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Longboat Key

Longboat Key Police Department Cop's Corner
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.24.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports for the week of Aug. 17-24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 24, 2016
Do-over in District 23 …

The Republican District 23 Senate race features four experienced lawmakers who would serve respectably. But their views on Medicaid change our point of view.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Photo courtesy of Bob McFarland
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  • Katie Johns
  • August 24, 2016
Sarasota Paddleboard Company makes waves

The new location is open for pre-booked tours; full-service offerings will start in March.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 24, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 24, 2016
Bay Isles home sells for $3.5 million

The home has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,011 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Lido and Taffy
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 24, 2016
Raise a paw to the playful pups of Longboat Key

To celebrate National Dog Day Aug. 26, nine Longboaters share what makes their furry friends so lovable.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2016
Longboat Key letters to the editor

Readers sound off on Floridays' referendum, Democratic party comments and school board elections

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 23, 2016
Longboat Key Chamber members network during after hours

The members enjoyed a cash bar, appetizers and complimentary massages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sand dredging begins to establish a beachhead from which to work using sand dredged from in New Pass.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 22, 2016
Virginia firm digs into $5M New Pass dredging on Longboat Key

Early start on beach rebuilding encourages veteran project manager

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 22, 2016
FWC looking into mishandling of sea turtle hatchling

An Orlando woman posted a Snapchat video of her holding and following a hatchling on a Longboat Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
TRIM notices have been mailed in Manatee and Sarasota counties.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 22, 2016
Expert: Don’t be confused by TRIM notices for Longboat Key from different counties

Prepaid assessments might not show on early notices

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 22, 2016
$24M Zota Beach Resort to open Dec. 1 on Longboat Key

Former Hilton Beachfront Resort promises luxurious surroundings

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key referendum on the new hotel is Aug. 30. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 22, 2016
Heated Longboat Key hotel referendum campaign enters final phase

Debate over new hotel project faces critical Aug. 30 vote

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 20, 2016
Christ Church holds potluck dinner

The church held one of their monthly gatherings on Aug. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 20, 2016
Mote celebrates sharks with Fins and Fun Family Festival

Guests enjoyed live music, arts and crafts, face painting and games while learning about the importance of sharks.

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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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