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Guy and Melanie Paschal with their dogs. Photo courtesy of the Longboat Key Historical Society Calusas to Condominiums: A Pictorial History of Longboat Key
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  • Katie Johns
  • June 21, 2017
Melanie Paschal led quiet, vivid life

Paschal, 95, died on June 13.

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Miranda Crowe and Gabriella Ebbesson both took Guy Peterson's. Crowe just finished her first year working toward her master's degree and Ebbesson just graduated.
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  • Katie Johns
  • June 21, 2017
University of Florida students design port cochere for Plymouth Harbor

Students in Guy Peterson's Sarasota-based lab spent the semester getting hands-on experience.

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Regina Gurland in her garage turned pottery workshop. File photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • June 21, 2017
Happy Birthday, Regina!

The local pottery artist turns 100 on Friday.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 21, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: June 22, 2017

Dorothy Cole and David Kee died.

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The Charter Review Committee's recommendations will soon put before the Town Commission.
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  • John McGuire
  • June 21, 2017
Longboat Charter Review: small changes, big implications?

Charter changes could end up on the next ballot, if commission approves.

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Longboat Key is revising its sign code in light of a 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision prohibiting sign regulations based on content.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 21, 2017
Real estate agents seek changes to sign-rule proposals

Length of permits, weekend displays for open houses are the top objections.

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Stumps and living mangroves stand in the way of Longboat Key police officers. Clearing them for a path would require permitting.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 21, 2017
Access for police to Greer Island isn't as simple as it sounds

While erosion solutions are in the works, the town is exploring clearing a pathway to the area.

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The house at 585 Halyard Lane in Country Club Estates touched off resident opposition to homes built higher than 30 feet. An elevator shaft and stairwell are enclosed in the structure above the second-floor roof.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 20, 2017
Longboat P&Z Board aims to reset rules on 30-foot home heights

Planning and Zoning Board moves to prohibit construction above height limit in certain zoning districts.

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Tom Harmer has been with Sarasota County since 2012.
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  • John McGuire
  • June 19, 2017
Longboat commissioners give OK to 'pursue' Sarasota's Harmer for manager job

Retiring town manager recently hired Sarasota County's public works director.

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A structure atop 585 Halyard Lane prompted residents to get involved in discussion of exceptions to the town's height limit.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 16, 2017
Longboat P&Z board to discuss height restrictions, sign regulations

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 20, at 9 a.m.

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  • June 16, 2017
Congratulations to our 2016 weather and nature photo contest winner!

Stan Singer captured this shot on Longboat Key

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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • June 16, 2017
Three things

Summer fun

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Architect Guy Peterson's home is for sale.
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  • Robert Plunket
  • June 16, 2017
Personal Space

Architect Guy Peterson’s home blends art and family living.

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The Charter Review Committee will meet for the last time time on Friday, June 16.
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  • John McGuire
  • June 15, 2017
Final Longboat Key Charter Review meeting will be held on Friday

The group began its work in April.

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This home at 467 Meadow Lark Drive sold for $6.35 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • June 14, 2017
Bird Key home sells for $6.35 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 29-June 2.

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