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The home at 424 N. Washington Drive was built in 1974. It has six bedrooms, four full baths and two half-baths. (File photo)
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  • Adam Hughes
  • September 21, 2022
Ringling Estates property tops sales at $3.24 million

A Ringling Estates property on North Washington Drive tops the week's sales at $3.24 million.

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The Lassies practice by racing each other before their next race season. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 21, 2022
All-women’s club sails into their 50th season

The Luffing Lassies promotes sailing and racing, but it all starts with a two-week introduction to knots, tillers and more.

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Both police officers and the town's Code Enforcement officer are empowered to enforce town codes.
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  • September 21, 2022
Code enforcement, citation changes initially approved by town

Among the changes proposed to Longboat's codes is the elimination of anonymous reports.

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Flooding in Buttonwood Harbor and other neighborhoods has come under town scrutiny. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2022
Longboat plans flooding projects with final ARPA funding

The final $1.8 million given to the town will go toward floodwater projects in Buttonwood and Sleepy Lagoon neighborhoods.

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The roundabout at Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street is intended to improve safety at the intersection. (Courtesy rendering)
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2022
Town enters agreement for GMD roundabout, initially approves budget

The design, permitting and construction documents of the roundabout at Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive are expected to be complete in November.

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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 19, 2022
Lobsters dazzle at the latest Claws for a Cause event

The women of the Longboat Island Chapel wore bedazzled lobster earrings and red felt hats to raise awareness for their charitable outreach program.

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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 19, 2022
Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch businesses mingle at expo

About 500 people attended the East Meets West Expo on Sept. 15 at Robarts Arena.

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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 17, 2022
Longboat chamber members support charities and each other

Wagner Reality holds a golf tournament every year to support the Bradenton Blue Foundation.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • September 16, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Safety, uh, first?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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The 2021 Lawn Party was held on the property of the Longboat Key Club.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • September 16, 2022
Longboat Kiwanis' Lawn Party looks to City Island for 2022

Added capacity, construction on Longboat Key's Town Center Green prompt move.

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Market changes and state recommendation led to the board's decision to opt for a change to the plan. (File photo)
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2022
Town Commission approves changes to staff retirement fund

The town's contribution to the plan is expected to increase by $122,000 annually starting Oct. 1, 2023.

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Planning, Zoning and Building Director Allen Parsons said it would be relatively easy to add smoking to signs already indicating appropriate beach behaviors. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 14, 2022
Town takes next step with initial approval of beach smoking ban

The second reading and adoption by the Longboat Key Town Commission is scheduled for Oct. 3.

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The home at 560 Outrigger Lane was built in 1963. (Photo courtesy of Gina Ursini/Brista Realty)
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  • Adam Hughes
  • September 14, 2022
Country Club Shores home tops sales at $2.9 million

A Country Club Shores home on Outrigger Lane tops the week's sales at $2.9 million

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  • Eric Garwood
  • September 13, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The best kind of burglary

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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(Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2022
Longboat Key Town Center construction proceeds into phase two

The majority of work in the stage is expected to be complete by the middle of 2023.

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Keera Herbst, Donn Githens, Kim Verreault and Alexa Olivas help celebrate the opening of the new Longboat Key Goodwill bookstore and donation site on Dec. 18.
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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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