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Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby said research needs to keep moving forward, as more needs to be learned about the force and functions that cause red tide.
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  • Katie Johns
  • September 24, 2018
State directs $2.2 million to Mote for red tide research

The money will allow scientists to focus on applied science and technology to develop methods that can fight red tide in Florida.

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Longboat firefighters battle blaze at Colony Saturday.
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 23, 2018
Firefighters return to Colony after seeing smoke

Longboat firefighters return to Colony as a precaution

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  • September 22, 2018
Sarasota Bay Watch hosts 'clamtastic' evening

Scallopalooza: I's Clamtastic! took place on Sept. 22 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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No-swim advisory lifted for Longboat Key
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 21, 2018
No-swim advisory lifted for Longboat Key

Conditions improve at Longboat beaches

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 20, 2018
East and West collaborate for annual expo

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted the 10th annual East Meets West Business Expo on Sept. 20.

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Visitors to Longboat Key Beach are warned not to participate in water recreation while the advisory is in place.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 20, 2018
No-swim advisory in place for Longboat Key

Red tide causes bacteria levels to increase. in Longboat.

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Inductees reveal their plaques at last year's induction.
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  • Katie Johns
  • September 20, 2018
Circus Ring of Fame announces 2019 inductees

Four acts will be inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame on Jan. 13.

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Air conditioning upgrades are among the projects eligible for the PACE project.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 20, 2018
Longboat Key will participate in PACE program

Residents will be able to pay off home improvements on tax bill.

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Longboat Key Town Hall
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 20, 2018
Longboat passes budget with no increase in tax rate

Commissioners will take a final vote for approval on Sept. 24.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Sept. 20

Lynn Kitchen captured this display of nature’s color palette at sunrise on Longboat Key looking east over the Sarasota Bay.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 19, 2018
Temple Beth Israel breaks Yom Kippur fast

On Sept. 19, Temple Beth Israel members broke their fast following Yom Kippur services.

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Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 3-7.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • September 19, 2018
Mourning Dove Drive home on Bird Key sells for $3.15 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 3-7.

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  • Real Estate
Longboat officials clean-up red tide from local canals.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 19, 2018
Red tide cleanup bill surpasses $40,000

Longboat's red tide cleanup costs surpass $40,000

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File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 19, 2018
40 years of memories

The Longboat Observer is working on a special 40th anniversary issue, and we want to hear your memories.

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Bem Smith, project manager for Longboat's beach nourishment project, stands on North Shore Road groin.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 19, 2018
Longboat applies for five north-end groins

Longboat Key, groins, erosion, beach nourishment

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