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Longboat Key

Longboat Key Democrats and Republicans both rallied their support for party candidates one final time before polls close today.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Longboat Key gets out the vote

Morning showers didn't stop voters from lining up at Longboat Key Town Hall and the Longboat Island Chapel to cast their ballots in the Nov. 6 election.

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Mayor Jim Brown and others approved on first reading revised parking hour restrictions for Longbeach Village that was requested by Mar Vista and Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurants.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 6, 2012
Commission postpones hedge height decision

The Town Commission on second reading held off on a revised ordinance that would affect 11 properties on the Key until more seasonal residents return to provide input.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 5, 2012
Nov. 5: Daily Headlines Video

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Jhared Hack and Mark Huber
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Open

The first Longboat Key Open took place over a four-day period starting Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Longboat Key Club Islandside golf course. The winner of the open with a score of 269 was Jhared Hack from Sanford, FL.

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Donna Birnbaum, Marg Aubry, Jim Shields and Gary Aubry
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Welcome Back Dinner

More than 125 members attended the welcome back dinner Saturday, Nov. 3, at Christ Church of Longboat Key.

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  • Neighbors
Joyce and Bill Steele were the hosts for the Welcome Back Seafood Dinner Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Welcome Back Seafood Dinner

Bill and Joyce Steele hosted a welcome back seafood dinner Saturday, Nov. 3, at Bird Key Yacht Club to celebrate the return of many club members who have returned for the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Town Commission will also review parking restrictions for Longbeach Village.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 5, 2012
Commission discusses hedge heights tonight

The Town Commission on second reading is poised to approve a revised ordinance that would affect 11 properties on the Key.

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First America Bank is seeking the zoning change for the vacant property at 521 Broadway.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2012
Density vote takes place tomorrow

Longboat Key voters will decide on two referenda questions that could increase the island's density by a total of six units.

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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 2, 2012
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Town officials and firefighters gathered for another round of negotiations Thursday, Nov. 1.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 2, 2012
Firefighters present proposed contract

The town didn't declare impasse with firefighters yesterday but expressed hesitance about dragging out the negotiation process.

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Stock image.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 2, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Ferraris on the Circle

More than 75 Ferraris will be on display Saturday on St. Armands Circle.

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Giordana Spagnolo, 6, does her scariest witch impression Wednesday, Oct. 31, on St. Armands Circle. Spagnolo lost her first tooth that day which added to her scary witch persona.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Trick-or-Treating on the Circle

Thousands of people made their way out to St. Armands Circle Wednesday, Oct. 31, to trick-or-treat around the circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rebecca Taylor and Karen Gallagher had a lot of fun dressing up as witches Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC celebrates Halloween

Members of Bird Key Yacht Club had fun dressing up as a variety of characters Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Bird Key Yacht Club's Halloween Party.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 1, 2012
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  • November 1, 2012
Coast Guard assists fishermen near Longboat Pass

No injuries were reported after five crew members reported that their boat was taking on water.

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