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Longboat Key

The radar sign was set up this week on Broadway Street.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 29, 2019
Longboat leaders plan to discuss parking regulations

Longbeach Village residents have told town leaders of trouble with speeding, parking.

  • Longboat Key
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Russ Callahan, Linn Torres and Heidi Thomas.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 29, 2019
Community comes together for Interfaith Thanksgiving service

Longboat Key and St. Armands residents gathered at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 28

Michael Cohen captured this image of a feeding great egret at South Lido Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Driveways would allow access from Palm Drive and Cedar Street but not from Gulf of Mexico Drive, plans show.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 27, 2019
Longboat planning board to hear proposal for office, parking lot

Operator of Mar Vista wants clearance for 98-spot lot, 300-square-foot office near Broadway and GMD.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The site of the tree lighting.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 26, 2019
Tree lighting kicks off season at Longboat's Town Center this week

Town is gearing up for first event, then four concert series events in 2020.

  • Longboat Key
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Hunter, a golden retriever owned by Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department Deputy Chief Sandi Drake, poses in the Longboat Key fire station.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 26, 2019
Hunter the dog helps first responders tackle mental health issues

The golden retriever aids first responders in feeling comfortable and opening up to discuss topics from PTSD to anxiety

  • Longboat Key
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Nancy Rozance, right, accepts the president's gavel from Susan McGuire.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 26, 2019
In conversation with Nancy Rozance

The President of the Rotary Club of Longboat Key talks goals and what drew her to the organization.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 26, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Close call in New Pass

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 26, 2019
Commissioners set final vote for beach ballot wording

Town residents would cast ballots on the measure in March.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 25, 2019
Pass the turkey

The Fire Department donates a turkey to a longtime resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Catherine Garey, Cyndi Seamon and Michael Garey. Photo courtesy of the Lazy Lobster.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 25, 2019
Lazy Lobster's 10th anniversary fundraiser concludes

The Longboat Key staple raised $1400 for six local charities.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kay Thayer returns a serve at the Longboat Key Tennis Center, where you can get a "serving" of a different kind on Thanksgiving Day.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 25, 2019
Giving thanks, the Longboat Key way

This island is full of its own traditions. Here's what a Thanksgiving Day on Longboat Key might look like.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A thawed duck and the ingredients for a mirepoix wait for Chef Arpke.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 22, 2019
Ray Arpke steps back into teaching role at Euphemia Haye

The head chef and owner was excited to show folks how cooking is done.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 22, 2019
All Angels Bake Sale raises money for hurricane relief

Handmade items and treats brought in money for Hurricane Dorian relief.

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Ed Zunz
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 22, 2019
Longboat elections 2020: Five questions with Ed Zunz

Chatting with the commissioners-elect.

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