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Longboat Key

    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 2, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Whoa!

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
People eat at the Cha Cha Coconuts in St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 2, 2021
One year later, Longboat businesses see a glimmer of better things

Season has looked slightly different compared to previous years, but businesses have found ways to cope.

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  • News
Prices for sand for the town's beach projects are coming in lower than anticipated.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 1, 2021
Projections show cheaper sand for beach projects

Estimates show a cost of $37,094,730 for 1,023,000 cubic yards.

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Ed Zunz served on the Longboat Key Town Commission from 2016-2021.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 1, 2021
Zunz announces resignation from commission

Zunz served on the Longboat Key Town Commission from 2016-2021.

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Barb Torrence
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2021
Longboat Key readers dive into historical fiction

Across the board, these Longboat Library volunteers recommend fictional takes on various periods in history.

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  • Neighbors
Environmental advocates suggested a project to improve the town's Quick Point Nature Preserve.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 1, 2021
Environmental advocates urge town to consider projects

The town of Longboat Key must decide on either paying $188,382 or implementing an environmental project worth at least $281,073.

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  • News
Father Dave Marshall
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 1, 2021
Another man's treasure

All Angels used art sale was a success in February.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 233 Seagull Lane on Bird Key was built in 2007. It has six bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 7,754 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 27, 2021
Home on Bird Key sells for $6.65 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 15-19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Longboat Key Police Department’s bike registration program is free and is aimed at deterring bicycle theft on the island.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 26, 2021
Longboat Key police encourage people to register their bikes

The program is free and helps deter bicycle theft on the island.

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    In Memoriam |
  • February 26, 2021
Edwin Allen Rogers

Edwin Allen Rogers, 86 of Longboat Key, Florida, passed away Feb. 3, 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    In Memoriam |
  • February 26, 2021
Sophie Pollack, nee Pielet

Sophie Pollack, nee Pielet, age 95, of Downers Grove, IL and Longboat Key, FL.

  • Longboat Key
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Though considered safe, the Longboat Pass Bridge was built in 1957 and underwent about $5.2 million in upgrades in 2019.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 26, 2021
FDOT seeks comments on Longboat Pass bridge's future

Long-range planning begins for possible replacement of 60-year-old drawbridge.

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  • News
The hall will stand empty until further notice.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 25, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Royal Rummage canceled

The event drew an estimated 1,000 guests last March and is canceled due to the pandemic.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 25

Joanne Hummert captured this image of a sunset from Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 25, 2021
Longboat Key beach art begins again in 2021

One resident devotes his days to his art in the sand.

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