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George Symanski (second from right) swears into Planning and Zoning Board with other members in 2015.
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  • John McGuire
  • July 6, 2017
Longboat P&Z Board loses a member

George Symanski resigned from the board on June 29.

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Longboat Key weather page photo: July 6

Jeanne-Marie Potthast photographed this sunrise during the Fourth of July weekend at Joan M. Durante Community Park on Longboat Key.

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  • July 6, 2017
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Gordon Silver, Lou Newman and JoAnn Schwencke have won the Observer's photo contest for June.

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Isaiah and Beverly Rand Photo courtesy of Maggie and Dave Brenner
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  • July 5, 2017
Rest in Peace, Isaiah

The former Longboat Key resident died on June 28.

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This Longboat Key home at 456 Meadow Lark Drive sold recently for $1.85 million.
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  • July 5, 2017
Meadow Lark Drive home sells for $1.85 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 19-23.

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Larry Greenspon practices daily at the tennis gardens of the Longboat Key Club.
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  • July 5, 2017
Longboater combines tennis, passion for kids

Greenspon begins his fourth run at a gold medal Thursday at the Maccabiah Games.

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Barbara "Bobbie" Krohn died June 23. Courtesy photo
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  • July 5, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: July 6, 2017

Bobbie Krohn, Ira Peterman, Joanna Brown and Dana Kampmann died.

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Judy Hoover received this Pledge to the Flag on the day of her naturalization. Courtesy photo.
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  • Katie Johns
  • July 5, 2017
Proud to be an American

Judy Hoover, administrative manager of Spanish Main Yacht Club, became a resident of the United States in 1956.

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Enzo and owner Ron enjoy Bayfront's dog park for the first time.
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  • John McGuire
  • July 5, 2017
Bayfront Park on Longboat Key officially opens

The $3.5 million renovation project began in June 2016.

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Maggie Mooney-Portale has served as town attorney since 2013.
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  • July 5, 2017
Longboat town attorney seeks new, hourly deal

Maggie Mooney-Portale has served as town attorney since 2013.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!
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  • July 5, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 7.6.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

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Bob Goodman has an idea to construct penthouses atop Sands Point.
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  • John McGuire
  • July 5, 2017
An idea with a view: the Sands Point redevelopment dilemma

Penthouses atop the Sands Point condo would help finance overall renovations, but Longboat commissioners are still grappling with rules for that kind of redevelopment.

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  • July 4, 2017
Bird Key rings in the Fourth of July

Club members and their guests celebrated Independence Day with games, a buffet dinner and potato car races.

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  • Katie Johns
  • July 4, 2017
Freedom Fest brings star-spangled celebration to Longboat Key

The 15th annual event was held at Bicentennial Park on July 4.

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  • July 1, 2017
Mote hosts "fin-tastic" family festival

The annual Fins and Family fun Festival took place on July 1.

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