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A town boat and team of workers was used in canals to remove dead sea life.
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  • March 20, 2019
Red tide report spells out town's response

93 tons were collected, costing the town about $59,000.

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Bonaire will be made up of nine homes behind a gate when complete.
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Pair of beachfront homes listed in Longboat Key's Bonaire

Gulf of Mexico Drive enclave was the last undeveloped piece of beachfront land in town.

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Longboat Island Chapels sings for spring

On March 19, The Village Voices from Village on the Greens performed at the chapel.

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Town Clerk Trish Shinkle administers the oath of office to commissioners Mike Haycock, George Spoll and Jack Daly.
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  • March 19, 2019
Spoll, Zunz again voted into Longboat Key leadership roles

Haycock sworn in as latest Town Commission takes shape.

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  • March 19, 2019
Flying Scot Midwinter again to set sail in Sarasota Bay

The annual competition is expected to draw nearly 65 teams.

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  • March 19, 2019
Suncoast Surfrider Foundation to host beach cleanup

Along with Suncoast Rise Above Plastics Coalition, Surfrider invites the public to help clean up the north end of Longboat Key beach.

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More than 20 women gathered to celebrate Ruth Greenbaum.
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  • March 19, 2019
You Observed: Seaplace honors Ruth Greenbaum

On Thursday, March 7, Seaplace women toasted to Ruth Greenbaum for her kindness.

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  • March 18, 2019
Temple Beth Israel deals out game day

The annual event brought 80 women to the temple March 18.

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  • March 17, 2019
Twin Shores, Gulfshore revel in St. Patrick's day parade

The two communities gathered together for their annual St. Patrick's Day parade March 17.

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  • March 17, 2019
Lynches toasts to St. Patrick's Day

Crowds gathered at the St. Armands establishment for green beer, Guinness and corned beef and cabbage.

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Leslie and Bob Williams
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  • March 16, 2019
Bird Key parties for St. Patrick's Day

Club member enjoyed an Irish dance performance and buffet dinner March 16.

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  • March 16, 2019
St. Mary Catholic goes green

The church celebrated St. Patrick's Day March 16 with a festive party.

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  • March 16, 2019
Longboat shows off at community open house

On March 16, residents and visitors were invited to learn more about various town departments including IT, fire and police.

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Cyndi Seamon of Longboat Turtle Watch said the town is enforcing its turtle protection more.
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • March 14, 2019
Turtle season preps come with high stakes

Appeals of on-the-spot citations point to new way Longboat Key enforces its rules.

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  • March 14, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 14

John Caviglia took this photo from a kayak on a canal along Longboat Key.

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