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Longboat Key

Irwin Pastor poses for a picture on Friday, March 13, 2020, at The Resort at Longboat Key Club.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 13, 2020
Commissioner Irwin Pastor: 'It's been a privilege serving'

Longboat Key commissioner Irwin Pastor did not seek reelection after serving the town for six years.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 12, 2020
Longboat church cancels services

Christ Church of Longboat Key directs members to watch live streaming version until further notice.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 12

Michael Cohen captured this hungry squirrel at South Lido’s Ted Sperling Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Northbound traffic now flows nonstop un U.S. 41 through the Fruitville Road intersection, but a detour to a temporary roadway is required.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 12, 2020
Residents launch traffic petition to stop roundabout

Document aimed at state leaders over concerns about traffic.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 11, 2020
Beachplace holds golf tournament, raises funds for Save Our Seabirds

The post-tournament auction and raffle acted as a fundraiser for the first time, with all proceeds going to Save Our Seabirds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown speaks during Wednesday's forum.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 11, 2020
Longboat Key leaders seek feedback, funding for proposed town center

Longboat Key's proposed Arts, Culture and Education Center in cooperation with Ringling College would have cost about $11.32 million.

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Photo courtesy of Rev. Dave Marshall
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 11, 2020
Champions!

A YMCA team sponsored by All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church recently completed an undefeated season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 11, 2020
Pros at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center battle it out

The annual doubles exhibition served as a fundraiser for the center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Parking at Chart House.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 11, 2020
Longboat plan would change calculations for new restaurant parking

Restaurant parking proposal keeps staff and waiting customers in mind.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 11, 2020
Town Hall storm upgrades planned with FEMA assistance

Federal dollars will pay for about three-quarters of the project to replace roof, add hurricane shutters and install new generator.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 11, 2020
Beach borrowing on the Longboat Key ballot

Election Day is March 17, but early voting will be available through Saturday at five sites nearby to Longboat residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Deb Hanson, Rebecca Barancik, Amar Hall, Lisa Hise, Wendy Roseth and Steve Barancik
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • March 11, 2020
Community celebrates lives of the Baranciks

Charles and Margery Barancik were honored with a remembrance ceremony at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 11, 2020
A necessary investment

Longboaters have accepted that a price of paradise is maintaining the Key’s No. 1 asset: the beach.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 11, 2020
Role models for their successors

BJ Bishop and Sherry Dominick begin their terms on Town Commission as Irwin Pastor and Randy Clair exit.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department EMS liaison/public information officer Tina Adams wipes her desk Monday morning at the Longboat Key north fire station.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 10, 2020
Longboat takes precautions to protect against coronavirus

Organizations and citizens alike are exercising caution, but everyday life has otherwise continued as normal.

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