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Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory
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  • December 21, 2016
Turtle Watch makes big donation

The organization donated $8,405 to Mote Marine Laboratory.

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  • December 19, 2016
Sisterhood of Beth Israel hosts English high tea

While the ladies sipped tea, two members modeled clothes from J. McLaughlin.

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  • December 18, 2016
Temple Beth Israel greets snowbirds

The temple held a welcome back dinner on Dec. 18.

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  • December 17, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club hosts holiday celebration

Members enjoyed dinner and a performance by Rob Sotori.

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  • December 17, 2016
Santa visits The Old Salty Dog

Customers enjoyed a hot chocolate bar, crafts and visiting with Santa Claus.

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Toys for Tots can be dropped off through Dec. 21 at the Longboat Key Police Department, 5460 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Terry O'Connor
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • December 16, 2016
Giving lags for Longboat Key Toys Tots

Toys can be dropped off through Dec. 21 at the Longboat Key Police Department, 5460 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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  • December 15, 2016
Longboat Chamber mingles after hours

The chamber hosted its holiday business after hours on Dec. 15 at Harry's Continental Kitchens.

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  • December 15, 2016
Christ Church spreads Christmas cheer

The reading buddies got a special visit and surprise from Santa Claus.

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Gregory Fiore captured this shot of a permitted rescue volunteer getting a loggerhead hatchling ready for release into the Gulf off Longboat Key.
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  • December 15, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Dec. 15

Gregory Fiore captured this shot of a permitted rescue volunteer getting a loggerhead hatchling ready for release into the Gulf off Longboat Key.

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  • Katie Johns
  • December 14, 2016
Seaplace hosts jolly celebration

Pianist Richard Ridenour played classic holiday tunes as guests mingled.

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  • December 14, 2016
L'Ambiance residents host holiday tea

Each attendee brought a gift to be donated to Children's Guardian Fund.

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  • December 14, 2016
St. Armands Association gets in the holiday spirit

Association members mingled at Tommy Bahama Restaurant and Bar on Dec. 13.

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(Photo by Dex Honea) Longboat Key resident and U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan is fighting the traffic issues on the island.
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • December 14, 2016
Longboat Key petitions for bridge-opening fixes

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, said he would intervene with the Coast Guard to help change the bridge-opening schedule.

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“Most of our calls are medical calls from people who are in their elder years,” said Lt. Jason Berzowski, 38, one of the paramedics who will be assigned to meet with patients. “This program will help shift those calls to wellness checks.” Terry O'Connor
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • December 14, 2016
Longboat Key Fire Rescue CAREs for residents

Fire Chief Paul Dezzi wants to launch a community paramedicine pilot program he calls CARE, or Community Assistance Resource & Education.

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Terri and Mark Fishman have been renting a residence in the 600 block of Linley Street in Longbeach Village the past two years while building a new home. Terry O’Connor
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  • December 14, 2016
Soggy Longbeach Village looks for drainage solutions

Village infrastructure bears scars from buckling under too much water pressure.

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