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 Harvey Longboat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Longboat, a Cayuga chief of the Bear clan and a leader of the Iroquois Confederacy for 20 years, died May 19 after a heart attack at his home.
In a recent interview, Longboat recalled that he at first refused because he could not then speak his language and didn't believe he was up to the responsibility.
Longboat was a founder of Six Nations Polytechnic, an aboriginal education and training program that prepares aboriginal people for university and college.
www.hetfonline.org /pages/harvey_longboat.htm   (714 words)

  
 Runner's Web Tom Longboat Story
Longboat was the nearly unassailable king of the marathon, the Wayne Gretzky or Tommy Burns of his sport.
Tom Longboat was born June 4, 1887, on the Six Nations Reserve south of Brantford, Ont. His father died when he was still a young boy, leaving his mother to raise four children.
Longboat a `good father' and a `special hero': As we near the end of the 20th century, the Citizen has asked descendants of prominent Canadians to reflect on the lives and achievements their famous ancestors.
www.runnersweb.com /running/tom_longboat.html   (2054 words)

  
 Thomas Longboat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Longboat was born at Ohsweken, on the Six Nations Reserve near Brantford, Ontario, on July 4, 1887.
Longboat won three times when the distance was longer than 20 miles; Shrubb won the distances between 10 and 16 miles.
Longboat's ability to call on his reserve after the 20-mile mark obviously set him apart from Shrubb, the recognized professional world champion middle-distance runner of his day.
collections.ic.gc.ca /heirloom_series/volume4/100-101.htm   (651 words)

  
 Pictures from Longboat Key, Florida. House, Condo, Beach, Wildlife Photos
Longboat Key is on the southwest coast of Florida, just west of Sarasota and south of Tampa by 40 miles.
There is not much in the way of undeveloped, raw land left in Longboat Key and the ubiquitous construction equipment and projects that plague other parts of Florida are conspicuous by their absence.
Sunrise on Longboat Key (bottom row of pictures) can be a great time to have coffee on the condo balcony, walk or jog on the beach...
www.picturesfrom.com /longboat-key   (759 words)

  
 Longboat -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A longboat is a large (A small vessel for travel on water) boat powered by multiple (An implement used to propel or steer a boat) oars and carried on a (A vessel that carries passengers or freight) ship (especially sailed merchant ships).
The longboat was generally more sea kindly than the (A cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting) gig and in the event of an abandonment of the ship could hold a large number of the crew.
See also: (Click link for more info and facts about longship) longships, which are Viking craft sometimes referred to as longboats, but which are not boats in this sense because they have (A large piece of fabric (as canvas) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel) sails.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/lo/longboat.htm   (206 words)

  
 Tom Longboat: a good sport   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Longboat was virtually unknown until 1906 when he entered Hamilton's annual race.
Closer to the finish, Longboat bolted ahead leaving the veteran runner in the dust.
After the WW I, long-distance running was a dead sport, and Longboat surprised many by working as a street cleaner in Toronto.
www.torontofreepress.com /2003/spyros010603.htm   (498 words)

  
 Longboat Key - my home-town, by Michael Hodges
Longboat Key is a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico, located off-shore from Sarasota and Bradenton on the west coast of Florida, south of Tampa.
Longboat Key, an incorporated town with the northern portion in Manatee County and the southern portion in Sarasota County, is served by a single road-way (Gulf of Mexico Drive) between an opening bridge at the north end and one at the south end.
Longboat Key nautical chart - Centered at latitude N 27° 24' 43" N, longitude W 82° 39' 33" W. To view charts of other areas, at top of the page that appears type the location and then in drop-down box click the state.
mwhodges.home.att.net /lbk/lbk.htm   (1812 words)

  
 Town of Longboat Key - A Brief History
Longboat Key was the vacation land of the Timucuan and Caloosa Indians for hundreds of years.
Longboat Key has been home to Indians, Spaniards, Cubans and local pioneers until the 1890s when winners of homestead grants settled here on their own land.
Longboat Key's first home was in the area of Broadway and was a thatched shack built about 1882 by Thomas Mann, a Civil War veteran from Indiana.
www.longboatkey.org /history.htm   (767 words)

  
 Longboat Key, Florida (Cities)
Longboat Key is located in Manatee County just south of St Petersburg between Holmes Beach and Sarasota along Highway 789 near Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
Longboat Key is part of the Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida metro area.
The northern portion of Longboat Key is in Manatee County and the southern portion is in Sarasota County.
www.ohwy.com /fl/l/longboat.htm   (140 words)

  
 Sample text for Library of Congress control number 2001095369
Longboat was never known to express bitterness or regret over his fate, at least not when a reporter with a pencil was around to record his reflections.
Longboat left the impression, which was surely true in large part, that the running itself brought him pride and satisfaction.
This event, Longboat recollected, took place at the beginning of the lacrosse season when he was 17, which would put it in the early spring of 1905.
www.loc.gov /catdir/samples/random041/2001095369.html   (1528 words)

