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Longboat Key | Neighbors

    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2009
Weather: New Outlook

Get this week's weather stats with tide chart, sunrise/sunset and moon phases.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 27, 2009
TOP STORY, April: North Shore beach access closed

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed to shut down the beach access in April after being informed there was no beach left and conditions were unsafe for beachgoers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 23, 2009
Tiny's cancels New Year's Eve dinner

The dinner is canceled, but the celebration will take place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2009
Santa creates wave of holiday cheer

Moved by the Christmas spirit, Michael Hollomon donned a Santa Claus suit and decided to wish as many people as he could 'Merry Christmas.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2009
Santa makes a stop at the Promenade

Santa Claus could have used Rudolph's help.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2009
The Year in Pictures

Compelling moments. Timeless occasions. Outstanding memories. Take a look back at some of the most memorable photos published in The Longboat Observer this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 23, 2009
Party Updates

Democrats socialize at year's last meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2009
Worship Services

Find out local worship service schedules.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 23, 2009
Christ Church bestows gifts to special guests

Youngsters from the Bradenton Learning Center were special guests at a Christmas party Dec. 17, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2009
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Dec. 11 through Dec. 17, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2009
Business Observer

Lisa Grossman takes over Margot Walbert's center; FNGLA honors ArtisTree Landscape with awards; The Colony plans events for holiday happenings; and Beth Callans Management presents gifts to Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2009
Sunset Silhouette

Find out this week's weather stats with the red tide report, tide chart, moon phases, rainfall, temperature and sunrise/sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 17, 2009
LBK Flotilla holds Change of Watch ceremony

Longboat Key Flotilla 82 held its annual Change of Watch ceremony Dec. 17, at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 16, 2009
Beth Israel presents Hanukkah celebration

Temple Beth Israel hosted a traditional Hanukkah celebration and dinner Dec. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 16, 2009
Seaplace wraps up holiday season with twice the party

Seaplace held a welcome-back party for its residents, along with a farewell gathering for outgoing Manager Steve Grekowicz Dec. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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