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John Weber, 58, has qualified as a candidate for the Town Commission's District three seat.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat newcomer qualifies for District 3 seat

John Weber, 58, moved to the island three years ago and hopes to bring new ideas to the town commission.

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Longboat Key is split almost in half by a county line established in 1921, more than 30 years before the town incorporated.
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  • Bret Hauff
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat proposes one-county initiative to Sarasota commissioners

About one third of Longboat Key residents pay more property taxes without any benefit, town manager says.

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The latest rendering of the proposed structure for the site of the former Colony, courtesy of Unicorp National Developments, Inc.
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  • Bret Hauff
  • November 8, 2017
Colony Association, Whittall redo agreement

Colony Beach & Tennis Club Association negotiated a new with Unicorp National Developments, Inc., to overcome "impasse," association says.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Local veterans recall military service

Three local veterans, one from the Army, one from the Air Force and one from the Navy share their most prominent memories.

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Irina LaRose tries to tame Sue Reese's clown hair. Photo courtesy of Sue Reese
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  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Hairy Halloween

Sue Reese celebrated Halloween by playing a trick on Design 2000.

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Sharon Burde had a living wall installed on her patio in April.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Living walls grow smooth aesthetic

Living walls, or vertical gardens, can not only create a pleasing aesthetic but can also help insulation efficiency.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries from April through October

Longboat Key lost many beloved residents during the summer months. Below, is a list in their honor.

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To celebrate his milestone birthday, Shapiro attended a Caymus wine dinner at Harry’s Continental Kitchens with his son, Tom.Â
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2017
Happy Birthday, Sam!

The local philanthropist turned 99 at the end of October.

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Maj. Gen. David "Scott" Gray, Republican Club President Joe McElmeel, Ron Wheeler and Jaime DiDomenico
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2017
Maj. Gen. David "Scott" Gray addresses Republican Club

The club met at the Harbourside Ballroom on Nov. 7.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2017
Garden Club's season begins to bloom

Longboat Key Garden Clubs reunited at a welcome back lunch on Nov. 7.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 7, 2017
Key Niners kick off season

The women's golf association reunited for a game of golf, luncheon and fashion show Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 6, 2017
Save our Seabirds sings donors' praises

Donors gathered at a Siesta Key home for an appreciation event on Nov. 6.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 5, 2017
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church installs new pastor

The Rev. Kenneth Blyth was installed as the church's senior pastor on Nov. 5.

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Jack and Samantha Sargent with Mercedes
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 4, 2017
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church blesses pets

Dogs, cats and even a bunny were blessed on Nov. 4.

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Sally Rauch and Andy Sawyer
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 3, 2017
Christ Church congregants reunite

Members gathered on Nov. 3 at Cedars Tennis Resort & Club.

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