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Longboat Key

    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 30, 2017
That's some legacy

How do you justify $65 million more for a want?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
By the end of the year, changes will include a third northbound lane on U.S. 41, a third left-turn lane from eastbound Gulfstream onto U.S. 41 and a pedestrian crosswalk signal.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 30, 2017
Longboat leaders pleased with Sarasota traffic solution

On Aug. 21, the City Commission voted unanimously to undertake a series of changes to the U.S. 41-Gulfstream-Fruitville road network.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key, in the form of its Development Review Committee, will discuss and make comments on the redevelopment plan for the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort at 9 a.m. Friday in Town Hall.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 30, 2017
Former Colony property development: a work in progress

Longboat Key's Development Review Committee will talk about the Colony redevelopment plan on Friday. Not everyone is sold on the project yet.

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File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 29, 2017
Amore to open in September

Owner Howard Rooks said the new location in Burns Court is undergoing renovations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A 1,000-foot stretch northbound near the 5000 block of GMD toward the Centre Shops remains flooded after heavy rains.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 28, 2017
Longboat works to manage flooding from heavy rains

A 1000-foot stretch near the 5000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive remains flooded.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 27, 2017
Scallop Search weathers storm

Despite thunderstorms, participants of the Great Scallop Search of 2017 continued their mission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
55 Lighthouse Point Drive. Image courtesy Coldwell Banker.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 25, 2017
Longboat Key home sells for $4.5 million

Waterfront property features pool overlooking lagoon near New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 24

Paul Sephton captured this rainbow over the Gulf of Mexico at Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ron Fuller and Mike Doll
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 23, 2017
Longboat Key Chambers networks after hours

The Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly Business After Hours on Aug. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This Bird Key home at 487 Meadow Lark Drive recently sold for $3.05 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 23, 2017
Bird Key home sells for $3.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 7-11

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota City Commissioner Hagen Brody
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 23, 2017
A breakthrough on traffic

Thanks to Sarasota City Commissioner Hagen Brody’s putting the issue on the agenda, FDOT will add turn lanes on U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue to ease the constant backups.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Ken Newmark, The Paradise Center executive director, Suzy Brenner, Alan Sprintz Carol Peschel, Dick Pelton and Barbara Koestier
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 23, 2017
Aging in Paradise rolls out new name

In addition to a new name, the center is also merging with the Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living and searching for a new home.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 23, 2017
Zota victims' families remember loved ones

Kevin Carter and Timothy Hurley are remembered for their devotion to their families.

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Johnson and “Spirit of St. Paul De Vence,” her award-winning photo. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 23, 2017
Mary Lou Johnson captures photography award

Johnson won second place Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 37th annual Juried Photography Exhibition.

  • Longboat Key
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David and Susan Gorin Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 23, 2017
Longboater makes RV history

David Gorin was inducted into the RV Hall of Fame on Aug. 7.

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