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Longboat Key

    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 21, 2018
Mote splashes into night of Fish, Fun and Fright

The annual Halloween-themed event was held on Oct. 20 at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 21, 2018
Town officials putt for Arts, Culture and Education Center

The officials earned $22,450 for the future Arts, Culture and Education Center Oct. 21 during an OPL Putting Challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 19, 2018
Longboat ends contract with zoning consultant

Planning, Zoning and Building will complete the work

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • October 19, 2018
George Camille Cosbar

George Camille Cosbar, 90, of Fort Myers, FL and formerly of Longboat Key and Larchmont, N.Y., passed away on September 19, his obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer of the Observer Media Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Mote Vice President for Aquarium, Education and Outreach Dan Debak, Rick Piccolo and Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 18, 2018
Mote shares aquarium plans with Manatee County leaders

The "Come SEA the future" event took place on Oct. 18 at Pier 22 Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Small Business Person of the Year (10 or less employees) third place winner Dennis Hassel, first place winner Shane Catts and second place winner John Smyth
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 18, 2018
Longboat Key Chamber celebrates small businesses

The Small Business Week awards luncheon was held Oct. 18 at Zota Beach Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Oct. 18

Nicole Graziano photographed her three daughters running to the water to catch the day’s final minutes of sunlight on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The town suspended beach cleanup operations on Oct. 12, following the offshore passage of Hurricane Michael.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 17, 2018
Red tide disappears from Longboat shores

People are returning to Longboat

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Country Club Shome at 520 Putter Lane recently sold for $875,000. Built in 1967, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,529 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $920,000 in 2014.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 17, 2018
Country Club Shores home sells for $875,000

Longboat Key Country Club Shores home sells for $875,000

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 17, 2018
Local amendments

Our recommendations on local questions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Bus service between the mainland and Longboat Key is an issue that concerns both the town and Sarasota County.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • October 17, 2018
Moving to one county will be a topic of discussion

Mutual issues will be discussed

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 17, 2018
Longboat Observer celebrates 40 years with readers

Observer employees and Longboat Key residents mingled outside the Longboat Observer office Oct. 17 in honor of the paper's 40th anniversary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harry, Lynn and Hal Christensen of Harry's Continental Kitchens
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 17, 2018
All in the family: Longboat Key family businesses share their stories

Longboat Key is home to multiple family businesses. We spoke with three of them to learn their history and why they chose Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 17, 2018
Cops Corner: It's dark, time for headlights

Police reports from around the Key

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 16, 2018
Small Business Week kicks off with Business After Hours

Following the first day of seminars, Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members networked Oct. 16 at Zota Beach Resort.

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