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Longboat Key

Seaplace planning committee members Kathy Neudorfer, Peggy Jelinek, Gloria Long, performer Marcy Downey, Susan Pariseau, Mary Del Pup and Pat Stusek pose with an Ed Sullivan cutout.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 18, 2017
Life of the party: Meet Longboat Key's party planners

With season upon Longboat Key, four condominium party planners weigh in on how and why they do it.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 17, 2017
Chamber members celebrate Small Business Week

The Business After Hours showcased local businesses and award nominees on Oct. 17.

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  • Neighbors
The town commission is scheduled to discuss the new sign code at its Nov. 13 regular workshop meeting.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 17, 2017
New Longboat sign code approved by planning and zoning

After months of debate, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the town's latest rendition of its sign code.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 17, 2017
St. Mary ladies reunite after summer apart

The Women's Guild hosted its annual welcome back luncheon on Oct. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pat Zunz presented the Charter Review Committees proposed changes to the town's foundational document Monday, Oct. 16, at the Town Commission's regular workshop meeting.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 17, 2017
Longboat Commission to send three charter changes to voters

Commissioners concur on changing the town charter's language about revenue bonds, term limits and town elections.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Katie Johns
  • October 15, 2017
Triathletes dash through Longboat Key

The annual triathlon was changed to a duathlon due to a high number of jellyfish in the water.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 14, 2017
Jaguars invade St. Armands Circle

The Sun Coast Jaguar Club 32nd Annual Concours d’Elegance took place on Oct. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The elevator shaft in this home home at 585 Halyard Lane in Country Club Shores sparked months of public backlash leading to the 30 foot height restriction.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • October 13, 2017
Planning board approves height regulations

The town advances plans to codify a 30 foot height restriction on single-family residential properties.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Oct. 12

John Stevens captured this photo of the sunrise beaming over Big Pass, photographed from Lido Park during Mote Turtle Patrol.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 12, 2017
Cops Corner 10.12

Police reports from around Longboat Key

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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • October 12, 2017
Old Florida

Nostalgia and authenticity still can be found.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 11, 2017
Republican Club of Longboat Key reunites

The club held its first meeting of the season on Oct. 11.

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The Longboat Key Historical Society needs to raise $450,000 to purchase the property at 521 Broadway St.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 11, 2017
Longboat Historical Society one step closer to permanent headquarters

Historical Society President Michael Drake met with town officials to discuss plans for permanent headquarters.

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A home on Bird Key recently sold for $2.6 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 11, 2017
Bird Key home sells for $2.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 25-29.

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The Longboat Key Fire and Rescue Department won second place in Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off. Photo by Anna Brugmann.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 11, 2017
Longboat Key Fire Association heats up chili cook off

The association placed second in Morton's Firehouse Chili Cook-Off on Oct. 8.

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