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Four of eight speed humps established in St. Armands Circle

The project has been delayed multiple times due to weather.

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The tennis team of Molly Gleason, Grace Hackett, co-captain Suzie Singer, Stacey Allerton, captain Fanny Younger, Chris Goodwin, Heather Whitfield and Ann Kelmenson.
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Public Tennis Center team swinging big

The USTA 40 and over team will partake in sectionals

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Susan Phillips is event chair.
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Kiwanis set to award scholarships

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Underground utilities project launches on Longboat Key

The operation began on the southern end of Longboat Key on Monday afternoon.

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Queen of the night preparing to put on a show

Find this flower at Joan Durante Park — but only in the early morning.

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Unicorp National Developments recently released a rendition of how its proposed St. Regis Hotel and Residences would fit on the property at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
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Cancelled trial dates open door for next stage of Colony case

April 2020 trial to decide the method of sale of the properties is still on the books.

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Republican Club of Longboat Key hosts event to honor town officials

Town officials attended and mingled with residents.

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David Brenner was 83.
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Dave Brenner made a big difference

Former vice mayor, who died last week at age 83, was devoted to family and his community.

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Longboat Key weather page photo: July 18

Sergio Albuquerque caught this sunset through a veil of heavy clouds on Longboat Key.

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A mural outside of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium depicts barrier island marine life.
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Mote's Stranding Investigations Program essential to island ecosystem

Program emphasizes learning, even when an animal can't be saved.

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Officials monitor the area of June 27 gas line break. Photo courtesy of Tina Adams.
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Gas line breaks plague Longboat Key

Longboat Key leaders say islandwide utilities project will be closely monitored to avoid striking gas, water lines.

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Rusty Chinnis's newly solar paneled roof. Photo courtesy of Rusty Chinnis.
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Longtime Village resident goes solar

Rusty Chinnis says the technology has come a long way.

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Longboat commissioners choose legislative priorities

This year, town officials took the time to order focuses in terms of importance.

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Longboat collector teams up with author on Apollo 11 book

JL Pickering has been collecting spaceflight images for a "lifetime."

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Longboat Chamber hosts Networking at Noon event

Members and guests mingled at Cafe L'Europe while learning about disaster preparedness.

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