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Longboat Key

    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 13, 2019
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament bounces into competition

The tournament began Friday, Jan. 11 and finish with championship games on Sunday, Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Planning, Zoning and Building Director Allen Parsons explains zoning changes.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 13, 2019
Longboat gives initial OK to new set of building rules

A registry of nonconforming properties becomes law.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ellen Parker and Steve Jackson said they better understand how the town works.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 13, 2019
Longboat's first Citizens Academy since 2011 draws a crowd

Infiormnational sessions continue every Wednesday until Feb. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Thursday's hearing took place in the Sarasota County Courthouse.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 11, 2019
Judge rejects motions to dismiss Unicorp's move to end Colony condo association

Developer's plan in court is crucial to proceed with St. Regis proposal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 10, 2019
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament toasts to players

The annual tennis tournament kicks off Friday, Jan. 11 and ends Sunday, Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dave Bishop shows how high water has been on Buttonwood Drive.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 10, 2019
Issues with construction projects get town's attention

Building projects worry residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
In 2018, Randy Langley ran against Ed Zunz for a town commission seat. Today, only one of those signs would be allowed, and it would be 1-foot square.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 10, 2019
New Longboat sign ordinance goes into effect

Town's rules regarding signs were rewritten to comply with a 2015 Supreme Court decision.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 10

Susan Molnar captured this sunset while kayaking at South Lido.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A condominium in Grand Bay recently sold for $3 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 9, 2019
Grand Bay condominium sells for $3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 17-28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 9, 2019
A commitment to fight red tide

The following are excerpts from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ inaugural address:

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mike Bergin nicknamed himself Marina Joe after taking on the duty of clearing Twin Shores of red tide fish kill.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 9, 2019
Twin Shores resident keeps red tide fish kill at bay

Mike Bergin, nicknamed ‘Marina Joe,’ took it upon himself to keep Twin Shores clear of fish kill during red tide.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Last year's event chairwoman Palma Panza, Lyn Haycock, Patty Sileo and Susan Phillips
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 9, 2019
Same runway, new day

The Longboat Key Garden Club’s Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show has been moved to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Hernandez Troupe was best known for their springboard act. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 9, 2019
Performers make way into Circus Ring of Fame

Four acts will be inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame on St. Armands Circle Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi and Lt. Daniel Heath courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 9, 2019
Fire station fame

Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi named Lt. Daniel Heath the firefighter of the year and Deputy Chief Chris Krajic officer of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Guest speaker John Michael Chambers and Republican Club of Longboat Key President Joe McElmeel
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 8, 2019
John Michael Chambers visits with Longboat Key Republicans

More than 100 people attended the Republican Club of Longboat Key's first 2019 meeting on Jan. 8.

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