After 32 years, gifts flood in for public works manager
October 14, 2009
Neil Martin, who retired as public works operation manager Oct. 1 after 32 years of service to the town, celebrated at a party Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Public Works building.
Season blooms at Joan M. Durante Park
October 14, 2009
With the change in season comes a change in plants at Joan M. Durante Park. Town workers have just planted bright-pink periwinkles around the park entrance sign.
Hurricanes don’t blow away faithful Sooners fan
October 14, 2009
Woody Wolverton felt outnumbered. The Longboat Key resident and former University of Oklahoma Sooners linebacker sat wearing his team’s jersey in a sea of University of Miami Hurricanes fans Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Miami-Oklahoma football game in Miami.
Longboat Key resident welcomed back after being on the mend
October 14, 2009
St. Mary, Star of the Sea, parishioner Lilia Mahoney received a warm welcome back from fellow parishioner Cathy Pasternak last week.
Villagers seen and heard at first meeting
October 14, 2009
The Longbeach Village Association held its first meeting and social of the 2009-10 season Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Craig and Cathy Meldahl’s backyard.
Resident releases mystery novel
October 14, 2009
Longboat Key resident Steven H. Jackson recently released his first novel, “Death of a Cure: A Thomas Briggs Novel.”
Dora the reporter is back to exploring
October 14, 2009
She’s baaaack! Dora Walters, senior editor of The Longboat Observer, is back in town, armed with her camera, pen and notepad.
Longtime Longboat Key police captain retires
October 7, 2009
Longboat Key Police Capt. Steve Roehl retired last month after more than 20 years of service to the department and even longer ties to the island.
Submit your IRE photos
October 7, 2009
The Observers have logged many miles over the years after their trips around the world with loyal readers — traveling the globe to such exotic locales as Bhutan, Iceland and Thailand.
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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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May 22: Daily Headlines Video
05/22/13
Today's Stories: Town manager seeks $300,000 in budget cuts; Half-cent sales tax would cover indigent health care; Surging Tsunami: Jillian Santiago; Teenager composes a promising future -
Miller shares Longboat lore
05/22/13
David Miller gave the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key a history lesson Thursday, May 16, when he shared his memories of early island life. -
Kiwanians get club recognition
05/22/13
The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key recently received "Distinguished Club" status from Kiwanis International for its efforts during the 2011-12 year.
