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FDOT will work in conjunction with local governments on the Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands Traffic Study.
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  • John McGuire
  • May 22, 2017
Barrier Island traffic study shifts into drive

First meeting is this week at Longboat Key Town Hall.

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  • May 20, 2017
St. Armands Seafood and Music Festival kicks off

The festival continues from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 21.

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  • May 20, 2017
Bird Key pays tribute to Motown

The West Coast Black Theatre Troupe performed for club members on May 20.

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  • May 18, 2017
Chamber members network at noon

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its monthly event at Chart House on May 18.

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Longboat Key police officers are seeking information on the depicted person of interest.
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  • John McGuire
  • May 18, 2017
Longboat Key police seek information on battery suspect connected to fracas at protest.

Witnesses said the person of interest battered a protester near the Longboat Key Club on Sunday.

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  • May 18, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 18

Joanne Hummert captured this sunset from a beach on Longboat Key.

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This home at 3571 Bayou Circles old for $1.45 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • May 17, 2017
Bay Isles home sells for $1.45 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 1- 5.

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Quinn Campbell receives his diploma from Principal Steve Christie at Cardinal Mooney High School' s 2016 graduation.
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  • May 17, 2017
Calling the Class of 2017

Longboat Observer wants to hear from the families of 2017 graduates.

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The Longboat Key Club offers a junior tennis camp for club members and resort guests every summer.
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  • Katie Johns
  • May 17, 2017
Fun in the Sun: Longboat Key gears up for summer camps

Check out these summer camps on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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Chamber President Gail Loefgren and John Wojtyna, of Aqua Plumbing and Air, who is sponsoring the event this year. File photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • May 17, 2017
Craig Fugate to speak at 15th Annual Disaster Preparedness Seminar

The seminar will take place at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, May 26.

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Courtesy photo Children First Vice President of Development, Carol Butera, John and Elenor Maxheim, and Children First President & CEO Philip Tavill during the dedication of the John & Elenor Maxheim Library
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  • Katie Johns
  • May 17, 2017
Longtime Children First supporters get recognized

John and Elenor Maxheim have supported the organization for the past seven years.

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  • May 17, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: May 18, 2017

Evelyn Maurer and Doris French Pennington died.

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Bob Bunting, 360 North resident and a former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration official, told the Town Commission mangrove roots are vital to the island' s stability.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 17, 2017
Longboat Key keeps trying to get handle on north-end erosion

Engineers will present the Town Commission with long-term options in August.

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Longboat Key Charter Review Committee: Pat Zunz, Phill Younger, Alan Pryor, Bill Cook
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  • John McGuire
  • May 17, 2017
Charter Review Committee considers redistricting Longboat Key

Idea to add at-large seat to Town Commission election aims at opening up the field, but will it fly?

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Initial budget projection works with 3% increase in Longboat Key' s property values.
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  • John McGuire
  • May 17, 2017
Longboat Key estimates 2017-18 revenue at $15.56 million

Initial budget projection works with 3% increase in Key's property values.

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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Sue Wertman has rung the bell outside the Publix on Longboat Key on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key since 2013.
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Keera Herbst, Donn Githens, Kim Verreault and Alexa Olivas help celebrate the opening of the new Longboat Key Goodwill bookstore and donation site on Dec. 18.
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