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Al Hixon plays the drums at last year's service.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 7, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Jazz Worship Service

Enjoy rich rhythms and sensational sounds at the Jazz Worship Service this Sunday, Feb. 9. Entering its twenty-first year, this popular program features Al Hixon, a well-known drummer and jazz director in the Sarasota area, and several other talented musicians, all of whom were part of nationally acclaimed jazz bands at one time.

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  • Neighbors
Gulf of Mexico Drive will receive future crosswalks in places where there are high numbers of pedestrians crossing the Key’s busiest road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 7, 2014
FDOT will perform pedestrian count

The town of Longboat Key has requested a new pedestrian count be performed next month to verify where crosswalks are needed on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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  • News
Demolition of the smaller home on the property took place this week. (Albert Balk)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 7, 2014
Benedict guest house demolished for Aria project

A small structure on the Villa Am Meer property was demolished in preparation for the luxury 16-unit condo project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Seaplace has 461 units and is located in the 1900 and 2000 blocks of Gulf of Mexico Drive. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 6, 2014
UPDATE: Fire, four EMS calls caused traffic jam

Traffic snarled yesterday on the south end of Longboat Key as officials responded to five emergency calls at the same time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Building Official Wayne Thorne has reported there are 177 serious issues on the Colony property that need to be addressed.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 6, 2014
Town posts Colony hearing web link

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review the state of Colony Beach & Tennis Resort buildings at a public hearing March 4.

  • Longboat Key
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Nancy Chanos, June Hessel and Sandy Endres
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the Keys & Fashion Show (Continued)

Many gathered to sample favorites from local restaurants and experience this year's finest fashion at the Longboat Key Garden Club's Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Attendees enjoyed the best the Keys has to offer before sitting down for a high-spirited fashion show. Proceeds from this well-attended event support environmental scholarships and grants to college students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Edith Prucknig, Peter Kendeffy, Ursula Nadasdy and Eva Kendeffy
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the Keys & Fashion Show

Many gathered to sample favorites from local restaurants and experience this year's finest fashion at the Longboat Key Garden Club's Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Attendees enjoyed the best the Keys has to offer before sitting down for a high-spirited fashion show. Proceeds from this well-attended event support environmental scholarships and grants to college students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Seaplace is located in the 1900 and 2000 blocks of Gulf of Mexico Drive. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 5, 2014
Seaplace fire brings traffic to standstill

The fire caused traffic to bottleneck but didn't result in injuries or damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Savory Street offers a continental menu of homemade dishes for a full breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Savory Street

Join us in the kitchen at Savory Street with co-owners Jim Lampl and chef Claudia Johnson as she prepares huitlacoche crepes with wild mushrooms and poblano sauce au gratin.

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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 5, 2014
Technology exec's success has grown organically

Getting friendly with competitors is anathema to many executives. But one well-traveled decision maker has found a way to turn business rivalries into advantages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2014
Resident buys winning ticket

Longboat Key resident Robert Rich is now $53,165.93 richer. He purchased a winning Fantasy 5 ticket at the island's Publix, according to the Florida Lottery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2014
Buffett's winning streak ends

The Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl XLVII victory ended a winning streak for Mote Marine Aquarium manatee Buffett.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo Caley Ross and Tad Landau
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2014
A Longboat Key beach proposal

Tad Landau, son of Lenny and Susan Landau, and his sweetheart, Caley Ross, got engaged after a New Year's Day proposal on the Bay Isles private beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo The Hilton will stop accepting reservations after April 30.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 5, 2014
Neighbors pitch to Hilton guests

Longboat Key will have 102 fewer tourist units for 16 to 18 months when the Hilton shuts down, but other properties are ready to roll out the welcome mat during the resort's remodel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 5, 2014
Accounting issues plague budget

The town seeks to eliminate outdated accounting practices and improve its revenue projections as it grapples with a projected $1.4 million budget deficit from last year.

  • Longboat Key
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