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Longboat Key

    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 26, 2011
Hawaiian islands erupt onto Conde Nast rankings

The Conde Nast Traveler 2011 Readers' Choice Survey is on newsstands now.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Jack Johnson got caught picking up a copy of the Observer. He will be charged with a minimum sentence of our appreciation.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 25, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Observed

Jack Johnson got caught picking up a copy of the Observer. He will be charged with a minimum sentence of our appreciation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 24, 2011
Coast Guard locates three divers missing off of Key

The last of three missing divers was found safe Sunday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Historical Society's Pioneer Day Fish Fry offered guests both grouper and mullet.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 24, 2011
VIDEO: Pioneer Day Fish Fry

On Oct. 21 Longboat Key residents and guests enjoyed fried fish, drinks and a live band at Mar Vista for the Longboat Key Historical Society's Pioneer Day Fish Fry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Maureen and Stan Greenway from Bradenton, Brian Hunt from St. Pete and Christina Lima from St. Pete
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Triathlon

Athletes from all over came to Longboat Key Club and Resort to participate in the Second Annual Ziivaa Longboat Key Triathlon and Duathlon on Sunday, Oct. 23. The triathlon consisted of a half-mile swim, a twenty-mile bike and a five-mile run. The Duathlon consists of a two-mile run, twenty-mile bike and a five-mile run.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jim and Jean Zakovec pose with Bill Steele, Saturday, Oct. 22 at Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Belgian Night at BKYC

The members of Bird Key Yacht Club had a fun time trying out different Belgian beers and enjoying Belgian cuisine, Saturday, Oct. 22 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Monica Simpson is director of the Planning Zoning & Building Department.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2011
Investigation reveals issues with P&Z director

Interviews with town employees show concerns about Planning Zoning & Building Director Monica Simpson.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Van and Diana Neely and Mickey Gager
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pioneer Day Fish Fry

The Historical Society's Pioneer Day Fish Fry begged the question: Grouper or Mullet? But pioneers and other Longboat Key Residents seemed to enjoy both equally on Friday, Oct. 21 at Mar Vista. Mar Vista served the seafood along with other southern comfort foods: fried green tomatoes, okra and cheese grits.

  • Longboat Key
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Commissioner Phill Younger holds one of two at-large seats on the Longboat Key Town Commission.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 21, 2011
Future charter committee to address Younger suggestion

A future charter review committee will discuss Commissioner Phill Younger's suggestion for reconfiguring the commission.

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  • News
Max Goldner enjoys the beach on Long Island but is currently prohibited by town codes from visiting Longboat Key’s beaches.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 21, 2011
Committee to sniff out dog beach issues

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed that a committee should discuss ways to compromise on allowing dogs to access a small section of the island's beaches.

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  • News
Garden Club members Jane Boehme and Celia Edmundson
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 19, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Garden Club Fundraiser

One hundred and twelve people enjoyed lots of wind with their wine at the Longboat Key Garden Club wine tasting fundraiser at Harry's Continental Kitchen. But that didn't stop the group from raising $465 on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Harry's Continental Kitchens supported the event with food and appetizers, and Howie Banfield provided entertainment.

  • Longboat Key
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Andy Youngs and Gail Buermann preview the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Christmas Bazaar, which will take place on Nov. 19.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 19, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Christmas in October

Andy Youngs and Gail Buermann preview the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Christmas Bazaar, which will take place on Nov. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helen Bradshaw and Jane Howard-Jasper
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 19, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ECW Lunch

The All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church Women got together for its monthly meeting. Guest speaker and nutritionist Rebecca Kloss taught the women in attendance about how to read a food label. She calls her speech 'How the Heck Can I Tell if This is Good for Me?' She suggests cutting out processed foods and go back to eating fresh. Hopefully, the luncheon following the lecture was according to her nutritional guides.

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