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Longboat Key

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2009
Weather

To view a pdf of the Weather Page and The Observer Crossword, please click on the following link.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 12, 2009
Calm before the storm

Five years ago, Hurricane Charley set its sights on Longboat Key. The island was spared of a direct hit four times in 2004.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2009
Key visitor helped set wheels in motion

When Bobbie Banan read "A general mystery" in the July 23 issue, she took a trip down memory lane.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Maggie Pahos
  • August 10, 2009
Photo of the day: It's a sign

Can you tell us where this photo was taken? Give us your best guesses under "reader comments."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 8, 2009
Sarasota Bay Great Scallops Search

More than 150 volunteers gathered for the second Sarasota Bay Great Scallops Search. They counted approximately 130 scallops in an effort to monitor the local scallop population.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Maggie Pahos
  • August 6, 2009
Designated smoking area signs installed on Lido Beach

Twenty-one ashtrays will be installed on Lido Beach and North Lido Beach by Friday, Aug. 7, and four signs indicating the designated smoking areas will be posted at each entrance to the beach near the parking lots.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan
  • August 5, 2009
Deal Us In: Crocodile Coup

In this hand, West and his partner were playing a one-club opening bid that was strong, therefore, West opened with a one-diamond bid.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By George Rauch
  • August 5, 2009
Market is operating at historical levels

The stock market has improved dramatically. The market is in a bull posture, and, if the government does the right things, the market could become robust once again.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 5, 2009
Eagle Scout project benefits scallop search

On Saturday, Aug. 8, volunteers will monitor the scallop population of Sarasota Bay by snorkeling alongside weighted ropes, called transect lines, in the second annual Sarasota Bay Great Scallop Search.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 5, 2009
Real Estate Reports

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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Kent Chetlain
  • August 5, 2009
$2.1 million sale at St. Armands Towers

For the second straight week, Longboat and its surrounding keys had 15 real-estate sales for a total of 30 from July 13 through July 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 5, 2009
Cover story: Lively Exchange

In a home exchange, two parties agree to swap residences for vacation. Longboat Key residents who have tried it say it's a great way to save money and experience a new culture.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2009
Obituaries

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  • August 5, 2009
Letters to the Editor

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  • August 5, 2009
Our View

Libby Claire: Puts life in perspective

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