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The Longboat Key Club’s USTA 6.5 women’s combo team is heading to sectionals.
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  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2018
Three-peat

For the third time, The Longboat Key Club’s USTA 6.5 women’s combo team is heading to sectionals in Daytona.

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One lucky customer will be able to remember the sage of the Longboat Key coyotes by purchasing this tree and ornament.
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  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2018
Christmas coyote

A coyote ornament was attached to a Christmas tree that was donated to St. Mary, Star of the Sea, for this year’s Christmas Bazaar, which will take place on Nov. 17.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • November 7, 2018
Cops Corner: You don't have to go home, but you can't stay here

Police reports from around Longboat Key

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U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan celebrates his victory Tuesday night with his son, James, who won a seat in the Florida House of Representatives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2018
Two Buchanans, two victories

Incumbent member of the U.S. House of Representatives wins seventh term, son takes State House seat.

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Phyllis Black
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 6, 2018
Longboat Key voters turn out to exercise their rights

Voters are split on many issues.

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Marie Hunter and Diane Patrone
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 6, 2018
Key Niners tee off new season

The women's golf group enjoyed lunch and a fashion show after golfing.

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5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 6, 2018
Voters to decide fate of Mote parcel -- again

Voters to decide fate of Mote parcel

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Buildings still being removed at former Colony resort.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 5, 2018
Colony developer's request for on-site sales office delayed for a month

Colony developer's request for on-site sales office delayed for a month

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 4, 2018
All Angels by the Sea says farewell to Father David Danner

A celebratory welcome and a sad farewell made up All Angels by the Sea's Welcome Back Brunch on Nov. 4.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 4, 2018
Longboat Island Chapel welcomes back members

Congregants of Longboat Island Chapel celebrate the return of its seasonal members as well as members of its "senior class."

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 3, 2018
Ferraris a hit on St. Armands Circle

Ferrari club's 18th annual event raises money for Shriners Hospital for Children.

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 2, 2018
Longboat firefighters union OKs new contract

Longboat firefighters approve contract

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Salem was brought to Mote after stranding near St. Petersburg. Photo courtesy of Miguel Montalvo / Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 1, 2018
Mote cares for stranded dolphin

The female bottlenose dolphin, nicknamed Salem, arrived at Mote Oct. 31 after stranding near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge fishing pier.

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Bruno Kapacinskas, Manatee County’s Business Resource Manager and Gail Loefgren, Longboat Chamber president, talk about available loans for red tide victims.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 1, 2018
Federal and state help available to businesses hurt by red tide

Federal and state help available to businesses hurt by red tide

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Former Amore restaurant
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • November 1, 2018
Longboat expects to begin demolition at Amore

Demolition bids are due Nov. 16.

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