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The Longboat Key Town Commission must appoint a Charter Review Committee at least once every 10 years.
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 11, 2016
Longboat Key volunteers might be sought for Charter Review Board

The Longboat Key Town Commission must appoint a Charter Review Committee at least once every 10 years.

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  • November 10, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 10

Niki Muller submitted this photo of the setting sun through grasses on Longboat Key's north end.

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Winners Cathy and Larry Duguay recently celebrated Cathy’s 60th birthday by traveling to Greece and Turkey with their family. They took a moment to catch up with the East County Observer in Istanbul before the Blue Mosque’s nightly light show.
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  • Katie Johns
  • November 9, 2016
It's Read Everywhere brings Observer around the world

Observer readers didn't forget to pack an Observer paper when jet setting around the world.

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John RedgraveFile photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries: In Memoriam

Between May and October, Longboat Key lost many residents.

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Tom and Twyla Fuchs, of Route 128 Winery and Vineyards in Sonoma, Calif., and Daniel Weber, of Johnson Brothers Liquor Co. at last year's event.
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  • Katie Johns
  • November 9, 2016
Your Calendar: Bacchus on the Beach

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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Francey O’Brien, Shirley Beachum and Evelyn Fresch at last year's parade and honor program.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 9, 2016
Service of Significance: The most prominent war memories of veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, we spoke with six area veterans to hear their stories.

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The Blue Bird of Kindness was donated by the Blue Bird Corporation to help Votruba and Bogart continue their journey.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 9, 2016
Kindness Bus makes Circle stop

A father of three began the One Million Acts of Kindness movement in 2009.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Jo Anne Entwistle, Muriel Goldstein, Bill Grossman, Miriam Stone

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This home at 44 S. Washington Drive on Longboat Key recently sold for $1,125,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 9, 2016
John Ringling Estates home fetches $1,125,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Oct. 24-28.

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Longboat Key Police Department reports for Oct. 24-Oct. 28.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: 11.9.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports for Oct. 24-Oct. 28.

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The owner of this property on Longboat Key has been fined a record $49,106.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Commission upholds record code violation fine

Just a few months ago, the Longboat Key Town Commission was considering doing away with the Code Enforcement Board.

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  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2016
Longboat Key Club Women's Golf Association putts toward season

The association held its opening luncheon on Nov. 8 at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Ballroom.

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Donald Trump supporters ob Longboat Key, from left: Mona Schonbrunn, Jane Hunter, Toby Gilfix, Loretta Codella, Renee Balogh and Phyllis Black. Terry O'Connor
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  • November 8, 2016
Longboat voters line both island polling places in record rush

One voting machine malfunctioned and had to be replaced at Longboat Key polling place at Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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More than 55 tons of dead fish have already been removed from island canals and shoreline during the seven weeks of the latest red tide outbreak, which has ebbed but never completely released its grip on the island.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 7, 2016
Red tide continues to aggravate Longboat Key residents, workers

More than 55 tons of dead fish have already been removed from island canals and shoreline during the seven weeks of the latest outbreak, which has ebbed but never completely released its grip on the island.

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The other referendum will decide whether owner Oscar Parsons, 94, can regain the simultaneous residential and business use of 4,200 square feet of penthouse office space at Harbour Square, 4134 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 7, 2016
Longboat Key referendum issues preoccupy 2 biz plaza owners

One owner said traffic is the biggest issue islanders are experiencing, which could affect their perception of his plans.

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Longboat Key Turtle Watch members presented a nearly $12,000 donation to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium to support rehabilitating sea turtles like Ellie, one of the current residents.
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The Unit 12-F condominium at 2525 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $2.1 million. Built in 1972, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,651 square feet of living area.
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