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Longboat Key

Bob Gault is chairing this year's gourmet lawn party with Asima Palmer and Glenn Peterson
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 11, 2017
A Conversation with Bob Gault

Along with Asima Palmer and Glenn Peterson, Gault is chairing this year's Kiwanis Club Gourmet Lawn Party

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Christine Rhoder and Benjamin Rothberg got engaged on Sept. 5. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 11, 2017
She said 'Yes!

The two got engaged on Sept. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Wild, Asima Palmer and Andrew Vac
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 11, 2017
Kiwanis books meeting schedule

The next Kiwanis Club meeting is at noon on Oct. 19 at The Lazy Lobster.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 11, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Oct. 12, 2017

Fred Marsh, Betty Lassiter, David Leach, Robert John McFarlin, Wayne Elden Murray and Terry Helen Rush died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Commission elections are March 20, 2018.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • October 10, 2017
Election season starts for town commission hopefuls

Want to become a town commissioner? Here's how to do it.

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The latest effort is coming through FDOT's Barrier Islands Traffic Study, an effort to evaluate traffic on Sarasota and Manatee county's barrier islands and the adjacent roadways on the mainland.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • October 10, 2017
Barrier island traffic study reaches second milestone

Town leaders will evaluate the study's latest figures in an effort to improve the island's traffic.

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Arden Kreisch is among a dwindling number of Longboat residents with debris still piled in her yard.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • October 10, 2017
Longboat debris removal nears completion

After weeks removing debris from Hurricane Irma, Longboat officials believe they are a week or two from clearing the island.

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  • News
The Historical Society is now under contract to purchase the parcel at a price of $450,000.
    By
  • Michael Drake
  • October 9, 2017
LBK Historical Society can use your help

After saving two of the historic Whitney cottages, the organization is seeking funds to own the property for a permanent museum.

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  • Opinion
Michelle Sampson and Small Business of the Year nominee Rob Wagner at September's Business After Hours.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 9, 2017
Longboat Chamber finalizes Small Business Week schedule

Throughout the week, businesspersons can attend five seminars focusing on social media.

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Cyclists will ride along Gulf of Mexico Drive
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 6, 2017
Hundreds of athletes set for Longboat triathlon

Cycling portion of the event will take place on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Oct. 5

Stewart Eads photographed this rainbow over Sarasota after a storm. The photo was taken from the Grand Bay community on Longboat Key.

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  • Neighbors
The case came to the attention of Longboat Police when an Indiana guest called on Sept. 1 to say he suspected hidden cameras were present in 623 Cedars Court, a condo which Natt owns.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 5, 2017
Longboat police seek tenants, possible victims in video voyeurism case

Couple reports hidden cameras in vacation rental.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 5, 2017
Cops Corner 10.05

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Allen Parsons
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 4, 2017
Longboat hires new planning, building, zoning chief

Allen Parsons, who comes to Longboat Key from a position with Sarasota County, will replace Alaina Ray.

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This home at 1155 Center Place sold recently for $1.95 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 4, 2017
Lido home sells for $1.95 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 18-22.

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