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Longboat Key

Michael Corbino Jr.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 2, 2015
Former pro racer Michael Corbino Jr., 27, dies in crash

Corbino, 27, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 29 after he lost control of his motorcycle and hit a tree while traveling northbound on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Secretary of State John Kerry outlines the process of vetting refugees.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 2, 2015
Kerry outlines refugee vetting process

Kerry outlines refugee vetting process

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Harbour placed in the top five of last year's "Light Up the Key" contest.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 1, 2015
Deck the Key with our annual holiday lights contest.

Judging for "Light Up the Key" will take place from Dec. 9 to 11, and the top five properties will receive a prize.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
How long will it take to cull the peacocks to 12 male birds? Town Manager Dave Bullock doesn’t have an answer but he promises 2016 will be the year of the peacock removal.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 1, 2015
Peacock removal begins in 2016

How long will it take to cull the peacocks to 12 male birds? Town Manager Dave Bullock doesn’t have an answer but he promises 2016 will be the year of the peacock removal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Corbino first rode a motorcycle at the age of 4.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 30, 2015
Professional motorcycle racer Michael Corbino dies at 27

Michael Corbino Jr. was in a motorcycle accident Sunday morning.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dead fish in bayside canals will be cleaned out of Key canals Tuesday and Wednesday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 30, 2015
Dead fish cleanup continues Tuesday

Fish floating in bayside canals will be cleaned out of Longboat Key canals Tuesday and Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 26, 2015
How we are rooted in God

For many, Thanksgiving Day will bring a respite from the turbulence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Donald Robinson submitted this photo of a Longboat Key sunset.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 26, 2015
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 26

Donald Robinson submitted this photo of a Longboat Key sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
More dead fish associated with red tide made its way back to Country Club Shores canals Tuesday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 25, 2015
Bullock sends crew back to Country Club Shores for dead fish cleanup

More dead fish associated with red tide made its way back to bayside canals Tuesday. It will be cleaned up Wednesday before the Thanksgiving holiday.

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The two white pelicans were sent to Save Our Seabirds for rehabilitation from sanctuaries in Illinois and Wisconsin.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 25, 2015
White pelicans migrate to Save Our Seabirds

Save Our Seabirds received two white pelicans from Illinois and Wisconsin for rehabilitation.

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The Rev. Vincent Carroll
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 25, 2015
Carroll to stay put at chapel pulpit

The Rev. Vincent Carroll, of Longboat Island Chapel, is no longer retiring.

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  • Neighbors
The proposal would replace the current concession area at the pavilion with a restaurant.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2015
Could a mini golf course come to Lido Beach?

Could a mini golf course come to Lido Beach?

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 24, 2015
Longboaters give thanks

Longboat residents of all religions gathered for the 35th annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Nov. 24.

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  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 24, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 11.26.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Suzanne Tomlin submitted this photo of Beer Can Island, which won this year’s Weather and Nature Photo Contest.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 24, 2015
Meet this year’s weather photo contest winner

Suzanne Tomlin’s picture at Beer Can Island in Longboat Key is this year’s contest winner.

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