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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 4, 2010
Volunteers to bring scallops out of their shells at search

This year, participants will meet up at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub for search.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 4, 2010
Mystery Florida conference reaches new chapter here

The two-day event will feature publishing and film insiders, along with crime-scene investigation experts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of July 23 through July 29, in order of dollar amounts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 4, 2010
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $1.8 million

Sharon Catallo, of Wetumpka, Ala., sold her home at 6417 Gulfside Road in the north-Key Sleepy Lagoon subdivision to Sunset 55 LLC, a Florida limited-liability company registered to Jim Allen, also of Wetumpka, for $1.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
WEATHER: Moonlit Morning

Rebecca Goldthwaite submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Beachplace, 1109 Gulf of Mexico Drive. 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
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 3, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: FantaSea

Located on St. Armands Circle, FantaSea is a peaceful haven with a calming aroma.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2010
Turtle nest openings scheduled for this week

Turtle nest openings scheduled for this week

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • July 28, 2010
Local legend celebrates 95 years

Florence Katz celebrated her 95th birthday July 9 aboard the Marina Jack II.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of July 16 through July 22, in order of dollar amounts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 28, 2010
Business Observer 07.29.10

Key Video to close; ArtisTree earns ranking in Landscape magazine; and Dawn Mims named vice president of LLSA Chamber.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 28, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Roger Pettingell named top sales person for first half of '10; and Jim Soda Group recognized as top team.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 28, 2010
Key Real Estate: Grand Bay condo sells for $1.1 million

Of this week's sales, five occurred on Longboat Key, including three on the Manatee County portion of the island, and one each occurred on Lido Key and St. Armands Key. The Grand Bay sale was the only transaction that exceeded $1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2010
WEATHER: Morning Magnitude

Christina Filkins submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Longboat Harbour, 4454 Gulf of Mexico Drive. 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
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 26, 2010
Turtle nest opening scheduled for Wednesday

The event will be canceled only if lightning is present.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 24, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Bijou Cafe

Bijou Cafe Chef Stephen Phelps shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver readers.

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