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  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2017
St. Armands Fright Night tricks and treats

The annual event concluded with a performance of "Thriller" by the Sarasota High School Drama Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The 500-foot long jetty has been baking in the Florida sun for since it was completed in 1957.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 31, 2017
Manatee County proposes replacing Longboat Pass Inlet jetty

The 50-year-old barrier at the south of Anna Maria island is leaking sand, so Manatee county wants to replace it.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2017
Women's Golf Association tees up for season

The group kicked off season with a round of golf and lunch.

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Planning and Zoning Vice Chairman Ken Schneier has lived in Bay Isles since his retirement in 2009.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 31, 2017
Self-proclaimed problem solver qualifies for Longboat Key District 3 seat

Planning and Zoning Board Vice Chairman Ken Schneier is ready to run for a vacancy left by Mayor Terry Gans.

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  • News
Larry Steagall, Larry Bateman, Richard Cyr, Jim Fox, Bob Mazurek and Tom Reese at last year's parade.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2017
Rotary Club to continue Veterans Day tradition

At 2 p.m. on Nov. 11, veterans will walk in the 4th annual Veterans Day Parade on Bay Isles Road.

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  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2017
Israel Tennis Center named in honor of Larry Greenspon

On Oct. 23, the Israel Tennis Centers Foundation named Israel’s premiere tennis center in Ramat Hasharon in honor of Larry and Mary Greenspon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob and Ruth German
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel reunites for Oktoberfest

On Oct. 29, chapel members enjoyed brats and live music.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2017
Longboat Harbour revels in tricks and treats

Residents dined and danced at the condominium's Halloween party on Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike and Donna Baker
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2017
Halloween haunts Bird Key Yacht Club

Club members dressed to impress at the annual Halloween party on Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 28, 2017
Longboat Key Club carves into Halloween

Members and resort guests carved pumpkins and decorated cookies at the club's pumpkin carving lunch on Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 27, 2017
'Snowbirds' return to Longboat Key

A pair of bald eagles were spotted atop a massive pine tree across from Town Hall Thursday, Oct. 27.

  • Longboat Key
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Vice Mayor Ed Zunz has been a Longboat Key resident for more than two decades.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 27, 2017
Longboat Key Vice Mayor Ed Zunz continues family tradition — town governance

Ed Zunz has qualified as a candidate for Longboat Key's District 5 commission seat, hoping to continue what his wife started seven years ago.

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Commissioners from Longboat Key and Sarasota County will discuss the possibility of redrawing county lines so the Key is entirely in Sarasota.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 27, 2017
Longboat Key and Sarasota County to discuss boundary changes

Longboat has been considering the option for months, and on Nov. 1 commissioners from the town and the county will discuss the possibility at a joint meeting.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2017
Longboat Key murder suspect in coma

Darryl Hanna Jr. suffered a stroke-like incident on Sept. 10.

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District 1 Commissioner Randy Clair is the first candidate to qualify for the March 2018 Town Commission election.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 26, 2017
When asked, Clair agreed to serve -- again

Experienced commissioner qualifies for re-election run after his spring appointment to District 1 seat.

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