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Zota Beach Resort had been taking reservations for months but quietly switched its “Opening 2016” banner facing the GMD construction site in October for an “Opening 2017” banner. Terry O'Connor
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$24M Zota Beach Resort opening pushed to May

The luxury resort at 4711 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key originally had projected opening Dec. 1.

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Traffic on Longboat Key is one of the main pressures on infrastructure. Terry O'Connor
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Barrier island mayors project $61.5M funding gap

An infrastructure funding gap of $61.5 million is expected to develop within 15 years, according to a report by the four barrier island mayors.

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Longboat Key Police Department reports for Nov. 13-18.
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Longboat Key Cops Corner: 11.30.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports for Nov. 13-18.

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Longboat Key Commissioner Jack Duncan is on the mend after a quadruple bypass.
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Jack Duncan out of commission until 2017

Duncan, 67, was hospitalized for less than a week after a quadruple bypass heart procedure Nov. 18.

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Longboat Key Obituaries

Judith Litvin and Henry Retek died.

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For the love of the game

Dolores Levy started a tennis group about six years ago, but it's turned into something bigger than she planned.

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Zander, 5, Tara, Roger and Kian Ley, 8 at the 2014 Holiday Night of Lights
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Your Calendar: Holiday Night of Lights

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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Jeff Laughlin, Mary Lou Johnson and Frank Cona at last year's lawn party.
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Lawn Party ups the ante with return of 50/50 raffle

The 50/50 raffle has been renamed the "Edith Barr Dunn 50/50 Memorial Raffle" in honor of the late Kiwanis member.

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Michael Saunders. Arnold Simonsen and Ronda Montminy at last year's Aging in Paradise Gala.
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Longboat Key resident donates $2.5 million to Salvation Army

Arnold Simonsen's donation will help fund the organization's QLife Initiative

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Longboat Key Police Detective Robert Bourque.
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  • November 30, 2016
Holidays mean open season for scamsters on Longboat Key

Longboat Key Police Detective Bob Bourque said keeping the ho-ho-ho in your holidays means paying attention at a time of multiple merrymaking distractions.

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Have you seen spectacular holiday lights around town? If so, share them with us.

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Spread the gift of holiday cheer

Two locations on Longboat Key are accepting donations for Toys for Tots.

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Tom Briggle, director of internet marketing; Mary Kay Ryan, director of customer care, Roger Pettingell; Stephanie Ruzgis, executive assistant; Saleemah Stanley, listing/marketing assistant. Courtesy photo.
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Pettingell’s sweet tradition continues

Real estate agent Roger Pettingell gave out 130 pies for Thanksgiving this year.

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Judy Blair and Rose Tomason
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  • November 29, 2016
Garden Club welcomes back members

The Longboat Key Garden club gathered for a welcome back luncheon at Marina Jack.

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Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
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  • November 28, 2016
Mote to release snook into Phillippi Creek

The release is part of Mote’s partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and a Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Initiative at Mote.

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