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Longboat Key

More than 55 tons of dead fish have already been removed from island canals and shoreline during the seven weeks of the latest red tide outbreak, which has ebbed but never completely released its grip on the island.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 7, 2016
Red tide continues to aggravate Longboat Key residents, workers

More than 55 tons of dead fish have already been removed from island canals and shoreline during the seven weeks of the latest outbreak, which has ebbed but never completely released its grip on the island.

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The other referendum will decide whether owner Oscar Parsons, 94, can regain the simultaneous residential and business use of 4,200 square feet of penthouse office space at Harbour Square, 4134 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 7, 2016
Longboat Key referendum issues preoccupy 2 biz plaza owners

One owner said traffic is the biggest issue islanders are experiencing, which could affect their perception of his plans.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 6, 2016
Doggone Good Time benefits Donte's Den

Fundraiser for Donte's Den delivers a "Doggone Good Time" at Cedar's Tennis Resort on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 5, 2016
Longboat Harbour welcomes residents back to paradise

Longboat Harbour hosted a "Welcome Back to Paradise" bash to welcome residents back to the key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 4, 2016
Christ church welcomes back its congregation

The Christ Church Welcome Back Social was held at Cedars East Cafe on Oct. 4.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Donna Frederick, Jeannie Sparks and Cecily Schneider have won the Observer's photo contest for October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Area Transit will modify several routes and bus schedules for fixed route bus service beginning Nov. 12.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2016
Manatee County bus routes to change

Manatee County Area Transit will modify several routes and bus schedules for fixed route bus service beginning Nov. 12.

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Town Manager David Bullock said 16 more canals were cleaned of red tide-stricken dead fish Wednesday.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 3, 2016
Longboat removes 55 tons of dead fish from canals

Town Manager David Bullock said 16 more canals were cleaned Wednesday.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 1

Gregory Fiore captured this shot of a white pelican and smaller friends in upper Sarasota Bay off Longboat Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2016
Longboat Key Letter to the Editor

Isn’t marijuana also a pursuit of happiness?

  • Longboat Key
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Marty Rappaport
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 3, 2016
Pray for new role models

Our republic has survived plenty of strife in our polity. Out of this election, let’s pray the pendulum swings to elected officeholders pledged to lifelong honesty and decency.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 2, 2016
Republican Club meets the candidates

Six local candidates for various positions joined the club for their monthly meeting.

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A condominium in The Beach Residence on Longboat Key topped transactions this week.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 2, 2016
The Beaches Residences condo sells for $2.85 million

Residential real estate transactions from Oct. 17-21.

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Levitt said you need a certain amount of dexterity to create paper mache sculptures. It usually takes him two to three weeks to finish a sculpture.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 2, 2016
Longboat Key resident's past sculpts his artwork today

Marvin Levitt always had a knack for art. At 91, he spends time each day painting, drawing or sculpting.

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Lauren Bucci, Sam Lastinger, Kristen Bucci and Ray and D’Arcy Arpke, of Euphemia Haye at last year's lawn party.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 2, 2016
Lawn Party prepares its menu

The 6th annual event will take place on Dec. 3 at the Longboat Key Club.

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Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Danielle Gladding welcomes guest speaker Longboat Police Chief Russ Mager to update members about his approach to leadership since he assumed the role last autumn at the April 2 meeting.
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