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Observer Challenge on Longboat Key hosts opening cocktail party

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Built in 1951, it has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 3,836 square feet of living area.
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Ringling Estates property sells for $3.38 million

At $3.38 million, a Ringling Estates property on Lido Key tops all transactions this week.

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  • January 5, 2022
Longboat Key Democratic Club turns eyes toward 2022

The club heard from Nikki Fried and Margaret Good about the importance of organizing for elections.

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The Coon Key Bridge just east of St. Armands Circle, which was third on the city’s list in 2021, fell to sixth this year.
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  • January 5, 2022
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Brody pushes for reordered list featuring Legacy Trail additions.

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  • January 5, 2022
Larry Greenspon qualifies for Maccabiah Games in 2022

The Longboat Key tennis player will be heading to his fifth appearance at the games.

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Racelle Weiman spoke at the Dec. 14 meeting.
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  • January 4, 2022
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The Longboat Key Democratic Club and the Republican Club of Longboat Key have been meeting for months to talk about their differences.

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Ceremonial shovels and an earthmover from Moss Construction Management were ready for the groundbreaking on Oct. 25. File photo
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  • January 4, 2022
Looking at Longboat Key's developments in 2022

Construction crews are expected to make progress on the St. Regis development, Sage condos and the Town Center stage.

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The Longboat Key Police Department often assists the Fire Rescue Department on emergency calls. Photo provided by Longboat Key Police Department spokesperson Tina Adams.
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  • January 4, 2022
Longboat Key police to begin accreditation process in early 2022

The Barancik Foundation provided the town a grant worth $274,850 to help the Longboat Key Police Department get accredited.

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The inaugural March 2020 Savor the Sounds drew more than 100 people.
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  • January 4, 2022
Savor the Sounds concert series to return on Longboat Key

The series was canceled in early 2020 after just one concert.

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The town of Longboat Key hasn't held its annual Citizens Academy course in person since February 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. File photo
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  • January 3, 2022
Longboat Key Citizens Academy planning to return in January

The free classes about the town of Longboat Key government are offered starting on Jan. 12.

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Inside the Town Commission Chambers, the town has used signage to ensure members of the public are maintaining at least 6 feet of social distancing. File photo
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  • January 3, 2022
Longboat Key re-establishes COVID-19 precautions at town facilities

Inside town facilities, Longboat Key is requiring masks to be worn in common areas.

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  • December 29, 2021
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