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David Hobbs, Debby Lenehan, Steve McCormack and Joe Pratico
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  • 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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Two pygmy killer whales were brought to Mote on Aug. 30. Photo courtesy of Conor Goulding / Mote Marine Laboratory
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  • 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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A coyote was spotted in the dunes.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • August 31, 2018
Longboat residents concerned for pets after coyote sightings

Residents learn at workshop island might be home to two mating pairs.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 30, 2018
Longboat Key's fire marshal says farewell

Friends, family and co-workers laugh and celebrate with Gagliardi.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 30, 2018
No Swim advisory dropped for Longboat beaches

Water samples return to acceptable levels of background bacteria.

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The Longboat Key home at 5080 Gulf of Mexico Drive recently sold for  $4.75 million. Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, five-and-three-half baths, a pool and 8,898 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 29, 2018
Longboat Key home sells for $4.75 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 13-17.

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Annette Rogers will celebrate her 90th birthday on Sept. 1.
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  • Katie Johns
  • August 29, 2018
Annette Rogers looks back on 40 years in the real estate world

Rogers turns 90 on September 1 and isn't planning to slow down anytime soon.

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Tom Breit, Michael Ramah and Dan Snyder and Breit and Snyder's wedding ceremony. Photo by Jenny Acheson
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 29, 2018
Surprise wedding bells

Dan Snyder and Tom Breit tied the knot in a pop-up wedding ceremony Aug. 25.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 29, 2018
Save seabirds

Save Our Seabirds is in need of towels, blankets, heating pads, puppy training pads and money to order worms and brine shrimp for the birds as they recover.

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Officials linked the elevated bacteria levels to the ongoing red tide bloom in the region.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 28, 2018
UPDATE: No-swim advisory remains at Longboat Key

Tests last week showed higher-than-acceptable levels of bacteria at several county beaches, though testing has improved at Siesta Beach and Lido Beach.

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Jinny Johnson and Jackie Salvino, outside Longboat Island Chapel, think the reason why voting seemed larger on the Sarasota side is because of condos.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • August 28, 2018
Longboat voters turn out at polls but not satisfied with candidates

Longboat voters said candidates leave a lot to be desired

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Flooding has taken place on Longboat Key's north end during high tides and bad weather.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • August 28, 2018
Longboat consultant meets with town in sea-level study

Northern end of island more prone to flooding.

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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • August 28, 2018
Coyote close up: Longboat's got a healthy male

Jim Granite shot this picture of Longboat's illusive coyote from about 20 yards away on the Resort Longboat Key Club's islandside golf course.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 28, 2018
Cops Corner: The caller knew too much

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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A rendering of the proposed sign for the new entrance to the Resort at Longboat Key Club.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • August 27, 2018
New signs approved for Key Club

The Resort at Longboat Key Club plans to spend about $100,000 to install two new signs at the south entrance to the resort community.

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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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Longboat Key Fire Rescue has two ladder trucks that can reach 75 feet, including this Sutphen engine built in 2020, which serves as the primary engine at Fire Station 92.
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The home at 5840 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $4.5 million. Built in 2022, it has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,145 square feet of living area.
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