Longboat author Michael Jordan is up for a Royal Palm Literary Award.

Casa Del Mar provided a handy spot for the Conners.

The Boxser Diversity Initiative is bringing a literary festival to Longboat Key.

The baby swan has had recent medical issues.

Bill Wartinbee tried the quarantine beard, but it never stuck.

A few kids did their part to help keep Longboat Key beautiful.

Grandfather Woody Woolverton and grandson Parker Ross both made All-State teams.