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Longboat Key readers dive into historical fiction

Across the board, these Longboat Library volunteers recommend fictional takes on various periods in history.

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Environmental advocates suggested a project to improve the town's Quick Point Nature Preserve.
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Environmental advocates urge town to consider projects

The town of Longboat Key must decide on either paying $188,382 or implementing an environmental project worth at least $281,073.

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Another man's treasure

All Angels used art sale was a success in February.

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The home at 233 Seagull Lane on Bird Key was built in 2007. It has six bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 7,754 square feet of living area.
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Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 15-19.

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The Longboat Key Police Department’s bike registration program is free and is aimed at deterring bicycle theft on the island.
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  • February 26, 2021
Longboat Key police encourage people to register their bikes

The program is free and helps deter bicycle theft on the island.

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Though considered safe, the Longboat Pass Bridge was built in 1957 and underwent about $5.2 million in upgrades in 2019.
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  • February 26, 2021
FDOT seeks comments on Longboat Pass bridge's future

Long-range planning begins for possible replacement of 60-year-old drawbridge.

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The hall will stand empty until further notice.
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  • February 25, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Royal Rummage canceled

The event drew an estimated 1,000 guests last March and is canceled due to the pandemic.

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  • February 25, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 25

Joanne Hummert captured this image of a sunset from Longboat Key.

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  • February 25, 2021
Longboat Key beach art begins again in 2021

One resident devotes his days to his art in the sand.

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  • February 25, 2021
New way to cross

New Pass bridge work prompts new path for pedestrians, cyclists.

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A ShredQuick truck shredded paper documents at the town of Longboat Key's community open house in March 2020. Photo: Nat Kaemmerer
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  • Mark Bergin
  • February 24, 2021
Longboat Key plans for document-shredding event

The event is set for 9 a.m. to noon on March 18.

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Four living levels are planned above a ground-level parking facility.
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  • February 24, 2021
New developments, newer resales help drive condo market up on Longboat

Sage and St. Regis sales progress past milestones.

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  • Mark Bergin
  • February 23, 2021
Longboat Key police officer begins tenure after swearing-in ceremony

Doug Ferris was a professional golfer for 13 years.

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  • February 23, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The wind had no alibi

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Presenters showed members of the St. Armands Business Improvement District an image of what a carousel might look like.
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  • February 23, 2021
Carousel proposed for St. Armands Circle

Stakeholders offer initial encouragement for attractions.

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