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Longboat Key

    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party was a big success Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. There were 28 restaurants that participated in the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Leila and Leslie Dubow bought a coffee cake, chocolate sauce and strawberry jelly.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Star of the Sea's Holiday Bazaar

St. Mary Star of the Sea held their annual holiday bazaar Saturday, Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ruth German, Peggy Sloan and Christine Rose Kennedy worked the food table Saturday, Nov. 17, at Longboat Key Island Chapel Holiday Bazaar.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Island Chapel Holiday Bazaar

Many people attended the Longboat Key Island Chapel Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 17, at the chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lauren Mitchell of The Lauren Mitchell Band performed for the crowd.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival took place at Ken Thompson Park on Saturday, Nov. 17. The festival celebrated the bay and educated the public about keeping the bay and the environment healthy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pat Shea serves drinks at the bar.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sanctuary Welcome Back Party

Sanctuary Community Association held its annual Welcome Back Party for returning residents. Irene Bier and Phyliss Barber helped organize the party. Residents enjoyed refreshments and appetizers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 16, 2012
Nov. 16: Daily Headlines Video

Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report on a crash on Longboat Key, a commissioner not seeking re-election, Stuff the Bus campaign kicking off and Weekend Best Bets!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Arvey will perform as a special guest with Longboat Key blues band Blues Pig. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

Twenty-nine restaurants will participate in tomorrow's event, which will raise money for local children's charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gladys Blair's 2004 Oldsmobile sustained approximately $5,000 worth of damage.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2012
Longboat woman injured in crash

Gladys Blair, 95, was injured when she drove her car into the path of another vehicle near Bay Isles Road.

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  • News
A water line has broken on Bird Key Drive, just north of N. Owl Drive.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
Water line break in Bird Key

A water line has broken on Bird Key Drive, just north of N. Owl Drive causing a precautionary boil water notice Thursday afternoon, Nov. 15.

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  • News
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 15, 2012
Nov. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report on a Sarasota judge ruling to favor IPOC, Sarasota streetcar routes, Siesta Key canal Connectors and more!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
In September, representatives from the town and IPOC met in a Sarasota courtroom to present their cases for a challenge to the town’s code changes.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 15, 2012
Judge rules in IPOC's favor

A Sarasota County Clerk of Court Judge issued an order this week that will mandate a referendum for additional tourism uses within Islandside.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Larry Grossman is a St. Judes Drive resident and semi-retired city planner.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 15, 2012
Grossman qualifies for election

Larry Grossman qualified to run against Mayor Jim Brown for the District 4 seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dionne Reinert, Carole Salmon and Esther Cook. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
St. Mary women deck the halls

This Saturday, the Key will be a shopper's paradise, with the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Longboat Island Chapel Chic & Unique Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 14, 2012
Nov. 14: Daily Headlines Video

Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report on a Siesta Key stabbing, Bullock's first year, Lakewood Ranch's new irrigation water and more!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Aaron Cushman, Vacys Garbonkus, and Joe Williams
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Bay Welcome Back Party

Rampart Properties sponsored this years Grand Bay Welcome Back Party on Monday, Nov. 12 at the Grand Bay clubhouse. Close to 100 people attended the party. People who had not seen each other for quite some time enjoyed wine, cocktails and appetizers.

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