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Longboat Key

Fearing the effects on traffic coming and leaving the barrier islands, Longboat Key leaders opposed a Sarasota proposal for Fruitville Road in 2019.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 12, 2019
Longboat Key, Sarasota commissioners meet Thursday

City leaders plan to discuss transportation, development and other issues they hold in common.

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Workers began this week tearing down portions of the former gas station at Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • June 11, 2019
Former Longboat Key gas station closer to becoming Whitney's restaurant

Demolition of a structure at the Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive intersection began on Monday.

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    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • June 11, 2019
Two suspects arrested in Longboat Key burglaries following investigation

South Florida men were identified after collaboration from multiple law enforcement agencies and a mix of methods.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 11, 2019
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Where's the fire, Mack?

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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  • Cops Corner
Contractors for Verizon have been installing conduit and fiber to link south-island cell antennas mounted on buildings with its cell network.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 10, 2019
Town's underground utilities project gets ready to dig

Work on east side of Gulf of Mexico Drive isn't part of voter-approved project but also involves running underground cables.

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 9, 2019
St. Armands Circle gets colorful at annual craft festival

The St. Armands Circle 18th annual craft festival took place June 8-9.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 9, 2019
Third suspect in Longboat Key armed robbery convicted

Two other men sentenced to state prison after pleading guilty in 2018.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 8, 2019
Mote Aquarium visitors help celebrate World Oceans Day

Young and old enjoy displays, education and fun.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 8, 2019
Volunteers help clean New Pass

Sarasota Bay Watch coordinates removal of all sorts of stuff from under the water.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 7, 2019
Walk in the Park: Bicentennial Park

A tour around the town's parks and public spaces.

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    In Memoriam |
  • June 7, 2019
Jacqueline Winter

Jacqueline Winter, 84 passed away peacefully on June 2, 2019.

  • Longboat Key
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Terri Kinder, Gail Loefgren and Anna Frescura presidents of the Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 7, 2019
Tri-chamber members mingle at annual barbecue

Members of the Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce met on June 6.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 6

Michael Cohen caught an image of a lizard sunbathing midday on Lido Beach.

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Even during the fall and winter, town officials recommend keeping fertilizer 10 feet from waterways.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 6, 2019
Town's rainy-season fertilizer restrictions in effect

Longboat Key's rules apply from June 1 through Sept. 30.

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Bill Kelley
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 6, 2019
D-Day: The high price of freedom

Will future generations ever really understand the value of freedom? They should know the enormity, horrors and human toll of The Longest Day.

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