The Longboat Key firefighters took home the grand champion trophy from Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-off.

On Oct. 17, Longboat Observer readers are invited to our office at 5570 GMD to pick up a copy of the 40th anniversary issue and enjoy coffee and doughnuts.

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue stations designed their own patches to show off their duties.

Longboat Key resident Lucy Walter turned 16 on Sept. 12.

An American flag is flying from the structure that will soon be the St. Armands Parking Garage.

The Longboat Observer is working on a special 40th anniversary issue, and we want to hear your memories.

Longboat Key Fire Rescue firefighter and paramedic Daniel Heath was promoted to lieutenant on Sept. 13.