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Longboat Key

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  • Adam Hughes
  • November 7, 2021
Bird Key home is the area's top seller at $3.9 million

Price for property at 367 W. Royal Flamingo Drive is highest for barrier islands for the week of Oct. 25-29.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 5, 2021
Ultra-Yacht opens in former post office on Longboat Key

Ed and Terry Kolodzieski finally host a grand opening after COVID-19 delays.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 5, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Science!

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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    In Memoriam |
  • November 5, 2021
Sandra Gjerde Frisoli

Sandra Gjerde Frisoli, aged 73, passed away on October 27, 2021, in New York City. With stoic courage she fought a decades-long battle with cancer.

  • Longboat Key
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Eastern phoebes eat many insects that humans find annoying. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • November 5, 2021
Bird of the week: Eastern phoebe

One of Florida's winter visitors, the medium-sized bird often snatches its insect prey from mid-air.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 5, 2021
All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church hosts first artist reception

Pamela Olin, who was the Artist of the Month for October and November, was the guest of honor.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 4, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce celebrates Small Business Awards

The winners in four categories were honored at a luncheon on Nov. 4.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 4

Elizabeth Yerkes captured this photo of a palm in bloom in Longboat Landings.

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Ashish Pawar, Glenda Leonard and Chris Sachs
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 4, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key prepares for Salvation Army bell ringing

The club is one of the top two area fundraisers every year.

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    In Memoriam |
  • November 3, 2021
Jean Boyce Carleton

Jean Boyce Carleton, a beloved wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and friend, passed away quickly and peacefully under Hospice care, of pneumonia on October 27th, 2021, at the age of 96 years old.

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The same company that runs the Siesta Key Breeze trolley was the lone vendor to respond to the city's search for a transit operator. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 3, 2021
Free trolley aims to attract downtown, island riders

Although some commissioners were concerned about the price, the city is investing millions into a three-year transportation service.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 3, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church Women's Guild gathers again

The club gathered for lunch after Mass and elected a new president.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brista Homes founder and President Mark Ursini plans to build two single-family homes on Buttonwood Drive. Even after Tuesday's referendum approval, his proposal is still subject to further town approval. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 2, 2021
Longboat Key voters approve density referendum

The developer still needs further town approval before work can begin building two residential homes on Buttonwood Drive.

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Iris White has lived in Gulfshore since 1992. The Gulfshore of Longboat Key president said she has not had flooding issues from heavy rains, tropical storms or hurricanes. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 2, 2021
Longboat Key approves changes to mobile home height requirements

Decision preserves 20% townwide discount on flood insurance premiums.

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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 1, 2021
Longboat commission denies proposal to build four homes in Longbeach Village

Town Commission rejects proposal to replace six apartments with four standalone homes under the town's Conformance Overlay Redevelopment District provisions.

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Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Danielle Gladding welcomes guest speaker Longboat Police Chief Russ Mager to update members about his approach to leadership since he assumed the role last autumn at the April 2 meeting.
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St. Regis at Longboat Key is a gulf-facing resort and condo development on the barrier island of Longboat Key. The Unicorp-developed property opened in 2024 at the former site of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
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