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Roger Kabler as Robin Williams
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  • Petra Rivera
  • January 10, 2024
Comedian to bring Robin Williams to life in Longboat performance

Actor Roger Kabler has performed all over the U.S. as Robin Williams and will perform at Temple Beth Israel on Jan. 14.

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The intersection of Fox St. and Longboat Dr. E after the Dec. 17 no-name storm.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • January 10, 2024
Flooding concerns rise amid intensifying impacts of rainstorms

Longboat Key residents and town officials say flood mitigation projects should be at the forefront as flooding issues grow.

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Mark and Shanna Thompson, of Longboat Key, sold their home at 762 Jungle Queen Way to Danny and Danielle Madole, of Longboat Key, for $1.25 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • January 10, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 25-29 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Longboat Key home on Jungle Queen Way tops the week's sales at $1.25 million.

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Longboat Key Town Hall
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • January 10, 2024
Longboat greenlights storm resiliency upgrades to Town Hall

A $250,000 investment from the town of Longboat Key will enable Town Hall to receive overdue upgrades after nearly seven years of project delays.

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Trimming mangroves often requires a permit from Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • January 10, 2024
Mangrove enforcement on Longboat stays with state authority

The town won’t be taking over mangrove protection duties as it requires more staff and resources than Longboat Key can allocate.

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The existing concrete seawall on the north end of Bayfront Park will be replaced with a sloped living shoreline.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • January 9, 2024
Seawall projects to enhance shoreline of Longboat's Bayfront Park

Contingent on federal funding, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program plans projects to improve oyster habitat, reduce erosion and bolster storm protection.

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Construction worker accused of stealing a battery in civil dispute
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • January 9, 2024
Construction worker accused of stealing a battery in civil dispute

When a construction boss noticed a battery was missing, Longboat Key PD was called to the scene. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Ute Vela competes in the Observer Challenge held Feb. 3-5, 2023. She and her husband, Enrique, have won the tournament four times.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • January 9, 2024
Observer Challenge to bring weekend of island camaraderie

Longboat Key Tennis Center will host the annual tournament that's all about teamwork Jan. 19-21.

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Art by Pamela Olin
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  • Petra Rivera
  • January 9, 2024
Father-daughter duo's art exhibition opens at Plymouth Harbor

Pamela and Richard Olin showcase 3D artwork on the theme of family.

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A Coastal Flood Watch has been issues for coastal Sarasota and coastal Manatee counties from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2024
Longboat Key issues severe weather alert

Residents are asked to bring in or secure outdoor items. Sand bags are available at Public Works.

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Judy and Allen Saden
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  • Petra Rivera
  • January 7, 2024
Temple Beth Israel hosts welcome back party

The Longboat Key synagogue started the year by welcoming 49 new members with an after-service party.

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Residents can weigh in on Longboat Key issues with town survey
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • January 7, 2024
Residents can weigh in on Longboat Key issues with town survey

The Citizen Satisfaction Survey will arrive in Longboat mailboxes starting Jan. 10.

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LBK North coalition opposes Whitney Plaza water taxi stop
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • January 6, 2024
LBK North coalition opposes Whitney Plaza water taxi stop

Longboat Key North co-chair Maureen Merrigan says the stop doesn’t make logistical sense.

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David Wilkins, president of the Manasota Association for the Study of African American Life and History, spoke to the Longboat Key Democratic Club on Jan. 2, 2024.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • January 5, 2024
Democratic Club speaker advocates for access to Black history education

David Wilkins, the president of the Manasota Association for the Study of African American Life and History, spoke to the Longboat Key Democratic Club about the importance of education on racial history.

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Events of a Lifetime Productions planned a donor season kickoff party for the Van Wezel Foundation.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • January 3, 2024
Event planner to bring extravagant experiences to Longboat Key

New resident Gillian Marto brings her award-winning event-planning business to the island to provide unforgettable events for Longboaters.

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The home at 6161 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $8 million. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,224 square feet of living area.
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Longboat Key Tennis Center members and friends of Dolores Levy honored her memory with the unveiling of a new plaque at the center last weekend.
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