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Longboat Key

A search is still underway for a six-year-old boy who went missing after playing in the water near the Longboat Pass Bridge Saturday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 22, 2013
UPDATE: Search for boy becomes recovery mission

Longboat Key and Bradenton Beach Police Departments are still searching for a boy who got swept into a current in Longboat Pass Saturday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sue Baldock, Joe Toscano, Sandra Ceshker and Betty Pawlowitz
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club South Pacific Night

Sarasota Yacht Club members enjoyed a South Pacific-themed party Saturday, April 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chris Covert, Whit Sibley and Dave Powell
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Cup

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted the Sarasota Bay Cup, Saturday, April 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A search is still underway for a six-year-old boy who went missing after playing in the water near the Longboat Pass Bridge Saturday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 21, 2013
Boy still missing in the Gulf

A search is still underway for a six-year-old boy who went missing after playing in the water near the Longboat Pass Bridge Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
D’Arcy and Ray Arpke with their daughter, Kate Houle
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY & Video: Team Euphemia Haye Walk

About 60 people participated in the Team Euphemia Haye Walk Saturday, April 20, in Joan Durante Park. The walk raised money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike Quillen, Kerry Kirschner and Sheriff Tom Knight
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Argus Foundation Low Country Boil

The Argus Foundation held a low country boil Friday, April 19, at the Sarasota Outboard Club for local politicians.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 19, 2013
April 19: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Property owner plans temporary homeless shelter; Tangerine Bay receives huge insurance increase; Weekend Best Bets, Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 19, 2013
Sea lions to participate in research sessions

Two public research sessions will be held in April as Mote's "Sea Lions: On the Water's Edge" exhibit comes to an end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County announces 'Try Transit Day' — learn more in today's headlines.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 19, 2013
April 19: Morning Headlines

Morning stories: Vandalsim continues at Ringling Shopping Center; Sarasota County announces 'Try Transit Day'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
India's Somdev Devvaran, who defeated Jesse Levine 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-4, and Ilija Bozoljac 6-4, 6-4, is among the eight in contention of winning the sixth Sarasota Open.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 19, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Open closing weekend

Field whittled down to elite eight, celebrity exhibition kicks off Saturday's action.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Condominiums on Longboat Key are receiving huge wind insurance premium increases in the mail from Citizens Property Insurance.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 19, 2013
Tangerine Bay receives huge insurance increase

Tangerine Bay received a more than 800% wind (hurricane) insurance premium increase this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Police ended a late night standoff — learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 18, 2013
April 18: Daily Headlines Video

April 18: Daily Headlines Video

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gladys and Stanley Shapiro
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace End of Season Party

Seaplace residents held a poolside end of season party Wednesday, April 17. Sonny's Barbecue catered the event; Patsy and Majella performed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jo Ann Nair and Mary Marthaler, event co-chairwomen
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Islander Club End of Season Party

The Islander Club held a poolside party Wednesday, April 17, to celebrate the end of season. Ciao Italia catered the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ron and Bonnie Lucchino
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade End of Season Party

Promenade residents enjoyed a Mardi Gras-themed end of season party Wednesday, April 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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