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Town of Longboat Key opens house

The Town of Longboat Key hosted a Community Open House Saturday, March 12, at the Public Safety Complex.


  • By Kristen Herhold
  • | 1:39 p.m. March 12, 2016
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The Town of Longboat Key hosted a Community Open House Saturday, March 12, at the Public Safety Complex.

Visitors met town employees and learned about various departments and organizations on the Key. There was also free on-site document shredding, children’s activities and hamburgers and hot dogs.

Firefighter/paramedic Ryan Ravelo with Alahna and Lexi Gwen Smith
Firefighter/paramedic Ryan Ravelo with Alahna and Lexi Gwen Smith
Firefighter/paramedics Tirso Guernero and Brian Kolesa
Firefighter/paramedics Tirso Guernero and Brian Kolesa
Longboat Key Director of IT Jason Keen, Fire Chief Paul Dezzi and Deputy Chief of Police Frank Rubino
Longboat Key Director of IT Jason Keen, Fire Chief Paul Dezzi and Deputy Chief of Police Frank Rubino
Joe Walsh and Wayne Swift, of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key
Joe Walsh and Wayne Swift, of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key
Joe Palumbo and Sue Wertman
Joe Palumbo and Sue Wertman
Lisa Baer, Meredith Walker and Kayla White
Lisa Baer, Meredith Walker and Kayla White
President Tim Thurman and Charlene Donnelly, of Longboat Key Turtle Watch
President Tim Thurman and Charlene Donnelly, of Longboat Key Turtle Watch
Jo Ann Mixon, Trish Granger and Roberta Straff, of the Town of Longboat Key
Jo Ann Mixon, Trish Granger and Roberta Straff, of the Town of Longboat Key
Planning, Zoning and Building Director Alaina Ray
Planning, Zoning and Building Director Alaina Ray
Town Manager David Bullock and Mayor Jack Duncan
Town Manager David Bullock and Mayor Jack Duncan
Commissioner Lynn Larson and Judy Boice, with Muffin and Chantal
Commissioner Lynn Larson and Judy Boice, with Muffin and Chantal
Marc Micozzi and Max
Marc Micozzi and Max
Elizabeth and volunteer firefighter Jorge Alvarez
Elizabeth and volunteer firefighter Jorge Alvarez

 

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