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Longboat Key

The Longboat Key Education Center is preparing for its fall season.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key Education Center finalizes fall line-up

The fall season runs from Oct. 17 to Dec. 16.

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  • Neighbors
Last year's Grand Marshals Evelyn Fresch, Shirley Beachum and Francey O'Brien
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key Rotary Club to host 3rd annual Veterans Day Parade

All veterans are invited to register and participate in the event.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Marjorie Canfield, Howard Biddle III, Melvin Levy and Harriet Waitt died.

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Hunter McGrath, 6, Makayla Thompson, 6, Erin Noe, 7, Jayden French, 5, at last year's Night of Fish, Fun & Fright.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2016
Your Calendar: Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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Lee Peakes with Betty and Jack KeelinCourtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2016
Jack Keelin recognized for service

Keelin and his wife received a plague for their service to Beachplace.

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Courtesy photo of the Stephanie and Milton Kruk with their children and grandchildren.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2016
The Kruks reach a milestone

The couple celebrated their anniversary with family by their side.

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“Obviously, we strongly oppose it,” said Robyne Richardson, 37, co-owner of Beach Fitness at 6834 Gulf of Mexico Drive in the plaza with her husband, Allan Mestel. “We would have to relocate. I’m not sure it’s possible on Longboat.”
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 19, 2016
Two density questions mark Nov. 8 Longboat Key ballot

The questions will determine whether the owners of Whitney Beach Plaza and Harbour Square can add density.

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Longboat Key police reports from Sept. 26 through Oct. 6.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Oct. 19, 2016

Police reports from Longboat Key from Sept. 26 through Oct. 6.

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Public utilities director Juan Florensa of Longboat Key at the meeting where Taylor Engineering Inc. of Sarasota reported a “moderate need” for the first town dredging project since 2003.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key dredges up canal issues

Taylor Engineering Inc. of Sarasota reported a 'moderate need' for the first town dredging project since 2003.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 18, 2016
St. Mary gets in the Halloween spirit

The Women's Guild hosted its annual Welcome Back Luncheon on Oct. 18.

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A 64-year-old Longboat Key man has been charged with assaulting police officers.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 18, 2016
Longboat Key man charged with battery on law enforcement

Two victims called to report the man 'was acting out of his mind and they were afraid,' according to the police report.

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Longboat Key Commission prepares to implement moratorium on marijuana operations in town.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 18, 2016
Longboat Key takes first step toward marijuana moratorium

The Longboat ordinance will impose a 12-month moratorium on marijuana dispensing organizations and treatment centers in town.

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The Longboat Key Fire and Rescue team took third place for best chili recipe at Morton's 17th Annual Chili Cook-off. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 17, 2016
Longboat Fire and Rescue heats up chili cook-off

The team took third place in the best recipe category.

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Juan Florensa, Longboat Key Utilities Department director, said sea grass mitigation was required during the 2003 dredging project.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 17, 2016
Longboat Key considers options in keeping island canals open

Estimated costs range from $2.5 million to $6 million depending on options chosen.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 16, 2016
Triathletes race through Longboat

The Longboat Key Triathlon had 350 participants on Oct. 16.

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Though homesteaded residents would gain property tax savings if Florida's overhaul proposal gains 60% of support in the November elections, even non-homesteaded property owners would see new protections from sharply rising property assessments.
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