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Longboat Key

    In Memoriam |
  • March 17, 2020
Robert Gray

Robert Gray, 82, of Weems, Virginia, formerly of Longboat Key, Florida, passed away March 15, 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Four confirmed coronavirus cases are undergoing treatment at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 16, 2020
Longboat resident tests positive for COVID-19, undergoing treatment at SMH

A man who lives at the Privateer condo building in Longboat Key has tested positive for coronavirus, according to an email sent to condo owners and guests.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 16, 2020
Longboat Key Town Hall showcases local artists

For many years, the town of Longboat Key has provided a space for local artists to shine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ed Chiles and Barron Schimberg are teaming up with artisan Dale Rieke of Wood Street Studios to create furniture from cut down Australian pines.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 16, 2020
Chiles and partners aim to make furniture from Australian pines

Invasive trees on parking lot land will be milled, dried and turned into custom tables and benches.

  • Longboat Key
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    In Memoriam |
  • March 16, 2020
John Oliver Summers

John Oliver Summers, 81, of Longboat Key, peacefully passed away Saturday, February 29th at his residence surrounded by his family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 16, 2020
Longboat Key Club takes precautions after possible virus exposure to staffer

All Longboat Key Club activities, meetings and lessons are suspended for at least two weeks after a person working at the club's outdoor golf facility may be have been exposed to coronavirus.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 14, 2020
Bird Key Yacht Club hosts St. Patrick's Day Party

The party was held March 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 13, 2020
Longboat shuts down plans for large gatherings

Restriction set to last 30 days.

  • Longboat Key
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Randy Clair poses for a photo on Friday, March 13, 2020, at Longboat Key Town Hall.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 13, 2020
Longboat Key commissioner Randy Clair reflects on his tenure

Realtor and retired lawyer Sherry Dominick will succeed Randy Clair on March 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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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