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By Virginia Sanders
August 18, 2010

Nesting season heats up after a slow start

As we reported in last month's column, turtle nesting, due to weather conditions, got off to a slow start as compared to last year's numbers. But, as of the end of July, we are surpassing 2009 numbers with 1,097 nests total thus far on Mote Marine Laboratory-monitored beaches.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
August 18, 2010

The end of an era

The Klauber family gathered friends and family for a final bash at the Colony to celebrate a key chapter in Longboat history.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 18, 2010

Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Aug. 6 through Aug. 12, in order of dollar amounts.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
August 18, 2010

Five sales this week surpass $1 million mark

Of the key sales recorded at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses, five occurred on Longboat Key, including two in Manatee County, two on St. Armands Key and one on Bird Key.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Observer Staff
August 18, 2010

WEATHER: Island Idol

Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
August 18, 2010

Letts examines Boca Grande health-care model

Dr. Pamela Letts treats anywhere from 30 to 50 patients a day during the height of season at the Centre Shops Family Practice and Urgent Care.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
August 16, 2010

OBITUARY: Ruth Lillian Wexler

Ruth Wexler, 88, was a founding member of Temple Beth Israel.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Stephanie Hannum
August 13, 2010

STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Green Ginger Hair Design

Gordon and Lynda Hall bought Green Ginger Hair Design after moving to Sarasota from France.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
August 12, 2010

OBITUARY: Rhea Goldman

Rhea Goldman, 100, was a Longboat Key resident.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 11, 2010

Turtle Tracks

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 11, 2010

LBK's guitar hero

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
August 11, 2010

Nesting Mode

Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers rise early every morning to patrol the beach for signs of sea-turtle nesting.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 11, 2010

Sunset Seabreeze

Bob Dizon submitted this sunset photo, taken near Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub on the north end of the Key. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
August 9, 2010

OBITUARY: The Rev. Kenneth 'Father Ken' Higginbotham

The Rev. Kenneth Higginbotham, 82, was serving at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church at the time of his death.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
August 7, 2010

RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Bayou Tavern

Bayou Tavern Executive Chef Angelo Chiroli shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

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Nesting season heats up after a slow start

The end of an era

Building Permits

Five sales this week surpass $1 million mark

WEATHER: Island Idol

Letts examines Boca Grande health-care model

OBITUARY: Ruth Lillian Wexler

STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Green Ginger Hair Design

OBITUARY: Rhea Goldman

Turtle Tracks

LBK's guitar hero

Nesting Mode

Sunset Seabreeze

OBITUARY: The Rev. Kenneth 'Father Ken' Higginbotham

RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Bayou Tavern

Longboat police chief talks digital security with Kiwanians

St. Regis on track to receive permanent certificate of occupancy, eyes tennis courts

Watering restrictions increase as drought extends

Hurricane preparedness workshop scheduled in April

Hall of fame coach Urban Meyer gets back to work in his new community

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