St. Armands Key Lutheran tries to stomp out hunger
February 10, 2010
The Crop Walk to raise funds for the World Hunger program will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at St. Armands Lutheran Church, 40 N. Adams Drive.
Island Chapel donates to Habitat for Humanity
February 10, 2010
On Jan. 30, several Longboat Island Chapel members took part in the groundbreaking for Hope Landing, a new Habitat for Humanity community, in Ellenton.
Longboat Key churches step up to help Haiti
February 10, 2010
All the Key churches have instituted various Haiti relief efforts.
For Tiny's owner, a huge celebration
February 3, 2010
Many of the more than 200 people that attended a memorial service Saturday, Jan. 30 for Susan "Susie" Vaught were her friends from Tiny's of Longboat Key.
Weather you like it or not …
February 3, 2010
Just like the movie "Groundhog Day," it appears we will have to continue reliving the same cold spell for a while longer.
Plaque brings Temple Beth Israel leaders full circle
February 3, 2010
Members of the 2010 Leadership Circle of Temple Beth Israel were treated to brunch Sunday, Jan. 24, at the temple to celebrate the unveiling of a plaque recognizing their generosity.
Original Observers' hearts will always lie with Longboat Key
February 3, 2010
Original "Observers" Ralph and Claire Hunter are moving to The Shores, in Bradenton, later this month after more than four decades on Longboat Key.
Bosse High School reunion should be a blast
February 3, 2010
Attention 1940s and 1950s graduates of Bosse High School, in Evansville, Ind.,: The fourth annual reunion will take place beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at IMG Academy and Country Club, 4350 El Conquistador Blvd., Bradenton, with a luncheon and program.
Leatherback turtle released after two days of rehab
January 20, 2010
Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sea Turtle Hospital treated one of its largest patients ever recently. Lizzy, a 787-pound leatherback sea turtle rescued from Lee County, came to Mote for rehabilitation after stranding Tuesday, Jan. 5. She was released more than 20 miles off the coast of St. Petersburg two days later.
Historic discounts offered on merchandise
January 20, 2010
Pining for a peacock T-shirt? Then become a member or renew your membership at the Longboat Key Historical Society and receive 10% off all merchandise at the group’s museum, 6826 Gulf of Mexico Drive. But act now. The deal is history Feb. 1. Visit longboatkeyhistory.org.
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Whitney Beach receives award
05/21/13
A Longboat Key beach has received notification it meets a national environmental certification program. -
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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.
