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Longboat Key

    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 14, 2010
Christ Church of LBK finds sanctuary in new building

On March 14, ground was broken for Christ Church of Longboat Key's new sanctuary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 12, 2010
Republicans welcome commission candidates

Candidates for the Longboat Key Town Commission made final campaign appearances by speaking at the March 12 meeting of the Republican Club of Longboat Key, held at the Chart House.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 12, 2010
Town wants Google Internet

The town of Longboat Key is working with surrounding communities to bring a high-speed Google Internet to the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 12, 2010
Longboat's 7-Eleven could vanish

The 7-Eleven, 4032 Gulf of Mexico Drive, could be closing in June if a new lease is not signed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 12, 2010
Town wants Google Internet

The town of Longboat Key is working with surrounding communities to bring a high-speed Google Internet to the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 11, 2010
Rotary Club of Sarasota Keys celebrates 50 years

The Rotary Club of Sarasota Keys celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala dinner March 11, at the Longboat Key Club's Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 11, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Re Federico

Re Federico owners Massimo Murri and Alessandro Danieli share an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2010
Key residents purchase Colony loan

Two Longboat Key residents have purchased loans at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort that have defaulted under the resort's owner and chairman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2010
Key residents purchase Colony loan

Two Longboat Key residents have purchased loans at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort that have defaulted under its owner and chairman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Cedars owner to open office at former north-Key dentist's office

The office will be a welcome center and real-estate office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Town holds first class in 2010 Citizens Academy

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis and Town Attorney David Persson spoke at today's class.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2010
Early voting result are in

The town of Longboat Key reported that 135 registered voters took advantage of early voting, compared to 1,201 registered voters who voted early in 2009.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
Longboat Key Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 26 through March 4, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Bird Key home sells for $4.2 million

Sharon Smith sold her home at 429 Meadow Lark Drive on Bird Key for $4.2 million to Dorothy Westerberg in the highest sale for the week of Feb. 22 through Feb. 26 recorded on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
Longboat key's voting districts

Here's a look at how Longboat Key's five voting districts are divided as well as the current commissioner for each.

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