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Longboat Key

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  • Jack Short
  • March 9, 2016
Coast Guard to boaters: Avoid New Pass, for now

A town renourishment project could add depth to New Pass, but many boaters say that’s not a long-term solution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 9, 2016
Hang up on phony IRS

Callers impersonating federal employees, demanding immediate payment and threatening arrest, reach Longboat Residents each year, and many are becoming savvy to the scam.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key Police Sgt. Lee Smith shows off a Project Lifesaver bracelet outfitted with a transmitter.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 9, 2016
Police to introduce Project Lifesaver

Information about the program to help track loved ones with cognitive disorders who wander away will be available at the public safety complex open house on March 10.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 9, 2016
Underground utilities: 10 things to know

The decision day for a $23.85 million project is March 15.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • March 9, 2016
Three Things: For rent

Three Longboat Key and Sarasota rental properties could bring pizzazz to investors' portfolios.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 9, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.10.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2016
OBITUARY | Margery “Midge” Rabow

Margery “Midge” Rabow, 90, of Sarasota, died March 2.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 8, 2016
Duncan and Bullock visit Democratic Club

The Longboat Key Democratic Club hosted Mayor Jack Duncan and Town Manager David Bullock at its monthly luncheon Tuesday, March 8, at the Portofino Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 8, 2016
Longboat Island Chapel hosts a thrifty fashion show

Longboat Island Chapel held its annual Lord’s Warehouse Fashion Show Tuesday, March 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 8, 2016
Colony: The beginning of the end?

The board unanimously agreed to work with Unicorp National Development, which could resolve ongoing litigation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Matt Nessetti, Dr. Doris Ramirez Nessetti, Dr. Irv Becker and Physician Assistant Anne Marie Dozier
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 8, 2016
New medical facility will introduce physicians

The Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living will host a meet and greet at the Longboat Key Club.

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  • News
Bud Collins and his wife, Anita Ruthling Klaussen, at the U.S. Tennis Association's U.S. Open’s media center, which was named in Collins' honor.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 7, 2016
Former Colony owner and tennis journalist Bud Collins dies

Bud Collins, 86, of Brookline, Mass. and former owner of a unit at the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, died March 4. He was known nationally for his work as a tennis journalist.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 6, 2016
Twin Shores has fun in the sun

Twin Shores held a beach party and barbecue Sunday, March 6.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 6, 2016
Temple Beth Israel has a Fein night

The Men’s Club of Temple Beth Israel hosted its annual tribute night Sunday, March 6, honoring member Shirley Fein.

  • Longboat Key
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Easton Andrew Nock
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 6, 2016
Easton Nock turns 1

Longboat Key resident Easton Nock will turn 1 March 11.

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