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Vicki Mann, a former employee of a past bank in this same location, waits outside to say goodbye to her old coworkers. Friday was the last day of operation at Fidelity Bank on Longboat Key. All photos by Sten Spinella.
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  • September 13, 2019
Despite grassroots efforts, Longboat Key's Fidelity bank closes

Ameris/Fidelity withheld details regarding the impetus for closing.

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  • September 12, 2019
Settlement accepted in Longboat Key's short-term rental lawsuit

The defendants admitted to violating town code.

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Longboat Key weather page photo: September 12

Longboat Key weather page photo: September 12

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  • September 12, 2019
St. Armands patrons learn that tea can be what's for dinner

The Spice and Tea Exchange on St. Armands Circle showcased the versatile leaves.

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  • September 11, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Now it's locked

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Michelle Sampson and 2018 nominee Rob Wagner at last year's event.
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  • September 11, 2019
Chamber announces Small Business Week nominees

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to celebrate small businesses with awards luncheon in October.

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Wilco Electrical crews were at work last week in Longbeach Village.
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  • September 11, 2019
As Longboat's underground project progresses, so does the list of who pays

As part of an annual requirement, properties are added to the list of those paying for town's underground utilities project.

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A view of the main building and some land belonging to Grant's Gardens on Longboat Key, which is in the process of rezoning the property. All photos by Sten Spinella.
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  • September 11, 2019
Grant's Gardens takes on rezoning, renovation

Landscaping business wants to rebuild its Gulf Bay Road operation.

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  • September 11, 2019
Longboat Key remembers those lost on Sept. 11

The town's Public Works Department puts up the memorial every year.

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Draped in a cold towel and toting her water bottle, Sandy Schonhoff heads off the court.
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  • September 10, 2019
Longboaters turn up the heat on their love for summertime tennis

Even when most run for cover in air conditioning, Longboat Key's dedicated tennis players head to the court.

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Reentry to the island after a mandatory evacuation is one of the emergency management issues raised in the town's proposal.
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  • September 10, 2019
Longboat Key proposes one-county solution in case of emergencies

Plan would allow Longboat to coordinate only with Sarasota County before and during a storm.

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Longboat Key's Sept. 11 memorial consists of 2,977 flags arrayed along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
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  • September 9, 2019
Longboat prepares for annual Sept. 11 memorial

Flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive memorialize victims of attacks.

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Whitney's Roadside is undergoing construction at the corner of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street.
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  • September 9, 2019
Work on Longboat Key eatery continues

Informal eatery under construction at Broadway and Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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  • September 9, 2019
Donate directly to the Bahamas

Bahamian Star Woods-Gordon is collecting donations for her home.

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Glasses are filled to toast Alice and Murray Bluegrass.
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  • September 9, 2019
Temple Beth Israel facilitates fond friendships

For Shabbat, friends and family were clearly the most important part of the dinner.

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