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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.

Kiwanis Club seeks 2009 Citizen of the Year nominees

January 20, 2010

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is accepting nominations for its 2009 Citizen of the Year Award.

On cold night, special hat is one hot item

January 20, 2010

On Jan. 6 at Harry’s Continental Kitchens’ wine tasting, more than one person asked Gary Steinman to sell the hat off his head.

Canines think it’s doggone cold, too

January 20, 2010

Last week was doggone cold. So when Romeo, a Great Dane, went for his Wednesday walk on the north end of Longboat Key with his owners, Amanda and Joe Sikorski, he bundled up in his red sweater.

Early voting continues this week

January 20, 2010

The town of Longboat Key is holding early voting for a town-wide preliminary election for District 1 candidates Lynn Larson, Lee Pokoik and incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg through Friday, Jan. 22, at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

New BT section makes its debut

January 13, 2010

Debuting in all the Observers this week is a new, separate section for Black Tie and Arts & Entertainment.

Don’t miss this opportunity (sale)

January 13, 2010

The All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church 2010 Opportunity Sale is a month-and-a-half away.

Black Tie & Tales

January 13, 2010

Read this week's social column by Molly Schechter.

New books will send tongues wagging

January 6, 2010

Sue-Ellen Welfonder’s passions: Scotland. The paranormal. Dogs. Welfonder, a Longboat Key resident, wishes dogs everywhere were as beloved as her Jack Russell terrier, Em. So, she has contributed a story, “A Man, a Woman and Haggis” to “Tails of Love,” an anthology of never published stories from 10 authors. Part of the authors’ proceeds will go to the Animal Adoption Foundation. Tempted for more reading material? Welfonder also has out a new Scottish historical romance novel, “A Highlander’s Temptation.”