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Longboat Key

Joseph Ferrigine and Kevin Smith take their oath as they are sworn in. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2022
Longboat Key Police Department swears in two new officers

Joseph Ferrigine and Kevin Smith started work prior to the ceremony, helping the department patrol over Fourth of July weekend.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 14, 2022
Longboat Key Town Commission shows how

To their credit, Longboat commissioners are leading the region in proposing to cut property tax rates for the next fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 14

Mary Kondrat captured this glowing sunset on Longboat Key.

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  • Neighbors
Artist Erin Ernst created a sculpture of giant cigarette butts in the sand to help raise awareness. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 13, 2022
Longboat Key sets sights on its own smoking ban

When commissioners return in September, a proposal for parks and beaches is expected to be waiting for them.

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Town Manager Tom Harmer plans to step down in December after five years on the job. (File photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 13, 2022
Longboat hopes to directly identify candidates for Harmer's job

Between now and December, the town aims to target specific people to consider for the town manager position.

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Terri and Jeff Driver are active members of the LBKTW, Rotary and the Green Team. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 13, 2022
The do-gooding duo driving change on Longboat Key

The Drivers work, play and volunteer around their new home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A baby octopus crawls onto a boat anchored off Jewfish Key. (Photo courtesy of Hilary Julian)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 12, 2022
Baby octopus hitches a ride from Jewfish Key

The octopus most likely boarded the boat via the anchor, the family said.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Herb Moller, Sue Forbrook, Jack Jones, Maria DiMenna, and Terry Campbell in the kitchen at Our Daily Bread.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 12, 2022
$94,000 donation leaves a lasting mark at Christ Church

The gift to Christ Church on Longboat Key by a founding member goes a long way to help the church's mission group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • July 12, 2022
Robert (Bob) Lachmann

Robert (Bob) Lachmann age 86 died July 1 at his summer address in Montauk, NY, winter address was Emerald Harbor Drive, Longboat Key, FL.

  • Longboat Key
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Any proceeds from the Chevrolets at auction would flow back into the same fund. About $12,000 to $15,000 is expected for each of the used vehicles.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 12, 2022
Longboat Key Police Department replaces chronically broken patrol SUVs

The department has replaced four chronically troublesome 2020 GM models.

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As of July 1, Jeff Driver is the new Rotary president.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 11, 2022
Jeff Driver now driving "do-goodery" as Rotary president

Driver will focus on public wellness and environmental sustainability.

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  • Neighbors
The commercial proposal, approved in April, calls for 43 parking spaces, though 37 are required in the current configuration.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 11, 2022
Longboat approves use of town land for project's drainage

Stormwater runoff will be allowed to flow into the bay from commercial and residential projects.

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For the typical single-family household, the rate that appears on monthly bills will move from $16.19 to $17.72, taking effect on July 1 for billing on Aug. 1. (Photo by Eric Garwood)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 10, 2022
Longboat Key OKs trash-rate hike but will keep watching

Waste Management Inc. gains approval for the 10.01% increase, but leaders will monitor the increases agreed to by surrounding communities.

  • Longboat Key
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Grand Bay is one of Bay Isles Association's 19 communities on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 10, 2022
Grand Bay condo sells for $3.25 million

A Grand Bay condo tops the week's sales at $3.25 million.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 9, 2022
St. Armands Circle Park jazzed up for first concert of the summer

The Hot Tonic Orchestra played jazz-styled covers of pop music.

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