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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 9, 2021
Longboat Island Chapel hosts blood drive, food drive

The chapel has hosted multiple versions of each event, but never at the same time.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
George Muller, Richard Solorzano and Julian Hansen
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 9, 2021
So long, Solorzano

Longtime maintenance man retires.

  • Longboat Key
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Maggie Mooney has worked as Longboat Key's town attorney since July 2013.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 9, 2021
Longboat Key hires special legal counsel for St. Regis hearings, sewage break fallout

The hirings help ensure Town Attorney Maggie Mooney does not have a conflict of interest with the proposed changes to the St. Regis site, and for how the town deals with the fallout from the June 2020 sewage break.

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There are approximately 50 species of gulls found throughout the world. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • April 9, 2021
Bird of the Week: Laughing gull

Laughing gulls, common in our area, are aggressive feeders — which is precisely why they should not be fed by humans.

  • Longboat Key
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    In Memoriam |
  • April 9, 2021
William Hayward Klingbeil

William Hayward Klingbeil, 99, a long time resident of Longboat Key, passed away peacefully at home in Mount Dora, Florida on March 31, 2021.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 8, 2021
Michael Saunders & Co. presents annual awards to agents

The party was back in person after being held virtually in 2020.

  • Longboat Key
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Students Quinn Coomer, Rafael Treminio Bravo, Seth Johnson, Armand Segui and Cannon Spencer are all smiles after winning the VEX Robotics state championship.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 8, 2021
Suncoast students win state robotics competition

The Blackout Robotics team won the VEX Robotics state championship for the second year in a row.

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Some programs vying for mental health district money would help keep those with mental health issues out of jail.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 8, 2021
Officials discuss mental health district millage rate

As commissioners discuss how much will go to mental health taxing districts, local groups ask for funds.

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A current proposal for the parcel includes single and multifamily affordable housing and retail space.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 8, 2021
County accepts bids on north county affordable project

Developers will have until April 26 to submit bids for the property at 2501 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.

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Sheriff Kurt Hoffman said the current Sarasota County Sheriff's Office at 6010 Cattleridge Blvd. isn't large enough to accommodate the entire department.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 8, 2021
Commission, Sheriff eye same property for expansion

County commissioners and Sheriff Kurt Hoffman are interested in 1301 Cattlmen Road as a future expansion site.

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Superintendent Brennan Asplen said the updates are important to ensure all leaders are focused on the same goals.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 8, 2021
Consultant helping with school district strategic planning

School leaders hope the improvements will increase the district's metrics in areas such as learning, employee excellence and community relations.

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Snowy plovers are the most popular nesting shorebird on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 8, 2021
Snowy plovers return to Siesta Key

Out of 25 confirmed nests since 2018, no chicks have made it to maturity.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 8, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Free ride

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 8, 2021
East County weather page photo: April 8

Richard Bottorff captured this bald eagle in front of a full moon rising in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 8, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: April 8

Kevin French captured this bald eagle on Lido Key near the beach.

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