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Longboat Key

    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 5, 2016
Your ‘fair share’

One of the presidential candidates has a mantra of vowing to make you rich people pay your ‘fair share’ (i.e. more) in taxes. But what is ‘fair?’ And who defines it?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 4, 2016
A Savory Palate cooks up monthly chef series

Guests enjoyed four dishes and four wines on Oct. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Finance Director Sue Smith.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2016
Longboat Key financial reporting wins top honor

Longboat Key’s Finance Department and Director Sue Smith are primarily responsible.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Photo courtesy of Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 4, 2016
Historic St. Armands property hits the market

The George Schueler home on Washington Drive is listed at $1.6 million.

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  • News
Former Longboat Key mayor and town commissioner, Ron Johnson, died on June 27 at the age of 84.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 2, 2016
Ron Johnson remembered for dedication to commmunity

A celebration of the former Longboat Key mayor took place Oct. 2, at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

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  • News
At least five traffic studies involving Longboat Key have been performed since 2005. Another is on the way.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 30, 2016
State approves funding for barrier island traffic study

At least five traffic studies involving Longboat Key have been performed since 2005.

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  • News
A rendering of Brista Homes residential work.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 29, 2016
Referendum date sought for proposal to build 10 new Longboat Key homes

Brista Homes is contracting for purchase 1.8 acres at 5630 Gulf of Mexico Drive from Mote Scientific Foundation Inc. for $1.35 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Butcher Benedict from Harry's Continental Kitchen, which reopens Sept. 29.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 29, 2016
Longboat restaurants open doors for season

Seven Longboat restaurants closed between August and September.

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  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 29, 2016
Colony deal: No sure bet

For Unicorp and Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners to close on the proposed sale, Unicorp must clear high hurdles: the town, Colony neighbors and LBK voters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 29, 2016
Florida Voter Snapshot: Part II

How the I-4 corridor goes, Florida goes

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jack Daly
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 28, 2016
Daly aims to retain Town Commission seat

After a heart-valve replacement surgery this summer, Longboat Key Town Commissioner Jack Daly wants to run for another term on the board.

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  • News
The Rise and Run environmental art project was installed on Lido Beach on Sept. 26. Photo Courtesy of Nancy Nassiff/Elan Photography.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 28, 2016
Ringling project heightens awareness of sea level rise

The project is on display on Lido Beach until the end of the day. In October, it will be on display on Siesta Key Beach.

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  • News
Longboat Key resident returns home to find an unauthorized party held in her absence.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 28, 2016
Longboat police investigate another illegal party

Booze, underwear and an empty Cool Whip can were reportedly found in a residence on the 6000 block of Gulfside Road.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 28, 2016
The Water Club three-bedroom condo sells for $1,399,000

The condominium has three bedrooms, four baths and 2,965 square feet of living area.

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  • Real Estate
Danny and Madison Schork at last year's Taste of St. Armands.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 28, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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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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