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Longboat Key

The Town Commission is considering starting regular meetings at 1 p.m.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 2, 2017
Longboat Key Town Commission considers changing meeting start times

Mayor Terry Gans has suggested regular meetings begin at 1 p.m. rather than 7 p.m.

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Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January.
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  • John McGuire
  • May 1, 2017
Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock will retire in January

Bullock made the announcement at a Town Commission meeting on Monday.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 1, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: May 4, 2017

Henry Glitzen, Maureen Hollingsworth, Lieselotto Orhon, Stanley Pelletz and Maryann Tata died.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 30, 2017
Bird Key hosts beach bash

Members gathered at South Lido Beach on April 29.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 29, 2017
Sarasota County surveys seagrass

The county hosted the third annual Seagrass Survey on April 29 at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

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Charter Review Committee members Pat Zunz, Phill Younger, Alan Pryor and Bill Cook
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 28, 2017
Longboat Key has begun the charter review process

The Charter Review Committee met for the first time on Tuesday.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 28, 2017
Longboat Key Garden Club plants Arbor Day celebration

The garden club donated a tree to be planted in Joan Durante Park on April 28.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 27, 2017
Longboat Key Chamber mingles after hours

The chamber held its annual Business After Hours on April 27 at The Terrace at Surf Shack.

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The Town Commission will consider the maximum height for new buildings on Monday.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 27, 2017
Longboat Key building height limit: 65 feet or 80 feet?

The Town Commission will hear the case for each on Monday.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 27

Mary Tygh Parks captured this shot at Lido Beach about half an hour before sunset.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 26, 2017
Rotary Club of Longboat Key honors members

Club members assembled at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church on April 26.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 26, 2017
St. Mary Academy learns the sailing ropes

Students from the school, formerly called "Dreams Are Free," spent the day at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron on April 26.

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A simulated roundabout at the southern entrance to the Longboat Key Club and Resort
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 26, 2017
What’s the plan?

A cool simulation video on Gulf of Mexico Drive triggers important questions. What are the town’s priorities?

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Terri Driver checks the caging on a nest on Longboat Key Beach in June 2016.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 26, 2017
Longboat Key Turtle Watch: Hatching History

Since its inception in 1969 , the turtle watch volunteers have monitored Manatee County Beaches.

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Longboat Key Club’s Women’s 3.0 USTA 55 and over team will compete in the state tournament on May 4.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 26, 2017
Longboat Key Club's women's tennis team aces game

Ten team players are heading to the state championship on May 4 in Orlando.

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