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Longboat Key

Phill Younger helped refocus the town' s beach strategy, from an overall approach to a money-saving plan to focus on erosion hotspots.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 5, 2017
Younger steps up to new challenge

Younger stepped down from the Town Commission in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Applications are being accepted by the town for the three seats on the Planning and Zoning Board, and the Town Commission is tentatively scheduled to make selections on May 1.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 5, 2017
Does Planning and Zoning Board need a north-end member?

A vacancy on the board is expected to be filled on April 17.

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Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner!
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 5, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.6.2017

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Freddie Baribault, Bonnie Cocchiareley and Carol Rhoder
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 5, 2017
Local green thumbs take talents to Westchester

Four Westchester residents wanted their property to feel like a tropical paradise, so they took matters into their own hands.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 5, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: April 6, 2017

Frank L. Gangi and The Rev. J Clifford Grise died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town manager said he thought the ad announcing Monday' s commission meeting would not meet the legal test required by Florida law.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 5, 2017
Mistake prompts height-issue delay

Town was worried public notice ad did not follow state rules.

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  • News
Town Clerk Trish Granger swears in Randy Clair on Monday to fill the District 1 seat.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 5, 2017
Clair's appointment fills Town Commission seat

Former commissioner is the only applicant to replace Linde.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 4, 2017
Key Niners bring season to close

The golf association hosted its closing luncheon on April 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Tamez, Liz Yerkes and Ellen Cross
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 4, 2017
Longboat Massage therapists to aid bike riders

The three massage therapists will provide massages during the Tour de Pink race from Orlando to Palm Beach County.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 4, 2017
St. Mary appoints new officers

The new board was installed following mass on April 4.

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  • Neighbors
Longbeach Cafe co-owners Pete Collandra, Colleen Collandra and Jeff Daly celebrated three years in business on Sunday.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 4, 2017
Longbeach Cafe celebrates three years in business

The Whitney Beach Plaza restaurant opened on April 2, 2014.

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  • News
Randy Clair has been approved to join the Town Commission.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 4, 2017
Vacant seat on Town Commission has been filled

Randy Clair was appointed to the position on Monday evening.

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LBK North hopes to relocate a historic cottage from the Center for the Arts property.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 3, 2017
LBK North to host meeting about north end issues on Wednesday

Discussion topics will include Greer Island and the Center for the Arts.

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Event committee members Diane Patrone, Kathy Ryan, Nicole Westrick, Toni Maloney, Melanie De Carlo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 2, 2017
Windings Oaks bids farewell to snowbirds

Residents gathered at Bay Isles Beach Club for a sunset celebration on April 2.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 31, 2017
Longboat Key Harbor hosts toe-tapping good time

Longboat Harbour residents Jan Ortmann and Bob Geraci put on a concert for their fellow residents March 31.

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