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Canal 1A connects the lagoon created by Greer Island to the rest of Sarasota Bay just south of Longboat Pass.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 27, 2022
Emergency dredge work to begin soon on Longboat Key

Area east of Longboat Pass Bridge will be closed to boaters and bathers for about three weeks.

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  • News
Tom Harmer made a point of meeting with groups around town following his acceptance of the position. Among the first was a visit to the Kiwanis Club in 2018.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 27, 2022
Harmer tells Longboat Key he's retiring in December

Commissioners are expected to begin talking about how to replace him during the meeting Friday, July 1.

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There are about 200 miles of seawalls in Longboat Key.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 24, 2022
Longboat study aims to prepare town for rising tides

A multi-phased approach was designed to offer a range of ideas on sealing off the sea from island properties — and how to pay for it.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 23

Sergio Albuquerque took this snapshot of a calm, sunny day on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Avid anglers, Dawn Milstead and Laura Groppo, spend a lot of time on the water.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 23, 2022
Pair of boaters help save tangled turtle near Longboat Key

A fishing trip turned into a successful rescue operation.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 23, 2022
Rotary Club passes the gavel to new president

Bo Fuller passed the gavel to Jeff Driver at the club's annual ceremony.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Members of the Sarasota County School Board meet Tuesday, June 21 in Longboat Key Town Hall.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 23, 2022
Longboat leaders tout demand for continued education during school board visit

Funding for a library and community center has gained initial nods from the County Commission, but school district participation was sought as well.

  • Longboat Key
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A notice of the Tuesday public hearing was posted at the north gate to Bay Isles.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 22, 2022
Key Club granted more time for pickleball plans

Noise arguments revolve around questions about public access and sound-rule exemption.

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Captain Ed Kolodzieski and two clients enjoy a sunny day on Sarasota Bay in a Duffy Sun Cruiser. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • June 22, 2022
Local business corners market on electric boats

Ed Kolodzieski won't just order an electric boat for you. You can visit his showroom and take one home the next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
The home at 96 N. Washington Drive sold for $6.5 million. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 22, 2022
St. Armands home sells for $6.5 million

A St. Armands home in John Ringling Estates tops the week's sales at $6.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 22, 2022
Longboat Key eyes lower millage, tax reduction

Property sales and new construction could help pave the way for lower property levies for homesteaded residents.

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  • News
In November, Town Manager Tom Harmer announced the Karons would donate up to $500,000 to fund and design the construction of the Town Center stage in exchange for its naming rights. (Courtesy rendering)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 21, 2022
Town Center Green's over-budget bids prompt rethink

Longboat Key hopes that additional private money can be attracted to keep the stage project on track.

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    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • June 21, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Doggy Paddle

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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(Courtesy of the town of Longboat Key)
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • June 21, 2022
Large boat moored in Longboat canal prompts examination of town rules

Residents of a Longboat community are frustrated by the presence of a large boat impeding access and egress from the canal.

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  • News
The beach on Greer Island is a popular boating destination.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 20, 2022
Longboat leaders finalize pair of no-boating zones on Greer Island

Two areas nearest private land are now designated as bathing zones.

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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.
  • December 18, 2025
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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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