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623 Cedars Court, the condominium Longboat Key Police Department has sought to take.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 28, 2018
Longboat forfeiture case back in court

The Longboat Key Police Departments case to take a home it believes was involved in committing a felony could be dismissed, potentially costing the town thousands.

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Darryl Hanna has been charged with two counts of first degree felony murder and one count of first degree felony armed robbery.
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  • Bret Hauff
  • March 28, 2018
Longboat murder suspect files for incompetence ruling

Expert appointed to examine Hanna and report back to the court by April 13.

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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 28, 2018
Longboat moves toward demolishing the Colony

The town sent a letter earlier this month notifying stakeholders at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort of the properties failings in town code, the first step toward condemning and demolishing the buildings.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 28, 2018
Cops Corner: A mysterious light

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 27, 2018
Longboat Key Town Hall displays local art

On March 27, the new Town Hall Art Exhibit opened with an artists' reception.

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Judy Boice, Judy Tobias and Chris Johnson
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  • Katie Johns
  • March 27, 2018
Tennis Center says farewell to season

The Friends of Tennis hosted the annual potluck to mark the end of season and say thank you to team captains March 27,

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 27, 2018
Longboat home sale sets the mark for 2018

North end home on the beach sells for $6.8 million

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Evan Lefils Victor Arismendi stand with Mote and Booker staff to show off their creation for Mote's red tide detector.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 27, 2018
Booker High School and Mote team up in red tide efforts

Two Booker seniors created a housing unit for Mote's red tide detector.

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Vice Mayor Ed Zunz (left) and Mayor George Spoll are sworn into office.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 26, 2018
Longboat chooses new mayor, vice mayor

District 2 Commissioner George Spoll will serve as the mayor of Longboat Key, garnering four out of seven votes from fellow commissioners.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 24, 2018
Danny's Dream inspires cancer research

The first-time event raised money for The Danny Fund at the UF Health Cancer Center.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 24, 2018
Longboat Library thanks volunteers

Volunteers gathered in the clubhouse of Bayport Beach and Tennis Club on March 24.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 23, 2018
Key of Sea hits high notes

The choral group, which was founded in 1999, performed at The Players Club on March 23.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 23, 2018
County considering ideas to replace Longboat Key bus service

Officials from Longboat Key and Sarasota County are working to find a way to still offer public transportation to the town, at a lower cost to the county.

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  • Katie Johns
  • March 23, 2018
Children First celebrates Jo Rutstein

Rutstein is a former board member for Children First, but she continues to support the organization. On her birthday, they gave back to her.

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Cary Campagna said removing this tree could cost him up to $5,800.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 22, 2018
Six seek tree bounties for invasive Australians

Six applicants have requests the town reimburse them for a total of 11 trees, part of Longboat Key's program to ride the island of Australian Pines

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