clearly live life in the fast lane, taking home first place awards in the Anna Maria Elementary Dolphin Dash 5K race Saturday, Jan. 12.
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05/20/13
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Mar Vista project will be reviewed again
05/20/13
Commissioners will review a Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub project after Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles requested a re-hearing. -
Mar Vista approval to be reconsidered today
05/20/13
Commissioners will decide whether they want to take back its approval of a Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub project at a special meeting scheduled for 4 p.m. today.