  
 Longboat Limousine
Longboat Limousine is the logical choice for all your transportation needs while in our area.
We are conveniently located on Longboat Key, and have consistently served the area's Luxury Transportation needs since 1994.
Longboat Limousine travels the entire State of Florida and is fully licensed and insured to operate at all area airports, cruise terminals and social venues.
www.longboatlimousine.com   (96 words)

  
 Longboat Key Florida Beaches. Photos and Information.
The island of Longboat Key is immediately to the south of Anna Maria Island, but is worlds apart.
Unlike Anna Maria, Longboat Key is characterized by high-rise condominiums, exclusive resorts, luxurious beachfront estates with jungle landscapes, and long, gleaming white sandy beaches (well Anna Maria does have the beaches!).
The beach is patrolled by the Longboat Key police on all-terrain vehicles.
www.beachhunter.net /longboatkey.htm   (616 words)

  
 ..:: Bike LongBoat Key Florida! ::..
Longboat’s laws for the sidewalk is a 10mph speed limit and you must have a ding bell to warn pedestrians...
Longboat’s clean straightaway bike path invites serious riders clad in formal bike wear and sleek racing helmets, who adore the island's 24-mile round-trip distance down Gulf of Mexico Drive.
Longboat Key's bike paths on the shoulders of Gulf of Mexico Drive attract long clusters of bikers who belong to the region's bicycle clubs.
www.bikelongboatkey.org /pages/info.html   (806 words)

  
 Longboat Key Hotels, Resorts, and Lodging Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Retreat to the tranquil island of Longboat Key - a svelte, 11-mile stretch along Sarasota's sea-blue coast.
Home to less than 10,000 residents, Longboat Key is considered a private island.
Hotels string the busy thoroughfare that snakes through lovely Longboat Key, where your vacation dreams are bound to come true.
longboat-key-hotels.sarasota-hotels-online.com   (189 words)

  
 Sarasota County Government: Services - Town of Longboat Key   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Longboat Key is a barrier island community located on Florida’s west coast.
Longboat Key has a population of approximately 8,000 permanent residents and grows to approximately 20,000 during peak tourist season.
The Town is accessed by bascule (draw) bridges, from the south by New Pass Bridge connecting Longboat Key and Lido Key and Longboat Pass Bridge on the north connecting Longboat Key to Anna Maria Island.
www.co.sarasota.fl.us /services/service.aspx?c6b9c692b2=a494977f   (193 words)

  
 Longboat Key Real Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Longboat Key, Florida, stretches narrowly for some eleven sun drenched miles between the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay.
Real estate wise, Longboat Key is one of the most enviable communities in the country and has proven to be one of Florida real estate's best returns on investment.
Longboat Key Towers is unique in the fact that the units are "gulf to bay", all offering great all around views.
www.ryros.com /longboat-key-real-estate.html   (1396 words)

  
 Longboat Observer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
By now, most everyone knows President George W. Bush began that fateful day, Sept. 11, on Longboat Key, but the FBI is now investigating whether terrorists also began that fateful day here on the island.
Earlier, the FBI questioned a Longboat Key man who also had a strange run-in with a van occupied by men of Middle Eastern descent.
The Longboat Key resident later reported the incident to police, who turned the matter over to FBI agents who questioned him.
www.longboatobserver.com /showarticle.asp?ai=1874   (335 words)

  
 eHistory.com: Viking Longboat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The longboat had a shallow draft and could be easily sailed up shallow rivers, and ranged in size from a few dozen feet to over one hundred and fifty feet.
The importance of the longboat to the Vikings cannot be underestimated.
However, the longboat continued to sail the icy waters of Northern Europe, but without causing the fear the longboat brought in the previous centuries as it sailed along the coast or up a river looking for a target of opportunity.
ehistory.osu.edu /world/articles/ArticleView.cfm?AID=17   (344 words)

  
 Long boat Key Real Estate Homes and Condo
Longboat Key (LBK) is located south of St. Petersburg and west of Sarasota and Bradenton.
Longboat Key is 11 miles long, the second in a line of barrier islands on the Gulf Coast of Florida just south of Tampa Bay.
Access to Longboat Key is by one of two bridges, one connects St. Armands Key on the south to Sarasota (via St. Armands Key) and the bridge on the north crosses to Anna Maria Island, which connects to Bradenton.
www.realestatesarasota.net /longboat   (605 words)

  
 Longboat Key, Florida - Luxury Beach Getaway
About Longboat Key: Stretching narrowly for twelve sun drenched miles between the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key provides an ideal beach and bay front setting for the ultimate Florida vacation and lifestyle for that matter.
Although it is known as a private island, Longboat Key is a popular destination for visitors from around the world.
Longboat Key is host to all the pleasures a true hedonist could imagine.
www.frbodirect.com /listings/augies.htm   (339 words)

  
 Longboat Key News
Longboat Key police officers watched Friday as crews at the Lena Road Landfill crushed the boat used to illegally dredge Jewfish Key in 2002 and 2004.
Asian-inspired Dynamite Halibut is one of the dishes served by the Chart House on the southern end of Longboat Key.
Longboat Key, which last month began a $21 million restoration project, appeared to suffer significant erosion from the storm, said Public Works Director Juan...
www.topix.net /city/longboat-key-fl   (978 words)

