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It didn’t take Spoll long to become involved in making Longboat Key a better place.
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  • December 28, 2022
Spoll's Longboat legacy: Making paradise a little bit better

The long-serving former commissioner and mayor died at age 89 following decades of service to the town.

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Master Max Yan leads his class.
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  • December 28, 2022
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In a year preceded by a lot of weirdness on Longboat Key, 2022 looks pretty normal in comparison.

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Longboat Key Cops Corner: Best of 2022

Some of our weekly features top items from the past year.

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Deborah Murphy will take her seat on the Longboat Key Town Commission in March 2023.
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  • December 26, 2022
Five questions with commissioner-elect Deborah Murphy

Deborah Murphy discusses her decision to run, her leadership style and issues facing the barrier island.

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Three people were hurt, one seriously, in a auto crash at CVS on Longboat Key.
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  • December 22, 2022
One seriously injured in auto mishap on Longboat Key

A car hit the front of a store; two people received less-serious injuries.

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The town is working to accelerate the timeline for beginning construction of the roundabout.
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  • Lauren Tronstad
  • December 22, 2022
Town nears completion of design of north-end roundabout

Longboat Key town staff is hoping to accelerate the start of the project as much as possible.

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Longboat Key beaches were not crowded in early December.
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  • December 21, 2022
Health department drops red tide advisories in Sarasota

The bloom that affected the region since early November is now affecting the Pinellas shoreline.

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Key Niners Janet Hartman, Pam Crowe, Joyce Welch and Mary Taylor
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  • December 21, 2022
Generosity of Longboat organizations put them on the Nice List

Longboat Key residents don't take the season of giving lightly.

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Lights and ornaments decorate the Longboat Island Chapel's garden.
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  • December 21, 2022
The best thing about the holidays on Longboat Key

Longboat Key residents tell the Observer about the best part of the holidays on the island — or wherever they celebrate.

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The Sanctuary is a gated community within the boundaries of the Longboat Key Club.
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  • December 21, 2022
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 5-9 on Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Sanctuary condominium tops the week's sales at $4.4 million.

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The town is working to accelerate the timeline for beginning construction of the roundabout.
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  • Lauren Tronstad
  • December 20, 2022
Town Commission contemplates contents of complete streets plan

Commissioners directed staff to seek out an FDOT study for potentially lowering the speed limit in front of Bayport Condominiums to 35 mph.

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A case of dock, dock, loose
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  • December 20, 2022
A case of dock, dock, loose

Police recover a hazard to navigation, and other police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Tim Clarke has been a member of Sarasota Yacht Club since 1994.
    By
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  • December 19, 2022
Sarasota Yacht Club commodore cherishes his new role

The Longboat Key bank and advertising executive calls his CEO-like volunteer responsibilities a "great honor."

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The fire station received accolades for its safety measures and modern design.
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  • Lauren Tronstad
  • December 16, 2022
Longboat Key fire station receives national design awards

The station designed by Sweet Sparkman Architecture received awards from Firehouse Magazine and The Architect's Newspaper.

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The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key meets for their montly meeting to discuss the Dec. 3 Lawn Party by the Bay.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • December 15, 2022
Kiwanis Lawn Party tops record

The Kiwanis Club met Thursday morning to discuss the results of their annual lawn party held on Dec. 3 at Ken Thompson Park.

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Traffic cleared after fire, bridge malfunction in Sarasota, Longboat
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Artist JC Wayne hangs the ninth and final piece in her series "Atomic Universe," the latest installation at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church. The display will be up throughout the holiday season.
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Locations of the new St. Armands speed tables are marked in red.
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St. Armands speed humps will be replaced with permanent speed tables
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Osprey play an important role in local ecosystems, and they seek out high perches on either designated nesting perches or, as in this case, power poles.
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Beverly Sutton introduces Santa Claus, who made an appearance at the Reading Buddies Christmas party on Dec. 11 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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