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Jim Granite shot this picture of Longboat's illusive coyote from about 20 yards away on the Resort Longboat Key Club's Harbourside golf course.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 19, 2018
Let’s not rue the day

When tragedy strikes a town, the ill-effects are harsh. You can imagine how tourism will go on Cape Cod. We’ve seen what red tide does. Imagine what will follow if a coyote strikes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 19, 2018
Commission beware

You have a signed Lido Pavilion lease

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Boss
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 19, 2018
Sheriff's Office dog lost in Parrish

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in locating its police dog, 'Boss.'

  • East County
  • News
Life;Story 5K/10K benefits Centerstone and raises awareness for suicide prevention and depression. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 19, 2018
Calendar

Calendar

  • East County
  • Neighbors
It might have been hot at Camp Honi Hanta but Parrish's Emma Bentley, 5, Cara Bentley and Avery Bentley, 2, cooled off with a snow cone
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 19, 2018
Camp fires up Scouts in Manatee County

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida host special event at Camp Honi Hanta.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Longboat officials clean-up red tide from local canals.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 19, 2018
Red tide cleanup bill surpasses $40,000

Longboat's red tide cleanup costs surpass $40,000

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Simpson, Bob Feller, William Perkins, Nancy Castro, Craig Hazelton and Terry Byce worked together on the renovation.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 19, 2018
A Lakewood Ranch village builds a home

Harvest United Methodist Church members combine to renovate Bradenton veteran's home.

  • East County
  • News
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 19, 2018
40 years of memories

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 19, 2018
Party at the spa in Lakewood Ranch

Sirius Day Spa had a VIP party to celebrate its grand opening.

  • East County
  • News
Bem Smith, project manager for Longboat's beach nourishment project, stands on North Shore Road groin.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 19, 2018
Longboat applies for five north-end groins

Longboat Key, groins, erosion, beach nourishment

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eddie McKeithen hopes the public gets educated about native trees at The Native Plant Show Oct. 18-19 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 19, 2018
Myakka City growers have their passion rooted in native plants

Myakka City tree growers have their passion rooted in native plants

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch neighbors have ruf relations

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from the Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Sarasota areas.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Johnny Reid has the fourth-fastest cross country time (16:21.7) in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 4A, as of Sept. 13
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch runner has shot at cross country medal

The senior boys runner has his eyes on a time in the 15:30s.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brandi Ezell of SMART accepts a grant for $3,000 from Lakewood Ranch Community Fund President Garrett Shinn.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 19, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund grants 22 wishes

Lakewood Ranch Community Fund grants 22 grants and $83,500 to nonprofits that impact Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
  • News
Daniel Heath gets his new badge from wife, Kaia Heath. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 19, 2018
Proud promotion

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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Staff at the 12th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program sort through the delivery of presents for children up to 18 years of age.
  • December 22, 2025
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
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