  
 Longboat Key, Florida, USA
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce asks you to please be sure to get acquainted with Longboat Key and learn about our community's special projects during your visit to our website.
Longboat Key Fishing Florida fishing can be as varied as Atlantic coast surf-fishing to Islamorada flats-fishing to Lake Okeechobee bass fishing.
Longboat Key Hotels No matter where you want to stay in Longboat Key, Florida you are only a click away from 100's of choices to select from.
www.floridalink.com /links/city/longboat_key.html   (847 words)

  
 Longboat Key Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Manatee County, Florida
With glorious white sand beaches, this barrier island is located on the west coast of Florida and is surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay.
This tropical island community is a popular resort area, as well as a haven for retirees and those interested in buying real estate and second homes in a sunny locale.
Longboat Key boasts world-class resorts, such as the Longboat Key Club, Harborside Golf, Lakeside Golf Club and Islandside Golf Club.
www.longboatkey-florida.com   (721 words)

  
 Longboat Roadrunners
A Toronto based club formed in 1980 to promote running and sportsmanship in general, and to provide a club atmosphere in which members may develop their running skills and participate in a program of social activities.
The Longboat Roadrunners Club is proud to announce the establishment of the Longboat Roadrunners Award in conjunction with the University of Toronto, Faculty of Physical Education and Health.
Long time Longboat Roadrunner member/artist Kevin Hayes may not be well known to most runners, but chances are you own a shirt with one of his designs.
www.longboatroadrunners.com   (259 words)

  
 EPA: Federal Register: Drawbridge Operation Regulations: Longboat Pass and New Pass, Longboat Key, Florida
The removal and change are due to the increased vessel traffic at the Longboat Pass Bridge and the decreased vessel traffic at the New Pass Bridge.
Background and Purpose Based on the increased vessel traffic through Longboat Pass Bridge and the decreased vessel traffic through New Pass Bridge, the Coast Guard is changing the operating regulations for these two Bridges to provide a safer and more efficient transit for vehicles and vessels near Longboat Key.
The current regulation governing Longboat Pass Bridge (SR 789), mile 0.0, between Longboat Key and Anna Maria Key, codified in 33 CFR 117.299 states that the draw shall open on signal, except that from 6 p.m.
www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2001/December/Day-18/i31174.htm   (1757 words)

  
 Longboat Key CONDOS ON LONGBOAT KEY
Rising on Longboat Key's last available bayfront Longboat Key home and strategically situated behind the private gates of the Longboat Key Club, Arvida's Grand Bay offers approximately 272 luxurious condominium residences.
Bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Sarasota Bay to the east, the Longboat Key Club is a collection of regal resort accommodations.
Longboat Key has two distinctly different personalities — the south end with its glamorous condominiums, and the north end, site of Longboat’s original “village”.
www.conwaycountry.net /infoLookup.asp?target=83   (1743 words)

  
 Longboat Key Florida real estate - Janet Dugan Coldwell Banker Broker
Stretching between the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay, Longboat Key is the ideal setting for a year-round or seasonal home or condominium.
Longboat Key is an entity unto itself with a more secluded beach and a tasteful, luxurious lifestyle.
With an average year round temperature of 73 degrees, you're free to enjoy our beautiful beach and relaxing activities from boating and fishing to biking, dining, golfing and tennis.
longboat-key-beach.com   (293 words)

  
 Longboat Key Vacation rentals - Longboat Key Vacation Properties - Longboat Key Florida Rentals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Sophisticated charm and a casual beach atmosphere are an ideal background to a spectacular choice of Longboat Key vacationing rental properties styles in very popular island locations.
The Island's natural highlights of bays, lagoons, and waterways for boating, fishing, water sports, and miles of Longboat Key white sandy beaches are the delight of the sun worshipers, boaters, fishermen and seasoned vacationers seeking more than just a get-a-way.
You will receive prompt one-on-one attention from our specialized Longboat Key rental properties personnel with the details and availability for any condos or homes you may have chosen plus recommendations for other vacation rental properties which may better meet your vacation rentals expectations.
www.longboatkeyvacations.com   (385 words)

  
 Longboat Key Florida Fishing Charters
At Longboat Key Fishing Charters we run a custom built 24ft.
We look forward to seeing you for an enjoyable day on the waters surrounding Longboat Key.
Ask us about how to keep a detailed log of your fishing trips to improve your catch.
www.fishinglongboatkey.com   (172 words)

  
 Longboat Key, Lido Key and St. Armands Chamber of Commerce
You can reside at an elegant resort and be pampered to your heart’s content, settle into a rented condominium or cottage to enjoy an extended visit, or breeze into a local hotel for a quick get-away.
Visitors to Longboat Key may come for a brief stay, but they will probably want to return for a longer visit soon.
Browse through our Chamber directory to find a lovely place for a tropical vacation, a wonderful location for winter residence, or a motel for a week or weekend retreat.
www.longboatkeychamber.com /accommodations.htm   (141 words)

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