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Longboat Key

No-swim advisory lifted for Longboat Key
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 21, 2018
No-swim advisory lifted for Longboat Key

Conditions improve at Longboat beaches

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 20, 2018
East and West collaborate for annual expo

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted the 10th annual East Meets West Business Expo on Sept. 20.

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Visitors to Longboat Key Beach are warned not to participate in water recreation while the advisory is in place.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 20, 2018
No-swim advisory in place for Longboat Key

Red tide causes bacteria levels to increase. in Longboat.

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Inductees reveal their plaques at last year's induction.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 20, 2018
Circus Ring of Fame announces 2019 inductees

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

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  • Neighbors
Air conditioning upgrades are among the projects eligible for the PACE project.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 20, 2018
Longboat Key will participate in PACE program

Residents will be able to pay off home improvements on tax bill.

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Longboat Key Town Hall
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 20, 2018
Longboat passes budget with no increase in tax rate

Commissioners will take a final vote for approval on Sept. 24.

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  • September 20, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Sept. 20

Lynn Kitchen captured this display of nature’s color palette at sunrise on Longboat Key looking east over the Sarasota Bay.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 19, 2018
Temple Beth Israel breaks Yom Kippur fast

On Sept. 19, Temple Beth Israel members broke their fast following Yom Kippur services.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 3-7.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 19, 2018
Mourning Dove Drive home on Bird Key sells for $3.15 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 3-7.

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  • Real Estate
Jim Granite shot this picture of Longboat's illusive coyote from about 20 yards away on the Resort Longboat Key Club's Harbourside golf course.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 19, 2018
Let’s not rue the day

When tragedy strikes a town, the ill-effects are harsh. You can imagine how tourism will go on Cape Cod. We’ve seen what red tide does. Imagine what will follow if a coyote strikes.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 19, 2018
Commission beware

You have a signed Lido Pavilion lease

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Longboat officials clean-up red tide from local canals.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 19, 2018
Red tide cleanup bill surpasses $40,000

Longboat's red tide cleanup costs surpass $40,000

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File photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • September 19, 2018
40 years of memories

The Longboat Observer is working on a special 40th anniversary issue, and we want to hear your memories.

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Bem Smith, project manager for Longboat's beach nourishment project, stands on North Shore Road groin.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 19, 2018
Longboat applies for five north-end groins

Longboat Key, groins, erosion, beach nourishment

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Daniel Heath gets his new badge from wife, Kaia Heath. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 19, 2018
Proud promotion

Longboat Key Fire Rescue firefighter and paramedic Daniel Heath was promoted to lieutenant on Sept. 13.

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