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  • Katie Johns
  • August 27, 2017
Scallop Search weathers storm

Despite thunderstorms, participants of the Great Scallop Search of 2017 continued their mission.

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55 Lighthouse Point Drive. Image courtesy Coldwell Banker.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 25, 2017
Longboat Key home sells for $4.5 million

Waterfront property features pool overlooking lagoon near New Pass.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 24

Paul Sephton captured this rainbow over the Gulf of Mexico at Longboat Key.

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Ron Fuller and Mike Doll
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 23, 2017
Longboat Key Chambers networks after hours

The Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly Business After Hours on Aug. 23.

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This Bird Key home at 487 Meadow Lark Drive recently sold for $3.05 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 23, 2017
Bird Key home sells for $3.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 7-11

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Ken Newmark, The Paradise Center executive director, Suzy Brenner, Alan Sprintz Carol Peschel, Dick Pelton and Barbara Koestier
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 23, 2017
Aging in Paradise rolls out new name

In addition to a new name, the center is also merging with the Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living and searching for a new home.

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  • Katie Johns
  • August 23, 2017
Zota victims' families remember loved ones

Kevin Carter and Timothy Hurley are remembered for their devotion to their families.

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Johnson and “Spirit of St. Paul De Vence,” her award-winning photo. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 23, 2017
Mary Lou Johnson captures photography award

Johnson won second place Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 37th annual Juried Photography Exhibition.

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David and Susan Gorin Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 23, 2017
Longboater makes RV history

David Gorin was inducted into the RV Hall of Fame on Aug. 7.

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Responsibilities of a coastal engineer include project design, working the the Department of Environmental Protection, permitting, construction oversight and multi-year monitoring.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 23, 2017
Longboat selects new coastal engineers

Town manager OKs recommendation for the town to negotiate with four engineering firms to oversee coastal issues.

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Warren Simonds outside of the former Amore restaurant property, which the town purchased this year as part of the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, Culture and Education site.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 23, 2017
Longboat cultural center fundraising ready to roll

The Longboat Key Foundation leads the effort to make the facility happen.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!
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  • John McGuire
  • August 23, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.24.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

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Greta the Great White will be one of the eight sculptures on display at Mote starting in December. Photo courtesy of WashedAshore.org.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 22, 2017
Artistic sea debris headed to Mote

In December, “Sea Debris: Awareness through Art” featuring “Washed Ashore" will go on display at Mote.

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Carol and Bob Erker gaze up at the solar eclipse.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 21, 2017
All Angels by the Sea gathers for solar eclipse

Church members brought chairs, food and friends to Ken Thompson Park on Aug. 21.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 17, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 17

Sergio Albuquerque captured this photograph of birds taking off from the beach on Longboat Key.

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