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Longboat Key

Jon Boscia captured this shot of storm clouds rolling in at sunset on south Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 28

Jon Boscia captured this shot of storm clouds rolling in at sunset on south Longboat Key.

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  • Neighbors
Dr. Emily Hall. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 28, 2016
Mote scientists awarded Sarasota Bay Estuary Program grants

The grants will promote environmental education and help improve Sarasota Bay.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 28, 2016
Into the liar’s den

Republican Carlos Beruff knew that being a candidate for the U.S. Senate could get ugly. But calling him a ‘Charlie Crist Republican’? Now that’s nasty — and a lie.

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Alex Greenberg, 9, caught this barracuda off the shore on July 7.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 28, 2016
Longboat Key visitor makes big catch

Young fisherman successfully casts off shore

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 27, 2016
Campers have a ball at Longboat Key Club camps

The tennis and sports camps run Monday through Friday for members and guests.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 27, 2016
Chamber members network at Bridge Street Bistro

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly Businesses After Hours July 26 at Bridge Street Bistro.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Terry Griffin
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 27, 2016
Longboat Key authors share summer reading list

Local authors weigh in on their favorite books, genres and what you should be reading right now.

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Unicorp National Developments Inc. plans to close on the Colony Lender’s recreational property at the shuttered resort this week.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 27, 2016
Colony case: Close to closure?

A court ruling that favors the Colony Beach and Tennis Association and a vote scheduled at press time could pave the road for redevelopment.

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  • News
The Florida Department of Transportation is weighing the options regarding replacement of the Cortez Bridge in Manatee County.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 27, 2016
Should FDOT replace the Cortez Bridge?

The Florida Department of Transportation will host a public meeting next month to gather input on whether to replace the south bridge to Anna Maria Island.

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  • News
The Shoppes of Bay Isles may get a restaurant at its long-vacant south-end space.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 27, 2016
Restaurant, bank could be in store for Bay Isles

The south Longboat Key shopping center is nearly full, and tenants have reported growth in sales.

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  • News
Longbeach Village resident Kim Kessler said she was appalled by the way the town rounded up peacocks during the first day of darting.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 27, 2016
Village residents cry fowl following peacock removal

Some north-end residents were left shaken after witnessing the capture of Longbeach Village peacocks.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 27, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 07.27.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 27, 2016
Sandhamn home sells for $2,998,000

The home at 5372 Sandhamn Place has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,908 square feet of living area.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 26, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Longboat Key: Your Calendar

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 25, 2016
Unicorp to make Colony announcement Thursday

The firm behind plans to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort aims to start the first phase of the project this week.

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