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Beth Fusco rings the Salvation Army bell, ready to greet customers as they walk out of Publix.
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  • December 2, 2019
Salvation Army red kettle accepting donations in front of Longboat Publix

The Salvation Army red kettle drive on Longboat Key, located in front of Publix, is open everyday through Christmas Eve from 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. All $20 bills will be matched by a silent donor for the second straight year.

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Light up Longboat kicks off a merry and bright season

The event was the first of its kind for the community and appeared to be a success.

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Part of the service involves lighting individual candles for personal concerns as well as four Advent candles with different names and meanings.
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  • December 2, 2019
Blue Christmas offers nontraditional service of the season

The service is an answer for those who do not feel the joy of Christmastime.

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Bikes await riders in the transition area.
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  • December 2, 2019
Longboat Key Triathlon covers it all

Racers had a pick of several different distances on the island race.

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  • December 2, 2019
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium gets festive with Santa mascot

Gilly the Shark dressed as Santa for an afternoon.

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The trees will remain illuminated until Christmas.
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  • December 1, 2019
With one button, Longboat illuminates Town Center's future

Tree-lighting kicks off chamber events as leaders continue to discuss what's next.

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  • November 29, 2019
Longboat Key elections 2020: Five questions with Ken Schneier

Chatting with the candidates.

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The radar sign was set up this week on Broadway Street.
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  • November 29, 2019
Longboat leaders plan to discuss parking regulations

Longbeach Village residents have told town leaders of trouble with speeding, parking.

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Russ Callahan, Linn Torres and Heidi Thomas.
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  • November 29, 2019
Community comes together for Interfaith Thanksgiving service

Longboat Key and St. Armands residents gathered at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.

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  • November 28, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 28

Michael Cohen captured this image of a feeding great egret at South Lido Park.

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Driveways would allow access from Palm Drive and Cedar Street but not from Gulf of Mexico Drive, plans show.
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  • November 27, 2019
Longboat planning board to hear proposal for office, parking lot

Operator of Mar Vista wants clearance for 98-spot lot, 300-square-foot office near Broadway and GMD.

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The site of the tree lighting.
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  • November 26, 2019
Tree lighting kicks off season at Longboat's Town Center this week

Town is gearing up for first event, then four concert series events in 2020.

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Hunter, a golden retriever owned by Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department Deputy Chief Sandi Drake, poses in the Longboat Key fire station.
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  • November 26, 2019
Hunter the dog helps first responders tackle mental health issues

The golden retriever aids first responders in feeling comfortable and opening up to discuss topics from PTSD to anxiety

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Nancy Rozance, right, accepts the president's gavel from Susan McGuire.
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  • November 26, 2019
In conversation with Nancy Rozance

The President of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key talks goals and what drew her to the organization.

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  • November 26, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Close call in New Pass

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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