Longboat Key

Mallory Gnaegy
October 29, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Halloween

There were devils everywhere, and it seemed to be hell on earth at Sarasota Yacht Club's Halloween dinner and dance on Saturday, Oct. 29. There were also visits from the King and Queen, Marc Antony, Cleopatra and the Wicked Witch of the West. There was a festive fall-themed menu and entertainment by the Big Z Band.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
October 28, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Garden Club

Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
October 28, 2011

Commission to consider purchase of former Klauber property

The town could purchase the property next to Bayfront Park for $452,500.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
October 28, 2011

SPECIAL EDITION: Photos of the Week

Sarasota and the surrounding area costumes up for Halloween in this special edition of 'Photos of the Week.'

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 28, 2011

Top Cops of the Week

Read the top Cops Corner stories for all Observers.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Mallory Gnaegy
October 27, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Networking at Noon

Area business representatives got together for a networking at noon lunch at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar on Thursday, Oct. 27. The lunch was hosted by Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Universal Window Solutions. Attendees dined on Bacon-wrapped filet mignon, chicken Caesar salad or crab cakes.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
October 27, 2011

Sand loss prompts warning from Public Works

Public Works is monitoring sand loss at the north end to determine if the North Shore Road beach access needs to close temporarily.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
October 27, 2011

Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
October 26, 2011

Student shows school spirit

Longboat Key resident Savannah Schield has spirit, yes she does.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 26, 2011

Library resumes full-time hours

Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 1, Longboat Library will be open full-time from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 26, 2011

Turtle season comes to a close

Sea-turtle season on Longboat Key ends Oct. 31. This year, there have been 267 loggerhead nests and 249 loggerhead false crawls recorded on the Key's beaches.