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Longboat Key

Cortez Bridge
    By
  • John McGuire
  • September 20, 2017
Opinions differ on future of Cortez Bridge

FDOT and Longboat officials favor a high-rise replacement for the 1950s era span. But a lot of others aren't sure that's the best choice for the area.

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Public works employees worked all night providing power to lift stations on the island, preventing a system failure. (Photo via Longboat Key government).
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • September 19, 2017
In hours and days after Irma, town workers kept sewage system alive

A group of town employees worked around the clock to stop a wastewater overflow.

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Longboat Key Planning, Zoning and Building Director Alaina Ray is leaving the department after four-and-a-half years to take a similar position in Loudoun County, Virginia.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • September 19, 2017
A conversation with Alaina Ray

Outgoing planning director talks about challenges, opportunities for Longboat's future

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The robbery-homicide at the Zota Beach Resort took place Aug. 4, 2017.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • September 18, 2017
Off-duty Longboat officers provide Zota security

As hotel seeks new security company, town police fill in on their own time.

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Longboat Key town manager Dave Bullock (left) speaks with Mayor Terry Gans (center) and Vice-Mayor Ed Zunz during a Sept. 15 meeting about the town's legislative priorities for the upcoming year.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • September 18, 2017
Concerns over beaches, vacation rentals drive priorities

Longboat leaders set list for next legislative session.

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  • News
Members of Longboat Key Fire-Rescue work to begin clearing roads in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 18, 2017
Longboat Observer Letters to the Editor

Hurricane Irma is on the minds of a lot of Longboat residents.

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Longboat Town Manager Dave Bullock (left) speaks during a Town Commission meeting Sept. 15 with Mayor Terry Gans (center) and Vice-Mayor Ed Zunz.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • September 15, 2017
Commission appoints Marsh to Planning and Zoning Board

Town agrees to prioritize beach nourishment, short-term rental regulations for 2018 legislative session.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2017
Luffing Lassies clean Sarasota Sailing Squadron

In the wake of Hurricane Irma, the sailing group helped remove tree debris from the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2017
Longboat Key boil water notice rescinded

As of Sept. 14, residents can resume normal water usage.

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This home at 435 McKinley Drive recently sold for $1,475,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 14, 2017
McKinley Drive home sells for $1,475,000

Residential real estate for Aug. 28 to Sept. 1.

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Pat and Tony Crincoli walk their suitcases back to their Bay Isles home.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2017
Snowbirds worried, watched Irma from afar

As Hurricane Irma neared Florida, Longboat Key snowbirds had no choice but to watch from miles away.

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  • Neighbors
Three of Longboat Key's swans were swimming near the Harbourside Golf Course on Sept. 11.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2017
Longboat Key animals survive Irma

The turtles, swans and birds and animals at Save our Seabirds and Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium fared well during Hurricane Irma.

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The library now has a collection of about 90 cookbooks.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2017
Too many cookbooks in the kitchen?

Recently, the Longboat Library has been inundated with cookbook donations.

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Renee Ryckman, Taura Agar and Angela Scroggins at last year's expo.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2017
East Meets West brings business together

The annual business expo has been postponed due to Hurricane Irma.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 14, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Sept. 14, 2017

Patricia M. Balerna, Daniel Herz and Mary Ellen Zierke died.

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