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Nancy Taussig, Barefoot Weddings and David Pilston, Save Our Seabirds
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  • Amanda Morales
  • June 2, 2016
Chambers of commerce barbecue on the beach

The Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key Chambers of Commerce mingle with Tri-Chamber event.

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Niki Muller submitted this photo of a Longboat Key flag at sunrise.
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  • June 2, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 2

Niki Muller submitted this photo of a Longboat Key flag at sunrise.

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  • June 2, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jeannie Sparks, Ricky Perrone and Donna Harrison have won the Observer's photo contest for May.

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Author H. Terrell Griffin presents Trouble In Paradise.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2016
H. Terrell Griffin presents Trouble in Paradise

The Longboat Key author takes readers through another zany adventure on the island — this time featuring protestors, pot and a peacock killer.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 1, 2016
LBK firefighters light up

The town’s previous contract with its firefighters union was a model for Florida cities. It capped pension costs. The new contract, if approved, regresses on pensions and raises.

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Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock has proposed $16.3 million in spending.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 1, 2016
Longboat property values rise 4.5%

The latest Key numbers are more than one percentage point greater than town staff estimated.

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Exterior
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 1, 2016
Aria welcomes residents

Longboat Key's newest condominium complex is nearing completion, and residents have begun moving in.

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Despite the lower number of tourists in the summer, Lido Beach is still heavily trafficked with local residents and those visiting from other parts of Florida.
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 1, 2016
Locals drive summer traffic on Longboat Key

When snowbirds leave town, Floridians often take a road trip to local beaches.

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Lt. Keith Tanner signed the new firefighter contract.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 1, 2016
Longboat firefighters ratify new contract

Will a change in the breakdown of pension payments put the town at risk?

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The town of Longboat Key has earmarked about $1.8 million for a major project in Emerald Harbor.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 1, 2016
Town plans $1.8 million Emerald Harbor project

The town of Longboat Key has merged a roadway project with a utilities upgrade at the north island neighborhood.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 1, 2016
Keys prepare for Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week

Saveral restaurants on Longboat Key, St. Armands Circle and Lido Key will participate in Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week June 1 to 14.

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Jake Pettingell
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 1, 2016
Caps off to class of 2016

From elementary to college graduation, residents of Longboat, Lido, Bird and St. Armands keys are starting new chapters in their lives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 1, 2016
U.S. Coast Guard refuses Longboat Key bridge request

The U.S. Coast Guard may alter the timings of two Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island bridges, but Longboat Pass will remain on-demand for boaters.

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  • By H. Terrell Griffin
  • June 1, 2016
Chapter 2: Trouble in Paradise

Mayhem is brewing at Town Hall as protesters gather. Their demands? No one seems to know.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 1, 2016
Coquina Beach home sells for $2,437,100

Built in 1977, 2913 Gulf of Mexico Drive has four bedrooms, four baths and 1,980 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $595,000 in 1994.

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