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Longboat Key

The town of Longboat Key's mandatory mask policy runs through the end of November.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 29, 2020
Longboat Key takes steps toward in-person meetings

It's unclear which four commissioners will meet in person.

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The flag-less flag pole. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 28, 2020
Missing flag

Have you seen the Twin Shores flag?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tim, Sophia, Jorie and Addison Riesen, Mildren Clark and Carol and Phil Miglioratti.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 28, 2020
Four generations do life on Longboat Key

Two streets and 87 years separate this Country Club Shores.

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  • Neighbors
John Ryan, Ryan Schitea and Jack Ryan
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 28, 2020
Sarasota Bay Watch resumes clam distribution

The organization is beginning monthly clam deployments to help the bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Great Egrets are named after their wispy breeding plumes, called aigrettes, for which they were nearly hunted to extinction in the 1880s. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • September 28, 2020
Bird of the week: Great egret

Activism for their protection led to formation of the Audubon Society and federal wildlife laws.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 28, 2020
Temple Beth Israel hosts Yom Kippur food drive

Members went one way for meal pick-up and another to drop off donations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren said she is planning to hold a “Zoominar” to help people understand the CARES Act.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 28, 2020
Town awaits calculations on CARES reimbursements

The town of Longboat Key is tracking it's COVID-19-related expenses.

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Unit G-601 of L'Ambiance Longboat Key Club was built with three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths and 3,220 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 27, 2020
L'Ambiance condo sells for $2.7 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 14-18.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 27, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Not welcome

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Charlotte Graver and Sandy Wood in 2013.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 25, 2020
Temple receives grants from Charlotte P. Graver Fund

$55,000 will be dispersed to the temple through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Police Chief Pete Cumming (left) and Fire Chief Paul Dezzi (right) pose for a photo together.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 25, 2020
So long, Chief!

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming is set to retire in October after a 40-year career in law enforcement.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: September 24

Nancy Rozance captured this sunrise from Grand Bay Condos on Longboat Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2020
Manatee County Commission District 3: Matt Bower

Meet the candidate.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2020
Florida House District 71: Will Robinson

Meet the candidate

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  • September 23, 2020
Florida House District 71: Andy Mele

Meet the candidate.

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The home at 6161 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $8 million. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,224 square feet of living area.
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An American flag flies on Gulf of Mexico Drive, the town’s main thoroughfare that will soon see much more red, white and blue as the town prepares to install 56 light pole banners.
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Longboat Key Tennis Center members and friends of Dolores Levy honored her memory with the unveiling of a new plaque at the center last weekend.
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LBK Tennis Center honors Rombo founder

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