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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 13, 2020
New inductees step into Circus Ring of Fame

The 2020 Circus Ring of Fame class was inducted Jan. 12 on St. Armands Circle.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 12, 2020
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament brings out Longboat Key's friendly competition

From Jan. 10-12, players vied for the top spots in the 20th annual tournament.

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Pictured is the front of the hangar that will be distributed by Longboat Key first responders Tuesday through Thursday.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 12, 2020
First responders to distribute safety tip door hangers this week

The hangers, which contain information provided by the Longboat Key fire and police departments, will be handed out Tuesday through Thursday

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 10, 2020
Work soon to begin on Cortez Road improvements

Town keeping an eye on the effects of project, expected to last until the summer.

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department Chief Paul Dezzi listens to a questions from an attendee at a Kiwanis meeting Thursday morning at Lazy Lobster.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 10, 2020
Longboat fire chief speaks about proper use of 911

Longboat Key fire chief Paul Dezzi addressed the process behind 911 dispatch, when to call 911 and more.

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  • News
Savor the Sounds last occurred in 2016 at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 10, 2020
Debut of Savor the Sounds delayed a month

The concert series will still go on, just one month later than planned.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 10, 2020
Observer Challenge tennis tournament kicks off 20th year

Players and guests mingled at a celebration of the history of the tournament.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: January 9

Michael Cohen captured this image of a bald eagle in a park at North Lido Beach.

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Work is expected to begin in June.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2020
14 projects make up New Pass Bridge summer rehab

FDOT plans Jan. 16 event to answer questions about renovations planned for the bridge in summer 2020.

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Temple Beth Israel will host Rabbi Rifat Sonsino for its annual Scholar in Residence Weekend about the history and customs of Sephardic Judaism from Jan. 10-12.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 8, 2020
Temple Beth Israel to host scholar, teach about Sephardic Judaism

Rabbi Rifat Sonsino will teach about history and customs of Sephardic Jews from Jan. 10-12. Much of the event is free and open to the public.

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Two attendees learn a technique to control bleeding at a Stop the Bleed training session held by the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department. (Photo courtesy of Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 8, 2020
Fire department delivers training to stop bleeding

Residents have four chances to attend the department's one-hour "Stop the Bleed" program.

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New construction, without the need to renovate, is one of the more popular segments of the real estate market, experts say.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 8, 2020
Longboat Realtors expect strong market in 2020

New construction, election season among the big topics heading into the new year

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Not rabid

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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The Bayfront Park Recreation Center is among the specific issues to be raised in the town's survey.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2020
Town survey begins with postcards next week

Opinions sought on town services, key issues facing the town.

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Work on the underground utilities project has largely focused on the Gulf of Mexico Drive corridor since it launched last summer.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2020
Underground work phases cut from five to four

Initial work in Longboat neighborhoods expected to begin soon.

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