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  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 19, 2016
Robert Wolf speaks to Republican Club

The Republican Club of Longboat Key held its final meeting of the year April 19.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 19, 2016
Garden Club blooms at annual meeting

The Longboat Key Garden Club hosted its annual meeting and luncheon April 19, at Joan Durante Park.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 16, 2016
Christ Church hosts snowbird sendoff

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian hosted a goodbye party for its snowbird members April 15, at Cedars Café and Tiki Bar.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 15, 2016
Longboat Harbour hosts a cheesy celebration

More than 130 residents attended Longboat Harbour’s annual pizza party April 14.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 15, 2016
Spanish Main celebrates 50 years

Spanish Main Yacht Club celebrated its 50th anniversary April 14.

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Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteer Cyndi Seamon hopes the town strengthens its turtle ordinance.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 15, 2016
Commission to vet sea turtle ordinance

Longboat Key town commissioners will consider stricter regulations to protect baby sea turtles during a workshop next week.

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Jack Garner submitted this photo of boats off the pier at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 14

Jack Garner submitted this photo of boats off the pier at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.

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Since the Coon Key Bridge construction began, westbound traffic on the John Ringling Causeway has been stop-and-go during midday hours. Residents said conditions improve in the early morning and late afternoon.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 14, 2016
Troubled waters over Coon Key bridge construction

As residents express consternation over repairs to the Coon Key Bridge, a dispute has arisen over the timing of the project.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Stan Singer, Monica Mingote and Kathy Schwartz have won the Observer's photo contest for March.

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The home at 400 Bowdoin Circle has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,435 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 13, 2016
Lido Key home sells for $2,918,000

The home at 400 Bowdoin Circle has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,435 square feet of living area.

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Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan spent some time this week exploring plans for a new crosswalk at the north end of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 13, 2016
Commission to host workshop on transportation issues

While some town commissioners have warmed to the idea of another crosswalk, communication issues remain between Longboat Key and the state.

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  • April 13, 2016
LBO Cops Corner 04.14.2016

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Rabbi Katz
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 13, 2016
After eight years, Katz to leave temple

Rabbi Jonathan Katz hopes his successor will share his love for the community.

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George Muller
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 13, 2016
Muller bottles love of wine, glasswork

Sands Point resident George Muller combines his passions for wine and glasswork in lectures.

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Sydelle Pittas at the Rotary Club of Longboat Key's first official charter meeting in October 2014.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 13, 2016
Sydelle Pittas championed giving back

Pittas, the founder of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key, died April 11.

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