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Longboat Key

    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 26, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Where's the fire?

There was no emergency at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, this morning. But it looked like one, with three ambulances and a fire truck lining the north side of the road. Longboat Key firefighter/paramedics were using the Town Commission chambers to hold a training session and parked the emergency vehicles there in case they had to respond to a call.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from our archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Beachgoers worked around the sand project pipeline in order to bask in the sun Monday, April 25. The pipeline is part of the emergency sand project on the north end of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 25, 2011
Photo of the Day: Piping hot

Beachgoers worked around the pipeline in order to enjoy basking in the sun Monday, April 25. The pipeline is part of the emergency sand project that is going on at the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 25, 2011
OBITUARY: Beatrice Rapowitz

Beatrice Rapowitz, 67, co-founded the Longboat Key Club's "Go for the Cure" fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Gerich home was featured on the 2009 Home & Garden Tour.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 25, 2011
Longboat Garden Club seeks homes for 2012 tour

The tour will raise money for the club's grants and scholarships.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from our archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force meets on Wednesday at Bayfront Park Recreation Center.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 25, 2011
Longboat task force announces members

The initial meetings of the task force will focus on developing goals and objectives to encourage the creative re-establishment and revitalization of services, conveniences and opportunities for current and future residents of Longboat Key.

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  • News
Charlie Cary has a find.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa del Mar Easter

Following tradition at Casa del Mar, a member of the Ryan family is always the Easter Bunny. This year, wearing the bright pink bunny suit was Ed Ryan Jr. The Easter Bunny always gets a warm welcome, because the youngsters know once he arrives, the Easter egg hunt is about to begin. The grounds at Case del Mar were roped off in sections, and adults were in each to supervise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michelle and Savannah Gallatin pose with the Easter Bunny Sunday, April 24 at Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLEY: Bird Key Yacht Club celebrates Easter

Bird Key Yacht Club held their annual Easter celebration Sunday, April 24 at the Club. There was a magic show, an Easter egg hunt and an Easter brunch.

  • Longboat Key
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Kids scramble to find as many eggs as possible as their parents encourage them Sunday, April 24 at Longboat Key Club's Easter egg hunt.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Club's Easter Egg Hunt

Kids dressed in their Easter best for the Easter egg hunt Sunday, April 24 at Longboat Key Club Islandside. The event also included cookie decorating, games, pictures with the Easter Bunny and food.

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Cecelia Mould, Jake Hoddinott, Carly Birnbach, Danika Hoddinott and Isabella Volkert are in awe off Spaghetti the Clown's amazing tricks.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Children's Easter Party

The Easter Bunny hopped to Sarasota Yacht Club Saturday for some fun Easter-themed festivities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kids could not wait to break into their colorful Easter eggs Saturday, April 23 after participating in Mar Vista's Easter egg hunt.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mar Vista Easter Egg Hunt

Tons of kids showed up to take part in the Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 23 at Mar Vista on Longboat Key. The annual event includes a special "golden egg" that kids hope to find so that they can win a prize.

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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lunch Bunch raises money for All-Star Children's Foundation

The annual Lunch Bunch All-Star Children's Foundation fundraiser not only raised money for a good cause but was held in memory of one of its biggest supporters, Andy Cail.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Key residents would like to see Bayfront Park changes that include a new recreation center.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 22, 2011
Longboat plans park meeting

Longboat Key will host a special workshop at Town Hall next month to discuss a concept plan for Bayfront Park.

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The home at 825 Longboat Club Road was built in 2002 with five bedrooms and six bathrooms.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 22, 2011
Longboat home sells for record $12.5 million

The home at 825 Longboat Club Road sold yesterday after six months on the market.

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