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Longboat Key

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 9, 2017
Arrest made in Longboat double homicide case

Authorities apprehended the suspect at 4 p.m. Aug. 9 at a residence in east Bradenton.

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Meg West hopes to move to the Sarasota area one day, but for now, she uses the local beaches as the backdrops for her new series. Photo Courtesy of Meg West
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 9, 2017
'Love on Longboat Key' brings romance to local beaches

Meg West's debut novel came out on July 17. She's writing a second book, 'Love on Lido Key.'

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  • Neighbors
Mike Hein resigned from his position as Longboat Key's assistant town manager, effective Aug. 5.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 9, 2017
Mike Hein resigns as Longboat's assistant town manager

Hein began his tenure with the town in January 2016.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 9, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.10.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

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A years-long legal dispute involving the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has come to an end.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 9, 2017
Unicorp and Colony Association end litigation

The two parties have been involved in legal disputes since 2010.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 7, 2017
It's rare, but serious crimes do take place on Longboat.

Four murders since the mid-1960s.

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The Zota Beach Resort has re-opened following a suspected double murder on Aug. 4.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2017
Longboat, Zota look to return to normal

The Zota Beach Resort has re-opened following suspected homicide.

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  • By Eric Garwood
  • August 4, 2017
Longboat Key police investigate double homicide at resort; victims were workers

Suspect has not been identified in what police call an attempted robbery.

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue has earned new recognition in operationality.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 4, 2017
Longboat Fire Rescue earns second highest rating with ISO

The department is one of 1,324 in the nation with a Class 2 rating.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 3

Nicole Graziano photographed her children on the beach at sunset on the north end of Longboat.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 3, 2017
Kiwanis Club honors local students

The club held its annual scholarship breakfast on Aug. 3.

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Isaac Brownman worked for Sarasota County for 17 years, most recently as public works director and county engineer.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 3, 2017
New Longboat public works director will start next week

Town Manager Dave Bullock hired Isaac Brownman for the job in May.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 2, 2017
Campers explore marine careers

On Aug. 2, campers learned more about being an aquarium biologist.

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The Colony Resort stands in tatters.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 2, 2017
A much better plan

Orlando developer Chuck Whittall learned a costly lesson about Longboat Key: Learn about it before you leap. With his newest development plans, Whittall clearly listened. It make sense.

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  • Katie Johns
  • August 2, 2017
Aqua Kids meet Mote turtles

The campers learned about various types of turtles on Aug. 2.

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue has two ladder trucks that can reach 75 feet, including this Sutphen engine built in 2020, which serves as the primary engine at Fire Station 92.
  • June 10, 2026
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The home at 5840 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $4.5 million. Built in 2022, it has four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,145 square feet of living area.
  • June 10, 2026
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Metal sculptor John Grammer has honed his crafting skills through various stages of his careers in construction and prop work for film. Now, he said he appreciates getting to fine tune the work he presents at shows like last weekend's St. Armands Circle Craft Festival.
  • June 10, 2026
From movies to metal sculpture, local crafter does it all
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Family and friends helped Out-of-Door Academy graduate Caleb Rodriguez celebrate his academic accomplishments at the May 22 ceremony. Rodriguez will be departing Longboat Key to attend the University of Central Florida to study mechanical engineering.
  • June 10, 2026
Life is a roller coaster, and this graduate wants to engineer it
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The owner of the Half Moon House at 6541 Gulfside Road has until Aug. 1 to complete repairs to the pilings of the house.
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