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.
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.
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20 Cafe L'Europe UnCorked!
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Jun
22 Dog Days of Summer - Adoption Event
11:00 am - 6:00 pm - Jun
27 Fresh Produce event: Live Life, Enjoy Color: A Coastal Affair
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Beach project stance shifts
06/19/13
The town of Longboat Key will re-bid its beach project next year in the hopes of attaining a cheaper price. That project could include three groins. -
Town looks for answers on top issues
06/19/13
A group of town officials and Key residents created a list of questions that will be used to find out what the town wants and where it’s headed. -
Chief updates residents on crime
06/19/13
The Police Department has "another set of eyes" with the town's future license- plate-recognition cameras that will make department employees busier.
