• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • LWR Life
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Longboat Key | Neighbors

Dockmaster Bob Geraci played Christmas classics on his clarinet as residents walked by his former dock.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Lighting of the Docks

On Thursday, Dec. 5, Longboat Harbour residents participated in a Christmas-inspired stroll along the water, fittingly called Lighting of the Docks. This past week, boat owners decorated their docks with lights and colorful ornaments to be enjoyed by the many that came out for this event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Representatives from each table gather to light 14 unique menorahs.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Israel Hanukkah Dinner

On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Temple Beth Israel came together to celebrate the eighth night of Hanukkah with a traditional dinner and the lighting of the candles.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
(Back) Joan Stewart and Barbara Marcouiller. (Front) Anella Luongo
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Holiday Party

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church celebrated the start of Advent and the Christmas season Wednesday, Dec. 4, with a concert and party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cosimo's not only features traditional and specialty pizzas and pastas but also an array of gluten free pizzas, pastas, salads and entrees.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cosimo's

This week we went in the kitchen at Cosimo's with owner John Ganley as chef Alfredo prepares two signature pizzas, the margherita and the quattro formaggi. Get the recipes and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Paint the town red and green

This year, we won't just be on the lookout for the most festive holiday lights on the Key. We'll be on the prowl for anything that embodies the happiness of the holidays with our new 'Spirit of the Season' contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Roger Pettingell
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Pettingell tradition is as sweet as pie

For the sixth consecutive year, Pettingell delivered pies from Yoder's Restaurant in Sarasota to his customers at Thanksgiving.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Welly
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Former Key Club manager takes on new role

Former Longboat Key Club & Resort General Manager Michael Welly has a new gig.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Sarah Olivero, SOS avian hospital administrator, with the injured bald eagle.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
SOS keeps eye on eagle

Save Our Seabirds (SOS) rescued a bald eagle in November from The Concession in University Park, after it was apparently injured by barbed wire.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo. Maj. Phillip Matthews, Martin Bobzien, Edith Barr Dunn and Andy Lappin tallied the money raised in 2010.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Salvation Army kettle: Be there with bells on

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is seeking Salvation Army bell-ringers for its kettle outside of Publix. Contact Sean McGrath at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Marketing guru Kotler thinks Hall of Fame

Part-time Longboat Key resident Philip Kotler, considered one of the leaders of modern marketing, can add another title to his mantel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 14th annual Observer Challenge kicks off with a pre-party at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center, 590 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 4, 2013
Take the Observer Challenge: See you at the net

Action begins Friday, Dec. 13, at the Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 4, 2013
Sarasota City Commission admonishes BID directors

The commission emphasized the importance of advisory board members using their city-issued email accounts after a request for St. Armands BID directors' emails.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 4, 2013
New community foundation makes Longboat its mission

The Longboat Key Foundation was established through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to benefit the island and its residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marks
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 4, 2013
Key bakers offer taste of favorite holiday treats

Seasonal baking traditions vary from home to home, but there's probably a holiday treat you've been craving all year. Here, three Longboat Key bakers share their favorite seasonal recipes for your tables.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Schindler
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 4, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Roslyn Schindler

Roslyn Schindler has lived in Country Club Shores since 2005.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
« 361 362 363 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Longboat Key

1
Traffic cleared after fire, bridge malfunction in Sarasota, Longboat
  • December 19, 2025
Traffic cleared after fire, bridge malfunction in Sarasota, Longboat
2
Artist JC Wayne hangs the ninth and final piece in her series "Atomic Universe," the latest installation at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church. The display will be up throughout the holiday season.
  • December 19, 2025
Artist delves into ideas of existence at Longboat exhibition
3
Locations of the new St. Armands speed tables are marked in red.
  • December 19, 2025
St. Armands speed humps will be replaced with permanent speed tables
4
Osprey play an important role in local ecosystems, and they seek out high perches on either designated nesting perches or, as in this case, power poles.
  • December 18, 2025
Ospreys get a home renovation
5
Beverly Sutton introduces Santa Claus, who made an appearance at the Reading Buddies Christmas party on Dec. 11 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • December 18, 2025
Christ Church Reading Buddies celebrate Christmas

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2025 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.

The Your Observer App is Here!

Get local news you can trust — now on your phone, tablet or laptop. Fast. Free. Easy to Use.
Stay informed, wherever you are.

Download Now