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  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Sunrise prize

Deborah Johnson-Brooks submitted this sunrise photo taken on the north end of the Key. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Engel & Vakers, Sun Resorts reveal plans

The companies will leave the building at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, but both will continue to do business on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 16, 2010
Island Chapel celebrates Creole style

Members of the Longboat Island Chapel and guests were treated to an authentic Cajun dinner for their Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 16, 2010
Town government invitation extended

Town Hall is offering four classes to help residents learn about the intricacies of the island's government.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 15, 2010
Obituary: Paul Massik

Dr. Paul Massik, 92, died Feb. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 15, 2010
START program works to address red tide

A red tide control program has funded 12 research studies and disbursed more than $1.5 million between 2007 and 2009.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 12, 2010
Bondi wants to 'win back Florida'

Pam Bondi, a candidate for the Republican nomination for state Attorney General, was the guest speaker at the Feb. 12 meeting of the Republican Club of Longboat Key held at the Chart House.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 12, 2010
Mote founder turns the page on new book edition

Dr. Eugenie Clark will have a new edition of her book, 'The Lady and the Sharks' at tomorrow's 'Books with Bites.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 12, 2010
Lenobel and Welly differ on tee times

The Longboat Key Town Commission reconvened the Islandside renovation-and-expansion hearing Friday by reviewing proposed amendments needed to allow guests of a new hotel to play on the new golf course.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 11, 2010
Obituary: Charles Joseph Florio

Charles Joseph Florio, 89, moved to Longboat Key six years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 11, 2010
SYC foundation races to meet Cuba regatta deadline

The yacht-club foundation needs OFAC approval by Feb. 15 to proceed with plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 11, 2010
Jewfish dock approved

The Jewfish Key dock will grow in size, but town staff will not know by how much until two months from now.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 11, 2010
Swine flu vaccine offered at Bayfront Park

The Bayfront Park Recreation Center will be the host of a free swine flu vaccine clinic Feb. 17 and 24.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 10, 2010
Christ Church customizes cards

Creating Valentine's Day cards was the project for the Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian Women's Group's Feb. 8 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 10, 2010
Sweethearts set sail for honeymoon

Longboat Key Club and Resort concierge Elaine Levin married her sweetheart, Steve Smith, Jan. 16.

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