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  • June 3, 2015
News briefs

Fire Rescue aces inspection; Mayers works to protect manatees

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File photoTropical Storm Debby brought flooding to St. Armands Circle and several areas of Longboat Key in June 2012.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 3, 2015
Local officials eye hurricane season

As hurricane season begins, officials urge residents to plan ahead during the calm before the storms.

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This home at 13718 Matanzas Place has four bedrooms, four and a half baths, a pool and 4,894 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.5 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 3, 2015
Condo unit at The Beaches sells for $2.1 million

A condominium in The Beaches of Longboat Key tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

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  • Real Estate
Lou Newman with “Flying High,” one of his favorite photographs he’s taken. He took the photo in Tanzania. Photo by Kristen Herhold
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 3, 2015
Q+A with Lou Newman

For Lou Newman, retirement from his career as a veterinarian sparked a second career as a wildlife photographer.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 3, 2015
Keywide property values rise by 4.79%

The increase will result in revenue that’s $21,000 lower than estimates.

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  • News
Robert Goodman, president of Longboat Key Association Inc.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 3, 2015
Key Club expansion drives road shift

A relocated Longboat Club Road will place the Islandside project in the fast lane. Traffic issues are the only speed bumps in sight.

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  • News
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium CEO and President Michael Crosby told Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key members May 28 that Mote’s City Island campus “is bursting at the seams” and plans for a relocated aquarium site are still underway. Photo by Kurt Schul
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 3, 2015
Mote still fishing for aquarium site

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium’s president and says an aquarium relocation to the mainland, even if it’s not a waterfront spot, is still a top priority.

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  • News
Macklin and Callie Higgins smile next to their mother, Lisa, and their pup, Mango, at last year's Freedom Fest.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 3, 2015
Ten things to do on Longboat Key this summer

If you’re looking to fill those summer days and nights, check off these summer must-dos from your bucket list.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 6.4.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Cops Corner
Larson's new 2013 Corvette convertible is one of only 200 anniversary editions that were manufactured.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 2, 2015
Jim Larson receives his 'new baby'

Jim Larson receives new 2013 Corvette

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  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy: Frank Decker
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • June 1, 2015
Photo contest winners: May

Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest.

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  • Neighbors
The Longboat Pass Bridge on the north end of the Key will have intermittent lane closures for bridge maintenance work starting Monday, June 1.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 1, 2015
Motorists: Expect Longboat Pass Bridge closures

The Longboat Pass Bridge on the north end of Longboat Key will have intermittent lane closures all week.

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  • News
Laurie Lachowitzer and Linda Brown went to Rome, Italy on an Insights Tour and took their Observer along!
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • May 29, 2015
Take the Observer on your summer travels!

Participate in our "It's Read Everywhere" contest for a chance to win prizes!

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  • Neighbors
It’s up to the voters to ultimately decide if they want to pay for poles and electrical wires in neighborhoods like Country Club Shores to be buried.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 29, 2015
Larson requests underground utilities feedback

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss cost options to bury underground utility wires and poles at its June 1 regular meeting.

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  • News
The 2.57-acre Gulf-front Ohana Estate is listed for $22 million.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 28, 2015
The highest and lowest priced homes and condos currently for sale on Longboat Key

To examine the range of inventory on the Key, we searched for the highest and lowest priced single-family homes and condominiums for sale that are not listed as pending.

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