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Longboat Key

P&Z Director Monica Simpson said she looks forward to a "good discussion about the future vision of the Key."
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 19, 2010
P&Z readies for Comp Plan

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board agreed to review the town's Comprehensive Plan in November.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Paul Dezzi, fire chief, speaks highly of Sandi Drake.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 18, 2010
Two promotions at LBK Fire Rescue

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue celebrated the promotion of two of their officers on Monday, Oct. 18. Tim Haas was promoted from firefighter to lieutenant and Sandi Drake was promoted from lieutenant to deputy chief. Drake is the first woman to become deputy chief or hold such a high ranking in the history of Longboat Key Fire Rescue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Two meetings of the Town Commission and Planning and Zoning Board will take place at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 18, 2010
Town to discuss sign code

The Town Commission and the Planning and Zoning Board will hold meetings Tuesday to discuss the Comprehensive Plan amendments and its sign code.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Spectators watched from any spot they could find - even from the roofs of their cars - as a stuntman drove a car off the Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 17, 2010
Bridge stunts conclude with fiery explosion (WITH VIDEO)

Sanborn Studios filmed the final action scene of its new action TV series "Miami 24/7" Sunday on the John Ringling Bridge. Some drivers sat in traffic for up to 30 minutes during an exciting stunt when a car was driven off the bridge.

  • Sarasota
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Ken D'Agostino, Lee Goodman, Jeff Birnbach, Willa Saalwaechter and John Woelfel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 16, 2010
SYC's Change in Watch

The Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated their change in fleet Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Yacht Club along John Ringling Blvd. Jeff Birnbach, previously the vice commodore, is now the commodore of the new fleet at SYC.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A view of the fish fry at Mar Vista from the docks.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 15, 2010
LBK Historical Society's Fish Fry

The Longboat Key Historical Society held its annual fish fry, Friday, Oct. 15 at Mar Vista from 6-10 PM. The event was filled with good food, groovy music and lots of people.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Persson is attorney for the town of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2010
Town attorney responds to Code Enforcement challenge

Town Attorney David Persson wrote that town building-permit requirements and fees don't violate state statutes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
D.M. Williams and Betty Bombardier took a spin around the dance floor at last year's Fish Fry.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Pioneer Day Fish Fry

The Longboat Key Historical Society's annual fundraiser takes place at 6 p.m. tonight at Mar Vista.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger will run for his first two-year term in March.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 15, 2010
Younger running again

At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger has picked up a commission candidate qualification packet.

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Town attorney David Persson supports an extension for the Department of Community Affairs.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 14, 2010
DCA requests another week

The Department of Community Affairs heard arguments from the town of Longboat Key and the Islandside Property Owners Coalition Tuesday about code changes on Aug. 24.

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Longboat Key's Gulf beaches draw tourists from around the world.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2010
LBK wins Conde Nast Traveler award

Longboat Key was voted the third best island travel spot in North America.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Carola Palmerton Tucker

Carola Palmerton Tucker, 97, was a resident of Longboat Key and Oquaga Lake, N.Y.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Rosetta Wachstein Polow

Rosetta Wachstein Polow, 95, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Racket, with Roberta Straff, turned 1-year-old in August.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2010
Who is that doggie in the window?

Meet Racket, a 1-year-old Cockapoo puppy and the official greeter at LHS Enterprises.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark and Susan Tone with Robbie Hensler
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2010
Village residents greet, eat and meet

The Longbeach Village Association held its first meeting and social of the 2010-11 season Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the home of Michael and Amy Drake.

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