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Town officials speak to Longboat Key Democrats

Mayor Terry Gans, Town Manager Tom Harmer and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi updated members on the state of the town Feb. 13.


  • By Katie Johns
  • | 3:08 p.m. February 13, 2018
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The Longboat Key Democratic Club is all caught up on the state of the town.

On Feb. 13, Town Manager Tom Harmer, Mayor Terry Gans and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi spoke to club members about town updates and the March 20 elections. The group also addressed the proposed town charter updates and potential fire station improvements.

Fire station improvements could include the renovation of the north station with improved sleeping and bathroom facilities and a new generator. Potential renovations at the south fire station include the addition of 1,300 square feet of space.

Attendees were also given fliers reminding them that voter registration for the March 20 election closes Feb. 20. 

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi, Mayor Terry Gans, Democratic Club Vice President Arlene Skversky and Town Manager Tom Harmer
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi, Mayor Terry Gans, Democratic Club Vice President Arlene Skversky and Town Manager Tom Harmer
Giles and Becky VanderBogert and Bob and Linda Hanson
Giles and Becky VanderBogert and Bob and Linda Hanson
Slade and Susan Cargill
Slade and Susan Cargill
Lois Barson and Andy Maass
Lois Barson and Andy Maass
Mort Tarter and Ed Sabol
Mort Tarter and Ed Sabol
Kay and Frank Burke
Kay and Frank Burke
Arlene Skversky, Murray Blueglass and Roz Goldberg
Arlene Skversky, Murray Blueglass and Roz Goldberg
Ann Roth and Kathleen Osborne
Ann Roth and Kathleen Osborne
David Lapovsky and Frank Rothschild
David Lapovsky and Frank Rothschild
Judy and John Culbreth
Judy and John Culbreth

 

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