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  • Katie Johns
  • January 24, 2018
Christ Church hosts first Wednesday night dinner

Pianist Jeremy Silverman performed for church members on Jan. 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Unicorp National Development Inc. President Chuck Whittall used the town's 712 zoning code changes to try to persuade commissioners to approve his application to adapt town policy.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 24, 2018
Longboat developer backs off on Colony density request

"We heard the community loud and clear,'' Whittall says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 409 Meadow Lark Drive on Longboat Key recently sold for $3,899,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 24, 2018
Meadow Lark Drive home sells for $3,899,000

Residential real estate for Jan. 8-12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Ted Kohn, 84, was never a religious person, but this photo has him questioning his belief.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 24, 2018
Seeing is believing: Longboater believes he sees Holy Trinity in photograph

Ted Kohn thought he was just taking a photo of a sunset. Then, he turned the photo vertical and spotted what he believes are religious symbols.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
“The Pit and The Passion: Murder at the Ghost Hotel follows a reporter and author as they try uncover the truth about a skeleton found in a deserted hotel.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 24, 2018
Spanish Main author keeps her readers guessing in 11th book

“The Pit and The Passion: Murder at the Ghost Hotel,” debuted on Jan. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The spring tide event of September 2015, where water flooded the streets on a sunny day.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 24, 2018
Longboat to install new valves to mitigate north end tidal flooding

The Public Works department is investigating new valves and new stormwater drain locations as tidal flooding becomes more frequent.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dozens of cases of cybercrime, fraud and identity theft were reported to the Longboat Key Police Department last year.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 24, 2018
Cybercrime takes aim at Longboaters

The best way police say they can stop cybercrime, one of the fastest growing criminal enterprises in the world, is with a dose of skepticism.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 24, 2018
Cops Corner: Your papers, please

Police reports from around the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 23, 2018
Documentary about Tom Sung gets Oscar nod

The film is nominated for “Best Documentary Feature."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
More than 40 people testified before the Town Commission about Unicorp National Development Inc.'s application to change town zoning codes.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 23, 2018
Longboat Commissioners skirt declarative decision on zoning code change

Before about 100 people, commissioners shed little light on how a vote might go on zoning change to enable Colony redevelopment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jane Boehme takes a turn ringing the bell at the Kiwanis Club's holiday-season kettle drive for the Salvation Army.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 22, 2018
Longboat bell ringers tops again

Club raises more than $15,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 21, 2018
Longboat Harbour enjoys an Italian feast

More than 100 residents gathered for an evening of dinner and dance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 20, 2018
Taste of St. Armands takes attendees on culinary adventure

The 8th annual Taste of St. Armands included bites from more than 19 local restaurants.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 19, 2018
Juan Florensa relishes last day as Longboat Key Public Works director

Florensa has worked for the town in the same position for 17 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 18

Phyllis Bourgery captured this sunrise on Longboat Key.

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  • Neighbors
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