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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • July 25, 2018
Sister Keys a Longboat treasure, resident says

Four unihabitated islands in Sarasota Bay off the coast of Longboat Key play host to what Florida used to be, Rusty Chinnis says.

  • Longboat Key
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Inter-District Authority Landscape Supervisor Rob Campbell points to a steep drop-off along the riverbank where concrete mat is supposed to prevent erosion. The grant would reestablish this area behind Greenbrook Adventure Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2018
FEMA relief could dispel concerns in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch CDDs bank on erosion repairs .

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 25, 2018
Cops Corner: Wiley coyote pops up in Longboat

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Performers Joshua Thompson, Topaz Von Wood and Derric Gobourne Jr. credit WBTT for putting them on the path to a professional career. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 25, 2018
'Rockin' Down Fairytale Lane' dancers credit WBTT for their path to success

This triple threat trio in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's upcoming original musical are on the verge of big breaks.

  • Arts + Culture
Jeep owners used their vehicles to spell "Jeep." Photo taken by Zack McNally of Bayside Media.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 24, 2018
Sarasota Jeep Club turns 1

Club membership nears 1,600.

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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • July 24, 2018
Unicorp wins auction for Colony commercial property

A partition auction of recreation property at the site of the former Colony ended with Unicorp National Developments purchasing Andy Adams 5% of the land.

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Photo courtesy The San Francisco Examiner
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  • Pam Nadon
  • July 24, 2018
Extraordinary performances make 'Leave No Trace' a powerful must-see film

Debra Granik's extraordinary film, "Leave No Trace," follows a familial tale of inevitability.

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Paul Grohowski takes his oath of office alongside his wife, Marissa. The oath of presided by Judge Lee Haworth.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 24, 2018
Sarasota County Schools Police Department's chief of police takes oath

Paul Grohowski took his oath of office as Sarasota County Schools Police Department's chief of police on July 24 at the Sarasota County School Board Chambers.

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The two dips in the sand indicate that hatchlings crawled out of the nest a few days ago.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 24, 2018
Turtle numbers trend downward at midseason

Despite lower nesting numbers, experts say there is no cause for worry at this time.

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More than 300 listings appeared with a search of Longboat Key on vacation rental site VRBO.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • July 24, 2018
Longboat issues 23 short-term rental citations in less than three weeks

The town has issued 23 citations for short-term rentals less than three weeks after Longboat Key passed an ordinance allowing citations.

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The only building unaffected by an emergency condemnation order on the property of the proposed St. Regis Hotel and Residences on Longboat Key has now been condemned by the town.Â
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • July 24, 2018
Longboat condemns final building at Colony site

The town of Longboat Key condemned 26 of the 27 buildings at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort more than eight weeks ago.

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    In Memoriam |
  • July 24, 2018
Robert J. "Bob" Berns

Robert J. “Bob” Berns. 93. of Longboat Key, FL, formerly of Massachusetts passed away peacefully on July 15, 2018 with his loving partner by his side.

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North Coast created an on-the-spot musical all about Bill Clinton at the suggestion of the audience. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 24, 2018
Sarasota Improv Festival returns for 10th year of laughs at Florida Studio Theatre

The 10th anniversary festival showcased the next phase of improv comedy evolution at Florida Studio Theatre.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • July 24, 2018
It's our birthday, but you get the presents

Longboat Observer launches its 40th anniversary year with a year of looking back, and more.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • July 23, 2018
Goodwill throws birthday bash for Children's Guardian Fund

The Celebrate You Speakeasy was hosted July 23 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

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