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Longboat Key

Pennie Williams family came from as far as California for a surprise birthday party.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pennie Williams turns 90

Dorothy Williams, who everyone knows as Pennie, turned 90 July 20. To celebrate, Williams' daughter Barbara Bostic planned a surprise party July 28 - and it was a success.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Save Our Seabirds is located at 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 29, 2013
SOS appoints new avian hospital administrator

Sarah Olivero is the new avian hospital administrator at Save Our Seabirds.

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  • News
Tammie Averso finds a baby sea turtle while digging up a nest on Friday.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Turtle Watch Nest Opening

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch opens a nest behind Sea N Suds Friday, July 26. For more information and more photos, pick up a copy of the Aug. 1 Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota audiences were first introduced to "South Beach Babylon" in 2011 during a reading of the play, still in draft form, at FST's Sarasota Festival of New Plays.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2013
July 26: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Homelessness consultant to cost $40,000; Salvation Army extends services; Street project dampens business; Playwright talks 'South Beach Babylon'; PHOTO GALLERY: Rick De Furia Retirement Celebration

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The Holiday Beach Resort will be torn down Thursday, Aug. 1.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 26, 2013
Holiday Beach Resort will be demolished next week

The 56-year-old building will be torn down to make way for the planned 11-unit Infinity condominium.

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ULI meetings and interviews will be held at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 26, 2013
ULI plans October visit

The Urban Land Institute is coming to town Oct. 20 to Oct. 25 to meet with 100 residents to discuss Key issues.

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Chef Camp offered four sessions through the summer, during which area chefs taught children how to saute and grill, and make pasta, sauce and desserts
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2013
July 25: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: School budget growth comes with a catch; Nonprofit develops affiliation with Moffitt; Chief DiPino 'locked up' for charity; Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Chef Camp

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Juan De Dios Rodriguez for the death of New Dynasty Chinese Buffet Manager Taian 'Andrew' Tian.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2013
July 24: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gang member arrested for New Dynasty beating; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pier 22; Town, county crack open Beer Can dispute; Art in the Park; Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive

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The nest opening will take place rain or shine and will be canceled only in the event of lightning.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 24, 2013
Turtle Watch will open nest on Friday

If you still don't have Friday night plans, consider a date with the Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 24, 2013
Charlie and Dottie Korbuly celebrate golden anniversary

Emerald Harbor residents Charlie and Dottie Korbuly recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary - aka the "golden" anniversary - by renewing their vows at Longboat Island Chapel, followed by a champagne reception and dinner catered by Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
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Beer Can Island has become difficult to access by foot. Depending on the tide, beachgoers can get trapped on the island and are forced to swim back to Longboat Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 24, 2013
Town, county crack open Beer Can dispute

Both the town of Longboat Key and Manatee County officials disagree about who should be responsible for Beer Can Island.

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  • News
Sand that leaves the shores of Longboat Key and gets deposited in Longboat Pass is a cause of concern for the north end.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 24, 2013
Town prepares beach project review

The town will have a beach consultant perform a $121,800 analysis of its Beach Management Plan.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 24, 2013
Committee reviews pension-debt options

The town has three ways to pay off its more than $27 million in pension debt: bank financing, attaining an annuity or through a bond. Using a combination of the three is also an option.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 24, 2013
Town declares impasse with police union

The members of the Longboat Key Police Department Union have until Thursday to select one of three retirement contract offers from the town.

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Bridge construction manager Patrick Malone, general superintendant Todd Schille, Longboat Key Vice Mayor Ron Johnson and Sarasota Mayor Mary Anne Servian celebrated the dedication of the John Ringling Causeway Bridge Aug. 30, 2003.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 24, 2013
On the scene for 35 years

Thirty-five years ago, Ralph Hunter started the Longboat Observer because he was bored.

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Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Past President Michael Garey said he heard of the Miracle League of Manasota when his daughter, Amelia, volunteered as a buddy to the athletes. Garey suggested the 501(c)(3) as the club's new charitable partner, which board members recently accepted.
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A May 2024 rendering of the Sarasota County library on Longboat Key.
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Palmetto community leaders showed up strong at Longboat Island Chapel's latest charity drive to support Mt. Carmel Resource Center on June 16. From left, Deputy Ken Jewett, Sgt. Joy Jewett, Chief of Police Scott Tyler, City of Palmetto Mayor Daniel West, Shirley Pearson, executive director of Strength in Action, Inc., Rev. Brock Patterson, Pearson's sister Laura Wallace, and Town of Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton.
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From food to furniture, chapel's programs continue to make an impact
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St. Lucie County Administrator George Landry has been recommended by Howard Tipton to replace him as town manager as Tipton prepares to retire.
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New town manager recommended for Longboat Key
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Attendees were impressed by the fireworks across Sarasota Bay.
  • June 19, 2026
Fourth of July 2026 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

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