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  • May 9, 2018
Cops Corner: Be on the lookout . . .

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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  • Bret Hauff
  • May 8, 2018
Longboat eyes new streetlights

The town of Longboat Key has been thinking about new streetlights as part of its project to put all overhead wires underground .

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Traffic is blocked on the north end of Longboat Key.
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  • Bret Hauff
  • May 8, 2018
Gulf of Mexico Drive reopens after Longboat Key fatality investigation

Fatal crash on Longboat Key near Whitney Beach prompts police to close Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 7, 2018
Longboat Rotary Club throws second annual celebration for first responders

Firefighters, police officers and their families enjoyed a picnic and beach day at Bay Isles Beach Club presented by the Rotary Club of Longboat Key.

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Sarasota police released this security video image of the man they say fired shots into an unoccupied Main Street condo unit.
  • By Bret Hauff and David Conway | Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2018
Sarasota shooting suspect's donation to Longboat police paid for cameras, laptops

Ryan Flanzer, who allegedly fired three rounds into an empty condominium Saturday, had donated more than $200,000 to the Longboat Key Police Department in February

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 7, 2018
Corvettes on the Circle revs up St. Armands

Corvette owners showed off their rides at St. Armands Circle for the 22nd annual Corvettes on the Circle

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FDOT proposed a similar project in 2017 for a installing third lane along the southern part of Gulf of Mexico Drive near the entrance of Country Club Shores.Â
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • May 6, 2018
Turn lane proposed for Gulf of Mexico Drive

The town of Longboat Key could begin a project to regrade and widen, adding a third turn lane to, Gulf of Mexico Drive within the next few years, but first it needs a nod from the Florida Department of Transportation first.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 5, 2018
Temple Beth Israel hosts last Shabbat dinner of the season

Temple Beth Israel congregants enjoyed a Cinco de Mayo-themed meal for its last Shabbat dinner for several months due to the end of season on Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 5, 2018
Longboat Key Turtle Watch celebrates the start of tortuga season

Cinco de Mayo came early for Longboat Key Turtle Watch supporters and volunteers who attended the organization’s May 4 fundraiser, Fiesta de las Tortugas, at Cedars East Tennis Resort and Club on Longboat Key.

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  • Bret Hauff
  • May 4, 2018
The right lights for summer nights

Longboat Key turtle rules require appropriate lights for summer nights, including amber lights for outdoor lighting and window tints to block light from indoor fixtures.

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  • Katie Johns
  • May 3, 2018
Longboat Key chamber rings in 60th anniversary

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members and guests gathered at Cannons Marina May 3 for a 60th anniversary celebration.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • May 3, 2018
Cops Corner: All is well, no emergency here

Police reports from around Longboat Key

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This home in John Ringling Estates at 23 S. Polk Drive recently sold for $2.3 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • May 3, 2018
John Ringling Estates home sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 16-20.

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Jamison Urch, Chief Paul Dezzi and Chase Bullock
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  • Katie Johns
  • May 2, 2018
Longboat Key firefighters earn their badges

On May 2, two firefighters were pinned with their badges following a year of extensive training.

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Herb Field and Chamber secretary and founding member Helen Holt pose in front of a Chamber sign. File photo.
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  • Katie Johns
  • May 2, 2018
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrates 60 years

The charter for the Chamber was signed on May 19, 1958.

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