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Longboat Key

Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2011
Obituary: Joseph Corben

Joseph Corben, 85, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 26, 2011
Deputy county administrator recommended for interim position

Town attorney David Persson recommended David Bullock for interim town manager in a letter to the Longboat Key Town Commission.

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  • News
Charles "C.J." Wickersham is a 2008 graduate of Manatee High School.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 26, 2011
Key shark victim to undergo surgery

Charles 'C.J.' Wickersham is scheduled for surgery this afternoon following a weekend shark attack.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Jellyfish at Mote Aquarium eat their breakfast.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 26, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: It's Feeding Time

The Jellyfish at Mote Aquarium eat their breakfast.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pat and Jim Anderson pose for a photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: An Evening in the Garden of Spain

The Bird Key Yacht Club hosted "An Evening in the Garden of Spain" on Saturday Sept. 24 for cocktails, dinner and dancing. Founding president of GuitarSarasota Thomas Koch provided Spanish classical guitar, the dinner tables were candle lit and patrons were served gazpacho, tapas, braised lamb shank and grilled Cornish hen and a flambe dessert served tableside.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jolene and Ed Graham pose for a photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Night in Italy with The Rat Pack

The Sarasota Yacht Club hosted "A Night in Italy with The Rat Pack" evening on Sept. 24. Pasta ala punttanesca, eggplant rollatini, chicken picatta and antipasto were served for dinner, and entertainment was provided by the John Rinell Duo.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Megan and Steve Johnston took part in cleaning up the bay. Megan is apart of an environmental club at King Middle School, which participated in the day.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Annual Coastal Cleanup and National Estuaries Day

National Estuaries Day in conjunction with Annual Coastal Cleanup hosted by The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Around the Bend Nature Tours held a bay cleanup, dip net observation, paddling 101 courses and more at Ken Thompson Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Reece and Beth Nanfito talk to Shawn Carper about some of the creatures that had been brought in from the Bay and put on display inside water-filled tanks.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Local National Estuaries Day Celebration

The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) and Around the Bend Nature Tours held the Local National Estuaries Day Celebration from 9 am - 2 pm Saturday, Sept. 24, at Ken Thompson Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 23, 2011
Town to ask for telecommunications proposals

The commission directed staff to request proposals that would determine the island's needs.

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  • News
SARASOTA: Hannah Smith, 3, puts decorative, little holes into her clay slab.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2011
Photos of the Week

Enjoy some of our best photos this week from all Observers.

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  • Neighbors
Read the top stories from all Observers' Cops Corner.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 23, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner cases featured in all Observers.

  • Longboat Key
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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

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  • Cops Corner
Life is a beach for this bird enjoying the early morning on Longboat Key's beach.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 22, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Bird of a Feather

Life is a beach for this bird enjoying the early morning on Longboat Key's beach.

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