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Longboat Key

The beach project will place sand at the Broadway beach access to Gulfside Road, and from The Islander condominiums to the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 13, 2013
Town prepares for beach bids again

The town of Longboat Key received no bids for its summer beach project April 16. One month later, the town is putting the project out to bid again in the hopes of landing a bid from a sand-dredging company.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 13, 2013
Longboat police seek bracelet's owner

Longboat Key police are seeking the owner of a 7.75-inch diamond-and-sapphire tennis bracelet found in late March in the Publix parking lot.

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  • News
The recipients of the scholarships given out by Longboat Key Chapel stand together for a photo prior to the scholarship presentation Sunday, May 12, at Longboat Island Chapel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Scholarship Presentation at Longboat Island Chapel

Longboat Island Chapel gave out 18 scholarships during its worship service Sunday, May 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joyce Huber was taken to brunch by her husband, Jim, and son, Mark, at The Blue Dolphin Café.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mother's Day Festival

Families gathered at the Centre Shops Sunday, May 12, Mother's Day, to celebrate the mothers in their lives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
There were 75 people who volunteered to help with the Sister Keys Clean Up Saturday, May 11, on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Watch Sister Keys Clean Up

The Sarasota Bay Watch held their Sister Keys Clean Up Saturday, May 11, out on Longboat Key. There were 75 volunteers who took part in the clean up that was followed up with a free lunch at Mar Vista.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota police hire a former Maryland lieutenant colonel as deputy chief
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 10, 2013
May 10: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Sarasota police hire a former Maryland lieutenant colonel as deputy chief; Visit Sarasota County announces Annual National Tourism Week Awards; Sarasota Blues and Music Festival canceled, new blues festival launches

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Centre Shops is located at 5380 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 10, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Centre Shops Mother's Day Festival

The festival will include plenty of Mom's favorite things, such as jewelry, antiques and art.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 9, 2013
Last week of stone crab season

The seven-month Florida stone crab season closes May 16.

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  • News
Save our Seabirds' founder Lee Fox accuses its board of "hijacking" the organization.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • May 9, 2013
May 9: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Save our Seabirds' Lee Fox: 'The board fired me.'; Chalk festival outlines possible move; Daughter keeps memories close to her heart

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lee Fox began treating injured birds in 1987 on a volunteer basis.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 9, 2013
Save Our Seabirds' Lee Fox: 'The board fired me.'

Save Our Seabirds' founder accuses its board of 'hijacking' the organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
After seeing a circus performance many years ago, he was inspired by the magic to get involved in a bigger way. But, it’s the programs that keep him donating every year.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 8, 2013
May 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Third suspect in violent Sarasota home invasion captured; Mills freezes all school spending; Properties have stake in new Mote turtle policy; Patron Saints: Mitchell McKnight

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Curry and Wende Webb
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LBK Chamber Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber held their first business after hours at their new location Tuesday, May 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nicole and Jonathan Eskew. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Bostonians get hooked on Longboat

Pamela Hodges and her children, Nicole and Jonathan Eskew, recently visited Longboat Key from Boston for the first time and are already looking forward to a return visit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Early birds catch the turtle nest

Sanctuary condominium General Manager Sheila Connell and maintenance supervisor Fred Boessel were out on the beach at 5 a.m. April 30, to ensure the property's lights weren't visible from the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vicki and George Workman with their great-grandchildren, 2-month-old Chelsea Allen and her 2-year-old brother, Logan. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Workmans welcome another great-grandchild

On Thursday, Feb. 28, Vicki Workman "Miss Vicki" awaited an exciting phone call as she offered Publix customers samples of sheet cake.

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