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Clothing was a big part of the sale last year.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Royal Rummage Sale returns to St. Mary

The early bird sale kicks off at noon on Friday, March 2 and continues at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 3 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Resort at Longboat Key Club directors accept the certification on Feb. 22.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Going Blue

The resort is the first to become a certified Blue Community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy and Jack Rozance plant two trees in New Zealand.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 28, 2018
Planting protection

Jack and Nancy Rozance took time out of their vacation to help an endangered species.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • February 28, 2018
Joan Walter Rotenberg

Joan Walter Rotenberg died unexpectedly in Longboat Key, Florida on February 23, 2018 at the age of 74.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Antares will be one of the Royal Lipizzan Stallions performing for Gabby Herrmann March 4 during the ninth annual benefit for the Myakka City Historic School House.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 28, 2018
Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions gives special benefit in Myakka City

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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Stacey and Morgan Trevithick continue to search for a cure.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High student has nerve to fight back

Complex regional pain syndrome strikes sophomore, who tries to raise awareness.

  • East County
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A suite in the St. Regis Bal Harbour.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 28, 2018
What makes a 5-star hotel five star?

Longboat is proposed to get a five star hotel with development of a St. Regis at the site of the former Colony — so what does that mean will go there?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town staff should not have issued the permit that led to many code violations and phone calls from affected residents.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 28, 2018
Longboat issues stop-work order to troublesome development

A development project at 500 Buttonwood Drive has caused power outages and road blockages since it received an erroneous permit Feb. 2 from the Planning, Zoning and Building Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ellen Levine lobbied her condo board, management, the Town's Public Works and Wast Management to allow boxes to be recycled at Sea Gate
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 28, 2018
Longboat Sea Gate resident boxed in over recycling

Sea Gate does not allow its residents to recycle cardboard shipping boxes boxes, but Ellen Levine won't is determined to make it change.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2018
Questions and answers with Longboat Key Town Commission candidates

Six men face off in three races.

  • Longboat Key
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Randy Clair
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2018
Questions and answers with Randy Clair

Incumbent Town Commissioner faces no challenger in March 20 election.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2018
Longboat Key voting essentials

Before you vote, know what's up

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Summerfield resident Alan Roth checks to see the signal strength of his cell service in his home. He has trouble making and receiving calls from home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch residents frustrated by cell coverage

Some in the development still struggle with unreliable reception.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch photographer embarks on picture-perfect endeavor

Kathryn DeYoung reinvents herself in retirement.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 27, 2018
Longboat Key tennis pros battle it out

Pros from the Longboat Key Public Tennis and the Longboat Key Club competed against each other Feb. 27.

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