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Longboat Key

Frank Domingo of Santec, FDOT' s consulting company, explains how the study of barrier island traffic will work.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 24, 2017
Green for go: Longboat looks forward to barrier islands traffic study

FDOT's study of barrier island traffic and what to do about it is underway. Results are expected in late 2018.

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The town is considering new rules on temporary signs, but, heeding a Supreme Court ruling on sign regulations, is avoiding the issue of the sign' s content.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 24, 2017
With court ruling in mind, Longboat considers new sign rules

Longboat Key plans June 13 open house to explain the coming changes.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 23, 2017
St. Armands Circle Association hosts annual meeting

Association members enjoyed cocktails and light bites before the meeting on May 23.

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Charlotte and Jim Winemiller are all smiles at last year' s World Oceans Day Celebration.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 23, 2017
Mote to host Give-a-Thon in honor of World Oceans Day

The Give-a-Thon will run from noon on June 2 to noon on June 4.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 22, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.25.17

Police reports from around Longboat Key May 15-19

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  • Cops Corner
FDOT will work in conjunction with local governments on the Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands Traffic Study.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 22, 2017
Barrier Island traffic study shifts into drive

First meeting is this week at Longboat Key Town Hall.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 20, 2017
St. Armands Seafood and Music Festival kicks off

The festival continues from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 21.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 20, 2017
Bird Key pays tribute to Motown

The West Coast Black Theatre Troupe performed for club members on May 20.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 18, 2017
Chamber members network at noon

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its monthly event at Chart House on May 18.

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  • Neighbors
Longboat Key police officers are seeking information on the depicted person of interest.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 18, 2017
Longboat Key police seek information on battery suspect connected to fracas at protest.

Witnesses said the person of interest battered a protester near the Longboat Key Club on Sunday.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 18

Joanne Hummert captured this sunset from a beach on Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2017
This is no time to cut Visit Florida’s funds

Consumer products giants know they must keep advertising or lose market share.

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  • Opinion
This home at 3571 Bayou Circles old for $1.45 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 17, 2017
Bay Isles home sells for $1.45 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 1- 5.

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  • Real Estate
Longboat Key pioneers and founders of the Longboat Key Art Center, from left, Arthur Ferguson, Grace Yerkes, Allis Ferguson and George Yerkes.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 17, 2017
It took a Village

The birth of the Longboat Key Art Center in 1952 illustrates what can happen when old-fashioned friendships, volunteerism and community spirit combine. Perhaps that can work again.

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  • Opinion
Quinn Campbell receives his diploma from Principal Steve Christie at Cardinal Mooney High School' s 2016 graduation.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2017
Calling the Class of 2017

Longboat Observer wants to hear from the families of 2017 graduates.

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