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Observer Staff
May 16, 2012

LLSA Chamber makes a challenge

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce will host the second Longboat Key Challenge this weekend.

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Observer Staff
May 16, 2012

The word from the waters

April 30 marked the birthday of four cygnets produced by swan parents, Alan and Beverly.

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Observer Staff
May 16, 2012

Snowy plovers land on the Key

Mary Lou Johnson has photographed a snowy plover nest on Longboat Key.

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Mallory Gnaegy
May 16, 2012

Neighbors: Joe Bondi

Joe Bondi - and his entire family - have an affinity for Longboat Key's easy living.

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Observer Staff
May 16, 2012

Obituary: William G. 'Bill' Bailey

William G. "Bill" Bailey, of Bradenton and formerly of Longboat Key, died Friday, May 11. He was 92.

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Dora Walters
May 16, 2012

Longboat Key is in full bloom

Longboat Key's riches are on full display in the colorful blooms that dot the island.

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Observer Staff
May 16, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Henry Adomonis submitted this sunset photo, taken Easter weekend on Longboat Key.

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Mallory Gnaegy
May 14, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sister Keys Island Cleanup

Sarasota Bay Watch, a nonprofit group dedicated to protecting and restoring Sarasota Bay's ecosystem, stayed true to their mission with a Sister Keys Island cleanup. Over 100 participants met at Mar Vista Saturday morning, May 14, rolled up their sleeves and got down to business. They were wet, sandy and sweaty but all were smiling because they collected a whole dumpster's worth of trash bags.

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Mallory Gnaegy
May 11, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Harry's Wine tasting for LBK Turtle Watch

Harry's Continental Kitchen hosted a well-attended monthly wine tasting to benefit The Longboat Key Turtle Watch on Wednesday, May 9. Every patron's ticket purchase contributed $5 for the group. Turtle season started the first of May and 38 volunteers will patrol gulf-side beaches for endangered sea turtle nests. Money raised will help the group continue to protect these animals and educate the public.