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Gene Jaleski to make fifth run at Longboat Key Commission seat.
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 26, 2016
Gene Jaleski returns for fifth Longboat Key Commission run

The race is on for the at-large seat Commissioner Phill Younger will vacate March 2.

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  • October 26, 2016
Columbia President Richard Gonzmart reveals $4M plans for Longboat Key eatery

Plans call for spending up to $4 million to build a new restaurant at the location.

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  • October 26, 2016
Conde Nast readers say Longboat is No. 9

Conde Nast Traveler's readers voted on 236 islands during the 29th annual Readers' Choice Awards.

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Julie Less, Jonathan Handle and Tara Morningstar pose with Save our Seabirds owls.
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  • Katie Johns
  • October 26, 2016
Witches swoop in to Save Our Seabirds

Guests got to meet some Halloween characters and owls on Oct. 21.

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Subject to a $49,106 lien form the Longboat Key Code of Enforcement Board, the home at 549 Hornblower Lane is now listed for sale at nearly $1.9 million.
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 26, 2016
Longboat Key commissioner calls for Code Enforcement Board changes after record fine

Phill Younger said outsized fine is proof the board members are not doing the job correctly.

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Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board Chairman.
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 26, 2016
Planning board chairman expresses concerns about $1B Colony project

Planning and Zoning Board Chairman Jim Brown isn’t sure property’s footprint is big enough for $1 billion redevelopment plans.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 25, 2016
Longboat Key Garden Club reunites

St. Armands Travel shared tips and ideas for various destinations around Florida.

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  • October 25, 2016
Former Sen. Bob Graham visits Longboat Key Democratic Club

The former senator rallies Democrats to turn Florida into a blue state.

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Sarasota motorcyclist arrested after 80-mph ride on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 25, 2016
Sarasota motorcyclist arrested after 80-mph ride on GMD

The speed limit on Gulf of Mexico Drive tops out at 45 mph.

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Early voting is underway and concludes Nov. 5.
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  • October 25, 2016
Early Longboat Key voting ends Nov. 5

On the Nov. 8 Election Day, Sarasota and Manatee counties will offer free bus transportation to the polls.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 24, 2016
Cannons Marina boats invade St. Armands

St. Armands Circle visitors had an extra reason to shop over the weekend.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Leonard Bowen Sr., Roberta Durzo, Michael Giordano and Alfred Wolkenberg died.

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The pipeline plugged briefly as it neared the “finish line,” according to Town Manager David Bullock.
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 24, 2016
Longboat Pass beach renourishment hits target

Pipeline plugged as it neared the 'finish line,' according to Town Manager David Bullock.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 22, 2016
Bird Key unveils new marina

The yacht club also announced a new partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 22, 2016
Circus by the Sea brings art and culture to Mote

The first-time event was a collaboration between The Circus Arts Conservatory and Mote for InspireSarasota!

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