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.
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.
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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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PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber Golf Tournament
05/24/13
Members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce met Friday, May 24, at the Longboat Key Club, for the 25th annual Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Members played a round of golf before heading into the clubhouse for a luncheon and awards. -
May 24: Daily Headlines Video
05/24/13
Today's Stories: Sarasota crime drops more than sixteen percent in 2012; Sarasota waterfront home sells for $4 million; Patron Saints: Dennis and Grace McGillicuddy; Popcorn Bob’s Movie Magic -
Sarasota waterfront home sells for $4 million
05/24/13
Sale of a 5,352-square-foot home is the largest on Bird Key since July.
