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The third project that’s still awaiting a final federal permit is a $3.5 million Longboat Pass dredging project that will bring 200,000 cubic yards of sand from Gulfside Road north to the North Shore Road beach access.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 10, 2016
Town receives south-end permit

Town Manager Dave Bullock plans to use some sand from a $11 million mid-Key beach dump truck haul project set to begin in April for the south end behind properties such as L’Ambiance that have major erosion issues.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 9, 2016
Democratic Club discusses climate change

Members of the Longboat Key Democratic Club met for its annual meeting Feb. 9, at the Portofino Restaurant.

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  • Neighbors
Winds and currents have brought a small concentration of dead fish associated with toxic red tide to the shores of Longboat Key in November.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 9, 2016
Red tide fish kills floating back to shore

Winds and currents have brought a small concentration of dead fish associated with toxic red tide back to Country Club Shores canals.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 8, 2016
Christ Church learns to fish for fashion

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian members hit the runway at its annual fashion show Feb. 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Lynn Larson and other commissioners have urged for changes to Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 8, 2016
Man struck by car in crosswalk

A pedestrian was hit by a car in the Country Club Shores crosswalk Friday morning.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 8, 2016
All Angels holds annual meeting

All Angels by the Sea, Episcopal Church held its annual meeting and brunch Feb. 7, at Bird Key Yacht Club.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 7, 2016
Longboat Island Chapel celebrates Super Sunday

Longboat Island Chapel hosted a Super Bowl pregame party after the Feb. 7 service.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 5, 2016
St. Mary welcomes new members

The Women’s Guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church hosted a luncheon and meeting for new members Feb. 4.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 5, 2016
Bird Key members show off their talent

Members of Bird Key Yacht Club displayed their own artwork at an opening Feb. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Dave Bullock is going to use some sand from a $10 million mid-Key beach dump truck haul project set to begin in April for the south end behind properties such as L’Ambiance.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 5, 2016
South end beach permit received

The New Pass dredging project will place 250,000 cubic yards of sand on the south end this summer.

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Fred Bethke submitted this photo of a sunset at Spanish Main Yacht Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 4, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 4

Fred Bethke submitted this photo of a sunset at Spanish Main Yacht Club.

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  • Neighbors
Former U.S. Sen. Marlow Cook served during the Nixon administration.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 4, 2016
Former U.S. Sen. Marlow Cook dies

The Plymouth Harbour resident, who enjoyed a long political career in Louisville, Ky., died today.

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Firefighter/paramedic Jose Rivera teaches Bayport residents Chris Lake, Arlene Scarlett and Sue Rosen how to use an automatic external defibrillator Feb. 3 at the north fire station.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 4, 2016
CPR session popularity climbs

More than 80 people attended free CPR training sessions Feb. 3 at the north fire station, prompting the Fire Rescue Department to consider more classes this season.

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Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming says that approximately 84% of Key break-ins each year are attributed to unlocked doors like instances that occurred in Longbeach Village Jan. 22.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 3, 2016
Burglarized cars share common theme

Like 84% of break-ins that occur Keywide, the 13 vehicles that were recently burglarized in the Longbeach Village had unlocked doors.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 3, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 2.4.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

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