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Nancy Curtis snaps a photo of an owl while Jonathan Handee keeps an eye on the bird.
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  • November 8, 2019
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts appreciative event

The annual Chairman's Reception recognized everyone from past leaders to the newest members.

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Carol Fischbein, Jane Vorel, Andy Youngs and Clara McGonigle.
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  • November 8, 2019
St. Mary's kicks off the Christmas spirit

The Women's Guild Christmas Bazaar will kick off Christmas spirit on Longboat Key

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Longboat Key weather page photo: November 7

Billie Dawson captured this seagull fishing for lunch at Quick Point, Longboat Key.

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Town Commissioners are seeking $2.89 million from Manatee County to help with a $10 million groin-sand project at Greer Island.
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  • November 7, 2019
Longboat initially OKs maximum borrow for beach projects, asks Manatee for help

Commissioners agree on ballot language of no more than $34.5 million, though final OK pending in December.

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  • November 7, 2019
Longboat author nabs sixth award

Michael Jordan wins the Royal Palm Literary Award.

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Last year, the Rotary Club hosted a luncheon for veterans. Photo by Katie Johns.
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  • November 6, 2019
Rotary Club of Longboat Key to celebrate veterans

On Veterans Day, those who served in the Vietnam War will receive pins and recognition.

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Savor the Sounds was a community happening last held in Bayfront Park in 2016.
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  • November 6, 2019
Tree lighting, concert series coming to Longboat

Chamber of Commerce, town team up for events on Town Center land.

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Grants Gardens on Gulf Bay Road is hoping to revamp its property to better shield its buildings and vehicles from sight.
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  • November 6, 2019
Grant's Gardens gets initial OK on prelude to renovation of Longboat site

Commission approves land-use changes, zoning changes but more votes are in the future.

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Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer received a 3% raise after his annual evaluations. Harmer earned a perfect score from four commissioners.
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  • November 6, 2019
Longboat Key Town Commission approves raise for town manager Harmer

Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer and Town Attorney Maggie Mooney both earned strong reviews from the commissioners in this year's evaluations.

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Emerald Harbor canals are wider than average.
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  • November 6, 2019
Town considers update to rules governing docks

Issue of access through narrower waterways forms basis for offsetting proposal.

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  • November 5, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: That license is suspended

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Bob Gary, speaker Wendell Porter and club president Ken Marsh.
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  • November 5, 2019
Longboat Key Democratic Club gathers for November meeting

The monthly meeting hosted speaker Wendell Porter on climate and energy.

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Vice president Janet Hartman, treasurer Pam Crowe and president Noreen Ackerman.
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  • November 5, 2019
Key Niners welcome members back with luncheon

The Longboat Key Club's women's nine hole golf association teed off the season.

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  • November 2, 2019
Ferraris take over St. Armands Circle for the day

The cars and their drivers were there to support Flight to the North Pole.

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A statue turned spooky on the Circle.
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  • November 1, 2019
Fright Night brings Halloween spooks to St. Armands Circle

Creepy creatures and sweet second selves wandered the streets.

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