You can't fool observant Observers
December 13, 2012
Longboater Mary Lou Johnson snapped this photo of her husband, Bill, catching up on his latest Observer news on a recent cruise to Grand Cayman.
New community editor on Key beat
December 6, 2012
You'll be seeing a new face around town this week.
Glass half full at Tennis Center
November 28, 2012
The long-awaited day was more than a year-and-a-half in the making. Saturday, Nov. 24, beer and wine sales opened at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.
Bald eagle causes hope to soar
November 20, 2012
Longboat Key resident Pat Shutello was sitting on her patio, worrying about the damages Superstorm Sandy inflicted on her New Jersey home, when she received a good omen.
Breaking news: Santa coming to town
November 20, 2012
You read it first here: Santa Claus is coming to town.
Owl pair seldom seen, often heard
November 20, 2012
Nighttime at Plymouth Harbor has been a real hoot lately.
Johnson wins top honors for Key photos
November 20, 2012
Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson won first place at Saturday’s Sarasota Bay Water Festival for her photo, "Mystic Morning," that she took early on a foggy morning on the north end of Longboat Key.
Sally and Sam Shapiro Day honors couple's contributions
November 20, 2012
Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell has proclaimed that Nov. 11 be known as Sally and Sam Shapiro Day.
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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.
