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Anthony Measham keeps count of the honks the group gets, and on June 4 he had 40 in the time he was there.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 8, 2020
Protests come to Longboat Key

A small group has been holding daily protests in support of Black Lives Matter.

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Cars parked on the side of the street in the Longbeach Villages neighborhood of Longboat Key.
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  • Mark Bergin
  • June 8, 2020
Longbeach Village residents push for resident-only parking

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to hold a virtual meeting on June 15 to discuss parking in the Village.

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Behind the scenes of Mote summer camps.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 7, 2020
Mote goes virtual for summer camps

Programs take several forms, depending on age groups.

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David Glorius and Kate Rhodes were the first two people to play when the Longboat Key Tennis Center reopened on May 8.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 7, 2020
Doubles play to resume at Longboat Key Tennis Center

The Tennis Center closed from March 22 through May 7 because of concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Firefighters on the south end of town will begin to operate out of a temporary trailer in June.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 5, 2020
Firefighters gear up for temporary home

Longboat Key firefighters will operate out of a temporary trailer after construction gets underway later this month on Station 92.

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  • June 4, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 4

Fred Bethke captured this sunset over Longboat Pass Bridge.

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The complete agenda packet for the June 1, 2020, Longboat Key Town Commission meeting is pictured. The Longboat Observer requested the agenda materials from the town of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 4, 2020
Longboat Key launches new system for public-records requests

The town of Longboat Key's "JustFOIA" system allows for anonymous requests, which is required by Florida law.

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Crews from Quinn Construction, Inc. are scheduled to begin work in August on New Pass Bridge.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 2, 2020
New Pass bridge work put off until August

The 14-part project on the link to Longboat Key from St. Armands Key will cost $2.77 million.

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Gail Loefgren is back at the Chamber office, but they still have their doors closed to visitors.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 2, 2020
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce reimagines future

To support its business community, the Chamber is getting creative all hours of the day.

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Sandi Drake and Hunter
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 2, 2020
Town mascot returns

Hunter the therapy dog returned to Town Hall

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  • Neighbors
Ben Weiner warms up for Friday evening.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 2, 2020
Bird Key Yacht Club keeps members entertained

Guitarist Ben Weiner has played for members and staff throughout the entire pandemic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jose Martinez brought his paella pan to the fire station.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 2, 2020
Rotary Club of Longboat Key stays the course in pandemic

Despite lockdown, the club has kept up their meeting schedule and community work.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 2, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Hello, is it me you're looking for?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Parking at Chart House.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 1, 2020
Town approves restaurant parking changes

Longboat Key restaurants are now required to have one parking space for every 150 square feet.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 1, 2020
New grad gets a new hat

Fire department visits soon-to-be first grader.

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