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Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan, right, and Sarasota County Commissioner Alan Maio sat in on the joint commission meeting focused on solving traffic woes.
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  • November 2, 2016
Joint Longboat-Sarasota commission seeks solutions to traffic jams

Driving into another tourism season, Longboat Key and Sarasota County officials say it’s time to find real answers.

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Key Niners gears up for season

The golf association held a fashion show at their opening luncheon.

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Blenker Boatworks and Marina of Bradenton worked two days to raise the sunken sailboat. Note the inflated baldders that float the wreck. Courtesy photo
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  • November 1, 2016
Longboat pays $5,200 to remove derelict sailboat

The Longboat Key Police Department has been in contact with the last listed owner who claims he sold the boat but has no paperwork proving it.

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VIDEO: Tricks and treats complete Fright Night

The eighth annual celebration brought some unusual visitors to St. Armands Circle.

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President and CEO of Mote, Michael Crosby, speaks to attendees of the lab's annual fundraising event, Oceanic Evening. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
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  • October 31, 2016
Mote reveals success of Oceans of Opportunity

The $51.7 million campaign total was announced at the lab’s Oceanic Evening on Oct. 29.

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The Longboat Pass Drawbridge repair operation will be terminated if traffic backs up, according to FDOT. File photo.
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  • October 31, 2016
FDOT work on Longboat Pass Bridge to affect traffic

Maintenance operation will be terminated if traffic backs up, according to FDOT.

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  • October 29, 2016
Bird Key gets in the Halloween spirit

Members gathered for a "Heroes vs. Villains" themed celebration.

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Four candidates have now qualified in the race for seats on the Longboat Key Commission, including George Spoll.
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  • October 28, 2016
Gene Jaleski makes it four certified Longboat Key commissioner candidates

Jaleski, 75, has become the latest candidate to qualify in the race for seats on the Longboat Key Commission.

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FHP wolfpack details use mobile troopers to remove impaired drivers from the roadways.
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  • October 27, 2016
FHP to target drunken drivers in Manatee County this weekend

FHP wolfpack details use mobile troopers to remove impaired drivers from the roadways.

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  • October 26, 2016
Longboat Chamber greets new member after hours

Cabinetree recently joined the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and hosted 'After Hours' on Oct. 25.

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  • October 26, 2016
Sleepy Lagoon Park home sells for $1.61 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Oct. 10-14.

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Wine consultant Michael De Loach and Bob Weil, Longboat Key Club food and beverage director at last year's Bacchus on the Beach.
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  • October 26, 2016
Bacchus on the Beach to bring food and wine lovers together

The 6th annual event will host prestigious winemakers and producers together for two nights.

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Aiden Zengel, 9, as Superman, and Ethan Alexander, 3, as Clark Kent at last year's Fright Night.
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  • October 26, 2016
Your Calendar: Fright Night on St. Armands

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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Gene Jaleski to make fifth run at Longboat Key Commission seat.
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  • 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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