Virginia Sanders remembers Penny Rosenthal during Arbor Day celebration
January 23, 2013
A downpour just minutes before the 11 a.m. start of the Longboat Key Garden Club's annual Arbor Day celebration Thursday, Jan. 17, in Bicentennial Park, necessitated a quick change of venue, but it didn't dampen participants' spirits.
Matt Royal makes friends on Facebook
January 23, 2013
Between solving murders and late nights at Tiny’s of Longboat, Matt Royal has found time to get on Facebook.
Cross-country child's play
January 23, 2013
Isabel Crimaldi traded the snow-capped foothills of her hometown of Boulder, Colo., for the coastal views of Longboat Key, where she visited her grandfather, John, for the holidays.
90th birthday bash is close to home for Seaplace resident Bob Chalphin
January 23, 2013
Longboater Bob Chalphin didn't have to go far to celebrate his 90th birthday.
PHOTO GALLERY: The Kindness Bus
January 15, 2013
Bob Votruba, of Cleveland, Ohio, is intent on stamping out violence, bullying and adolescent suicide. To promote a message of hope, he's driving the kindness bus, a school bus painted with messages of love and peace, 9,000 miles around the U.S. The bus arrived in St. Armands Circle Thursday, Jan. 10.
Must be a lady … from Longboat Key
January 9, 2013
Snowbird Bev Prechtel didn't expect to see a "Lady from Longboat Key" while vacationing at a timeshare resort just outside of Mesa, Ariz.
Callihan: Movin' on up
January 9, 2013
Kudos are in order for Longboat Key resident Margaret Callihan, who was recently promoted to chairwoman, president and CEO of the South Florida Division of SunTrust Bank, based in Fort Lauderdale.
Sanders, sea lions form fast friendship
January 9, 2013
Virginia Sanders, right, and her daughter, Beth Brewer, made three new friends during a recent trip to Mote Marine Aquarium: sea lions Stella, Kitty and Rose.
Kiwanis Club seeks 'Citizen of the Year' nominees
January 9, 2013
Know a good man (or woman) whose contributions have benefited Longboat Key?
Christ Church hosts town manager
January 2, 2013
Town Manager Dave Bullock spoke at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian about "Important Lessons Facing Longboat Key in the Coming Months" Monday, Dec. 3.
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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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Dr. Michael Crosby: Big fish in Mote's growing sea
05/22/13
Dr. Michael Crosby assumed the role of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium president and CEO last week following the retirement of Dr. Kumar Mahadevan. -
Firefighters oppose pension board
05/22/13
The Town Commission approved an emergency ordinance on first reading Monday to alleviate any concern with a new pension board. -
Commissioners review town wish list
05/22/13
A community center and improved cellular communication service topped the list of goals for residents and town leaders this week.
