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Longboat Key

The city of Sarasota has similar poles that the town of Longboat Key will consider for wireless carriers to properly install their infrastructure. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 16, 2021
Longboat planning board delays cell-plan discussions until 2022

Verizon Wireless proposed building nine small cell poles and antennas to improve Longboat Key's cell signal.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 16, 2021
Women's Golf Association starts season on Longboat Key

The 18-hole golf group played their first round of the year and met for lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
While 551 Broadway Street has paid utility bills in 2021, water usage rates show July 2018 was the last time anyone lived in one of the six apartments. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 16, 2021
Town presents formal denial of proposal to build four homes in Longbeach Village

An order of denial is required by Florida law.

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The town of Longboat Key provided renderings of the 50-foot stage concept at the Town Center site.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 15, 2021
Longboat Key couple plans to donate up to $500K for Town Center stage naming rights

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to consider a naming rights agreement on Dec. 6.

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Certain areas of Gulf of Mexico Drive are prone to flooding when there are heavy rains. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 15, 2021
Engineer on sea level rise: Longboat Key is ahead of other Florida communities

APTIM Environmental and Infrastructure is planning to complete Longboat Key's sea level rise study by June 2022.

  • Longboat Key
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Commissioners Maureen Merrigan, BJ Bishop and Mike Haycock posed for a picture at Monday afternoon's Town Commission meeting.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 15, 2021
Three Longboat Key commissioners run unopposed

No one filed to run against incumbent commissioners Mike Haycock, BJ Bishop and Maureen Merrigan.

  • Longboat Key
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Rev. Ken Blyth from SAKLC, Father Dave Marshall from All Angels, Rabbi Stephen Sniderman from Temple Beth Israel, Rev. Norman Pritchard from CCLBK, MiMi Horwitz and Rev. Brock Patterson from Longboat Island Chapel.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 15, 2021
Communities of faith plan for Thanksgiving service on Longboat Key

The interfaith service on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving is a long-standing tradition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 15, 2021
Longboat Key area celebrates veterans

Veterans receive their due from a grateful community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 14, 2021
Temple Beth Israel hosts welcome back dinner

The temple also welcomed a dozen new members to the congregation.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 14, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church hosts Christmas Bazaar

The Longboat Key church sold baked goods, crafts and decorations galore.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 13, 2021
Bonaire condo is top-seller on the islands

5005 Gulf of Mexico Drive unit sells for $3.25 million in deals that closed between Nov. 1-5.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 12, 2021
Town of Longboat Key celebrates 66 years

The town was incorporated in 1955.

  • Longboat Key
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Town officials urge clients of vehicle-transport services to arrange for loading and unloading in locations away from Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 12, 2021
Longboat alerts vehicle-delivery clients along GMD

Town says police will ticket trucks violating parking regulations

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 12, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: An alarming morning

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 12, 2021
Longboat Island Chapel hosts Veterans Day concert

Siren Song provided the music, which ranged from celebratory to brooding to liberating.

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Keera Herbst, Donn Githens, Kim Verreault and Alexa Olivas help celebrate the opening of the new Longboat Key Goodwill bookstore and donation site on Dec. 18.
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Artist JC Wayne hangs the ninth and final piece in her series "Atomic Universe," the latest installation at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church. The display will be up throughout the holiday season.
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