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Longboat Key

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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Bob Gary, guest speaker David Houle, Victoria Baum and Longboat Key Democratic Club President Ken Marsh
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 8, 2019
Longboat Key Democrats reunite for 2019

On Jan. 8, members gathered to hear from futurist David Houle.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 8, 2019
Colony plan faces key dates next week

Third time could be a charm for Colony developer

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 8, 2019
Longboat Red Kettle drive hits top spot again

The club and other volunteers raised $19,508.47 at the Longboat Key Publix during the 2018 holiday season.

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File photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 7, 2019
Longboat Key Fire Rescue to host CPR workshops

The workshops will be held at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Jan. 23, Feb. 22 and March 15 at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

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Information on voter registration is available at both the Sarasota Supervisor of Elections office and the Manatee County Supervisor of Elections office.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 7, 2019
Registration deadline set for Longboat election

To vote in the March election, voters who are not registered must do so by Feb. 11.

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Bernard and Marion Levine
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2019
Temple Beth Israel gathers for first 2019 dinner

About 100 members enjoyed a buffet dinner on Jan. 4.

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Caroline and Townsend Mink
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 4, 2019
All Angels hosts Epiphany concert

About 100 church members gathered Jan. 6 for a concert and reception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • January 4, 2019
Gerald Dane “Spyder” Broussard

Spyder Broussard, loving husband and father, left his family and friends on New Year’s Day 2019. Spyder was born in Kaplan, Louisiana in 1939, a Cajun through and through. His obituary tribute is publishing in Longboat, Sarasota, Siesta Key, East County

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Michael Kerrigan
    In Memoriam |
  • January 4, 2019
Michael Joseph Kerrigan

Michael Joseph Kerrigan entered into eternal, peaceful sleep surrounded by his family on Dec. 15, 2018. His obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 4, 2019
Cops Corner: Engine trouble on a sailboat

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    In Memoriam |
  • January 3, 2019
Wanda Virginia Mosier Simons (Wendi)

Wanda Virginia Mosier Simons (Wendi) died Friday, December 21, 2018 at Manatee Memorial Hospital. She worked for the Longboat Observer and lived in Florida. Her Obituary Tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer, of the Observer Media Group.

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  • January 2, 2019
Sarasota man injured in helicopter crash, officials say

Aircraft goes down in gulf, about a mile offshore Anna Maria Island.

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James Linkogle, project manager, and Isaac Brownman, director of public works, discuss the underground project
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 2, 2019
Dig it: Underground utilities work cranks up in 2019

Long-awaited project that not only buries cables but also adds streetlights and enhances cell service is expected to take three years.

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Jimmy Stonecypher, store manager, and owner, Charles Savidge, stand in the store's new space.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 2, 2019
Longboat Ace store expands into shop next door

Ace will still sell many of the Quik-n-Easy products once the business spaces combine, owners say.

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