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The town of Longboat Key's mandatory mask policy runs through the end of November.
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  • Mark Bergin
  • September 29, 2020
Longboat Key takes steps toward in-person meetings

It's unclear which four commissioners will meet in person.

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Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren said she is planning to hold a “Zoominar” to help people understand the CARES Act.
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  • September 28, 2020
Town awaits calculations on CARES reimbursements

The town of Longboat Key is tracking it's COVID-19-related expenses.

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  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 2: Doreen Dupont

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  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 2: Ray Collins

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Sarasota Charter Review Board District 5: Anthony "Tony" Dunbar

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The fake website, which used pictures from the real Manatee Sheriff's County Office site, was traced to a domain in the Netherlands.
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  • September 25, 2020
Fake Manatee County Sheriff's Office website no longer active

The scammers used the names of real MCSO employees, but used fake call-back numbers.

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  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota Charter Review Board District 4: Wilson Pava

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Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 1: Kennedy Legler

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Sarasota Charter Review Board District 3: David Samuel

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Sarasota Charter Review Board District 3: Mary Ellen Palermo

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Sarasota County Charter Review Board District 1: Krista Lohr

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Sarasota Charter Review Board District 1: Walter Gilbert

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Sarasota Charter Review Board District 1: Alexandra Coe

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Police Chief Pete Cumming (left) and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi (right) pose for a photo together.
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  • September 25, 2020
So long, Chief!

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming is set to retire in October after a 40-year career in law enforcement.

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  • September 25, 2020
Sarasota City Commission District 3: Erik Arroyo

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
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