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Longboat Key

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 17, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 17

John Caviglia captured this image of an ibis in flight while kayaking on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The intersection of Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive has long been considered for a roundabout.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 17, 2021
North-end roundabout design spending part of new budget

Longboat Key wants to move ahead with plans with hopes FDOT can add project to its future construction list.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 16, 2021
Sarasota EDC: Take it private

Mike Moran sealed the deal by proposing to defund the economic development organization. The private sector should be in charge.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 16, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber meets again for Networking at Noon

Members took a break during the afternoon to meet up with other business owners in the area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tina Anderson. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 16, 2021
No-cook meals to keep you cool this summer

Chef Tina Anderson shares her coolest spreads.

  • Health
Longboat Key has its garbage and recycling collections on Mondays and Thursdays.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 14, 2021
Longboat Key's recycling rates going up in August

The increased rates are part of a proposed three-year contract extension with Waste Management Inc.

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    In Memoriam |
  • June 14, 2021
Alden F. Barker, III

BLOOMINGTON - Alden F. Barker, III, 92, of Bloomington, passed away June 9, 2021, in Bloomington.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Greer Mackebee and Sarah Bauer. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 14, 2021
What is "I do?"

A couple who met on "Jeopardy!" got engaged on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vice Mayor Mike Haycock participated in the June 7 Town Commission meeting using Zoom. Florida's state of emergency due to the COVID-19 has allowed for virtual participation.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 14, 2021
Town Commission to continue Zoom use after pandemic ends

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the Longboat Key Town Commission to use Zoom in some capacity since April 2020.

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Security is a concern at events not only at Larry and Mary Greenspon Family Campus for Jewish Life but also at temples, such as this new-member event at Temple Emanu-el.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 14, 2021
Jewish Federation granted $1 million for security upgrades, training

State money approved as part of a larger package to help prevent anti-Semitic violence.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 13, 2021
Craft Fest brings statewide talent to Sarasota

For two days, the inner Circle was awash in artists and crafters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 5965 Gulf of Mexico Drive was built in 2007. It has six bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 10,087 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 13, 2021
Gulf of Mexico Drive home sells for more than $10 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 31-June 4.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 11, 2021
Longboat Key dads provide paternal wisdom ahead of Father's Day

The simple question of "What makes a good dad in today's world?" resonated with local dads.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 11, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Half the lighting, all the warning

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Though without webbed feet, the common gallinule swims well and is able to navigate soft, muddy terrain with ease.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • June 11, 2021
Bird of the Week: Common gallinule

These small waterbirds are found in marshy habitats around Florida.

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