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Longboat Key

Larry Marthaler, pictured in front of the New Pass Bridge in 2008. Marthaler developed a plan to ferry passengers between Longboat Key and the mainland when the bridge became stuck in open position in 1983.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2016
IN MEMORIAM: Larry Marthaler built bridges in community

Former Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Larry Marthaler dies at 81.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • April 6, 2016
Traffic Part II: Costs mount

Prospective homebuyers express doubts. Beach Bistro lost 22 Longboat patrons in one night because of traffic. The horror stories on traffic are replacing our airline stories.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Jack Short
  • April 6, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.7.2016

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Frontier says it's sorted out most of the service issues following Friday's Verizon takeover, though some problems may remain.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 5, 2016
Frontier troubles impact Sarasota customers

As Frontier Communications assumes control of Verizon service in the Sarasota region, the company is working to address issues that arose over the weekend.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2016
Longboat Police investigate Bernie Sanders-themed graffiti

An unknown suspect vandalized driftwood trees on north Longboat Key with messages in support of presidential candidate Bernie Sanders this weekend.

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Voters approved a project in November that will bury all utilities on Gulf of Mexico Drive. A second project to bury remaining islandwide utilities was approved via referendum in March.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 4, 2016
Judge validates GMD bonds

Judge validates Gulf of Mexico Drive underground utilities bond

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D'arcy and Ray Arpke
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 2, 2016
Euphemia Haye's JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

More than 30 walkers gathered at Euphemia Haye on Saturday, April 2, for the annual Team Euphemia Haye JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Niki Muller, of Longboat Key, submitted this photo of a sailboat she sees floating through the bay most evenings.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 31

Niki Muller, of Longboat Key, submitted this photo of a sailboat she sees floating through the bay most evenings.

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  • Neighbors
Dr. Matt Nessetti, Dr. Doris Ramirez Nessetti, Dr. Irv Becker and Physician Assistant Anne Marie Dozier
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 31, 2016
Longboat medical center opens today

Longboat Key Center for Healthy Living opens

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 30, 2016
Christ Church holds dinner

Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian held a Wednesday Night Dinner March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 30, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 30, 2016
Promenade shows off its talent

Promenade held an art show for residents March 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 30, 2016
Key of Sea strikes a perfect chord

The Key of Sea choir held its final performance of the year March 29, at the Players Club.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 30, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Trump invests in Colony

Donald Trump invests in Colony

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 30, 2016
Post-season: Traffic is job 1

It was the No. 1 topic of the season. And sad to say, it’s only going to get worse. That is, unless community leaders marshal their efforts now and not wait for FDOT.

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  • Opinion
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Former Rotary Club of Longboat Key President Jan Wallace congratulates current President Terri Driver, who made club history in accepting the role two years in a row at the June 11 cerermony.
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A drone flies over the Longboat Pass Bridge at an 80-foot elevation to contextualize what a fixed-span bridge would look live over the pass. Looking on (from left to right) are Longboat Key Commissioner Steve Branham, FDOT Southwest Area Office Director Wayne Gaither, FDOT Professional Engineer Trainee Stephen Pack, FDOT Project Manager David Turley, FDOT Project Development Manager Jimmy Vilce, FDOT Interim District One Secretary Jamie Driggers, Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton and Longboat Key IT Director Jason Keen.
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