Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
May 2, 2012

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Joyce Tappan

Joyce Tappan is a horse enthusiast. Read more about her our candid "Five Things."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Tim Parker

Timothy L. Parker II is one of 800 African-American students nationwide to earn the National Achievement Scholarship. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things."

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

Public Tennis Center team qualifies for championship

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's 3.0 Senior Women's Team completed the fall 2011 and winter 2012 season in first place, which qualified the team for the USTA State Championship in Daytona.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

Last chance to submit applications

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual Small Business, Rookie Small Business and Non-Profit Business of the Year Awards.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

Sawyer gets close look at a snook

On Saturday, Sawyer Welch Michel caught a 28-inch snook off the bridge located on Harbourside Drive near the Winding Oaks subdivision.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

Linger Lodge to host festival

Bluegrass fans take note: Linger Lodge will host its first Braden River Bluegrass Festival from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 5, at the restaurant, 7205 85th St. Court E.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

VFW announces contest winners

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12055 members named three students from Haile Middle School as winners of this year's "Patriots Pen" essay contest April 14.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

Tara swings big for children

Members of the Tara Golf & Country Club celebrated their 17th year helping children with life-threatening illnesses.

East County
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
May 2, 2012

Swan life on Longboat Key called into focus

Vicki the swan has been to Save Our Seabirds twice in one month; her survival is now in question. Friday, April 20, swan keeper David Novak took Vicki in for her second visit.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
May 2, 2012

Neighbors: Joyce Tappan

Joyce Tappan doesn't just horse around - she has 48 winning pictures.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

Ovations

Congratulations are in order. Do you know someone who has cause for celebration? The East County Observer wants to celebrate with you! Submit your Ovations news to Michael Eng, [email protected].