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Work crews begin spreading the first loads of sand on a renourishment project on the north end of Longboat Key. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 7, 2018
Longboat kicks off north-end beach project

30,000 tons of sand is making its way from Polk County for $1.1 million project.

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Since 2002, the town has displayed about 3,000 knee-high American flags on Sept. 11.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 6, 2018
Longboat resumes Sept. 11 flag tradition

Hurricane Irma prevented town in 2017 from posting about 3,000 flags along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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  • September 6, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Sept. 6

Amor Fenton captured this photo of black skimmers at Whitney Beach.

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Stephanie Claussen, owner of Stef’s Stuff, a high-end consignment shop in Longboat, said she blames the national publicity that red tide has received.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 5, 2018
Longboat merchants say red tide wrecked late-summer business

Even though August and September are normally slow, the red tide has severely impacted Longboat businesses.

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A condominium in L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club recently sold for $2,845,000. Built in 1992, it has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths and 3,220 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 5, 2018
L'Ambiance at Longboat Key Club condo sells for $2,845,000

L'Ambiance at Longboat Key Club condo sells for $2,845,000

  • Longboat Key
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David Oliger, Fire Chief Paul Dezzi and Zach Schield. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 5, 2018
Fire Rescue recognitions

Two individuals received their badges, while others were recognized for various efforts.

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  • Neighbors
On a recent trip to Cuba, Mestel strayed from tourists attractions to photograph authentic areas. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 5, 2018
Longboat photographer captures decisive moments in studio and out

Allan Mestel, who has a studio in Whitney Beach Plaza, is versatile in his work, photographing portraits, head shots, real estate and also street art.

  • Longboat Key
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File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 5, 2018
Restaurants on lunch break

Multiple Longboat Key restaurants are temporarily closed or holding adjusted hours until October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 5, 2018
The Short Academy keeps ball moving

Tennis enthusiast keeps Dick Eagan’s brainchild going, making it easy for fellow fans of the game to find matches and a bit of fellowship.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 5, 2018
Cops Corner: What a pretty boat . . . ooops

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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High tides have eroded the beach to the point that the enscarpment – a steep embankment left in the sand dune by beach erosion – has eroded to the base of the southernmost groin.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 4, 2018
30,000 tons of sand being used for beach renourishment in Longboat

Longboat starts north end beach renourishment

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Gretchen Lovewell, manager of Mote’s Stranding Investigation’s Program, said the whale was found on the beach near 2605 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 4, 2018
Pygmy killer whale found on Longboat Key taken to Mote

This whale marks the third that is now undergoing rehab at Mote Marine Laboratory.

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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 4, 2018
Longboat to hold budget hearing

Commission returns from summer break and will hold budget hearing

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David Hobbs, Debby Lenehan, Steve McCormack and Joe Pratico
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 3, 2018
Sarasota Sailing Squadron grills out red tide

Even though the red tide caused the Labor Day Regatta to be canceled, squadron members still gathered Sept. 1 .

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  • Neighbors
Two pygmy killer whales were brought to Mote on Aug. 30. Photo courtesy of Conor Goulding / Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 31, 2018
Two pygmy killer whales undergoing treatment at Mote

Currently, the whales have shown no behavioral signs of exposure to red tide neurotoxins, which has been in the area since late July.

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