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?
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.
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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.
