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Longboat Key

Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) members measured the lionfish as teams arrived with their coolers.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 9, 2017
Lionfish Derby spearheads invasive species

The derby culminated on July 9 with a weigh-in and tasting at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Fun Life Entertainment's floating jungle gym anchored off the eastern shore of Greer Island.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 8, 2017
Floating jungle gym finds a home near Longboat

The owner of the recreational structure plans to anchor near Greer Island for the rest of the summer.

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  • News
Weldon Frost was a prolific writer of letters to the editor.
  • By Weldon Frost | Contributor
  • July 7, 2017
Weldon Frost led adventurous, loving life

Memorial for "The last gentleman of Longboat' planned for the fall

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On July 5, Mote staff and specially trained interns carry loggerhead sea turtle Moby down Lido Beach for release. Photo courtesy Mary Alice Blackstock, Mote Marine Lab.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 7, 2017
Healed turtle released back onto beach

The turtle received food, fluids and antibiotics for nearly two months before finally being released July 5.

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The Sarasota/Manatee Barrier Islands Traffic Study is designed in three parts with an ultimate goal of determining specific recommendations by fall 2018.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 7, 2017
First phase of Barrier Islands Traffic Study is complete

The study is designed in three phases with an an ultimate goal of determining specific recommendations by fall 2018.

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George Symanski (second from right) swears into Planning and Zoning Board with other members in 2015.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • July 6, 2017
Longboat P&Z Board loses a member

George Symanski resigned from the board on June 29.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 6

Jeanne-Marie Potthast photographed this sunrise during the Fourth of July weekend at Joan M. Durante Community Park on Longboat Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2017
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Gordon Silver, Lou Newman and JoAnn Schwencke have won the Observer's photo contest for June.

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Isaiah and Beverly Rand Photo courtesy of Maggie and Dave Brenner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2017
Rest in Peace, Isaiah

The former Longboat Key resident died on June 28.

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The Keep Longboat Special group suggested a referendum to stop the development of any more hotel units on Longboat Key — beyond what already exists.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 5, 2017
Preserve the 250 units

Keep Longboat Special appears to be advocating a referendum to rescind the 2008 town vote to create a pool of 250 tourism units. Don’t go back to the old days; they really hurt the Key.

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This Longboat Key home at 456 Meadow Lark Drive sold recently for $1.85 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 5, 2017
Meadow Lark Drive home sells for $1.85 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 19-23.

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Larry Greenspon practices daily at the tennis gardens of the Longboat Key Club.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 5, 2017
Longboater combines tennis, passion for kids

Greenspon begins his fourth run at a gold medal Thursday at the Maccabiah Games.

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Barbara "Bobbie" Krohn died June 23. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 5, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: July 6, 2017

Bobbie Krohn, Ira Peterman, Joanna Brown and Dana Kampmann died.

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Judy Hoover received this Pledge to the Flag on the day of her naturalization. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 5, 2017
Proud to be an American

Judy Hoover, administrative manager of Spanish Main Yacht Club, became a resident of the United States in 1956.

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Zota’s opening creates an appropriate time to acknowledge and applaud Ocean Properties’ commitment to this region.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 5, 2017
A bow to Ocean Properties' commitment

Rarely are private enterprises recognized and applauded for their investments and contributions.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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