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Speed limits of 30 mph exist throughout Bay Isles, though speeding has been an issue for years.
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 15, 2019
Longboat community aims to turn tables on speeders

It is hoped speed tables will slow down Bay Isles motorists

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Meg Hausberg, The Circus Arts Conservatory Founder Dolly Jacobs and Joyce Wartinbee
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  • January 15, 2019
Christ Church serves tea and Circus Arts Conservatory lesson

About 70 Christ Church women listened to Dolly Jacobs talk about The Circus Arts Conservatory Jan. 15.

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Karen Liebert, Monsignor Gerry Finnegan, Patty Madsen and Ginny Akhoury
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  • January 15, 2019
St. Mary Women's Guild hosts baby shower for Community Pregnancy Clinics

Each attendee brought a gift, such as clothing, diapers or a toy to be donated.

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75-foot ladder can reach buildings five to six stories high.
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  • January 15, 2019
Amore used as fire department training site

Demolition of Amore will begin in February.

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Key Niners President Debbie Rand, Bonnie Chisling and Shelly Lazarus
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  • January 15, 2019
Key Niners toast to new members

The women's golf group welcomed their new members at a brunch on Jan. 15.

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Randy Langley
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  • January 15, 2019
Langley drops out of Longboat Commission race

Commission should set policy, not run town

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Photo courtesy of Mote
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  • January 14, 2019
Mote welcomes chief innovation officer

Alex Beavers will serve as the chief innovation officer and will be dedicated to transitioning Mote research into commercial applications.

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  • January 13, 2019
Circus greats flip into ring of fame

The 2019 Circus Ring of Fame class was inducted Jan. 13 on St. Armands Circle.

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  • January 13, 2019
Temple Beth Israel hosts musical evening

KlezMania on the Gulf, a southwest Florida band, performed for temple members Jan. 13.

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  • January 13, 2019
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament bounces into competition

The tournament began Friday, Jan. 11 and finish with championship games on Sunday, Jan. 13.

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Planning, Zoning and Building Director Allen Parsons explains zoning changes.
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 13, 2019
Longboat gives initial OK to new set of building rules

A registry of nonconforming properties becomes law.

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Ellen Parker and Steve Jackson said they better understand how the town works.
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 13, 2019
Longboat's first Citizens Academy since 2011 draws a crowd

Infiormnational sessions continue every Wednesday until Feb. 13.

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Thursday's hearing took place in the Sarasota County Courthouse.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • January 11, 2019
Judge rejects motions to dismiss Unicorp's move to end Colony condo association

Developer's plan in court is crucial to proceed with St. Regis proposal.

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  • January 10, 2019
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament toasts to players

The annual tennis tournament kicks off Friday, Jan. 11 and ends Sunday, Jan. 13.

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Dave Bishop shows how high water has been on Buttonwood Drive.
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  • January 10, 2019
Issues with construction projects get town's attention

Building projects worry residents.

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Though homesteaded residents would gain property tax savings if Florida's overhaul proposal gains 60% of support in the November elections, even non-homesteaded property owners would see new protections from sharply rising property assessments.
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