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Longboat Key

Commissioners will only revisit a funding formula for the neighborhood utilities project if the GMD project referendum passes Nov. 3.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 30, 2015
Neighborhood undergrounding project won’t fizzle

Despite concerns from a few residents that splitting up the burial of island utilities into two referendum questions is doomed for failure, the Town Commission is moving forward with a GMD project referendum in November.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key At-large Commissioner Irwin Pastor says his neighbors can wait for sand from a New Pass dredging project because they don't want to deal with noisy dump trucks clogging up the road to bring them sand.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 30, 2015
A Conversation with Irwin Pastor

Longboat Key At-large Commissioner Irwin Pastor finishes his first term in office in March. Known as the quietest commissioner on the dais, Pastor says he prefers to hear all arguments before making a decision.

  • Longboat Key
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Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale needed direction from the Town Commission Monday night on signs placed in government rights-of-way.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 29, 2015
Key’s sign code open to all applicants

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that says you can’t regulate the content of signs forced the town Monday night to loosen restrictions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barbara Koetsier, co-chair of the Aging in Paradise Resource Center
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 29, 2015
Aging in Paradise to hold Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Beginning Oct. 5, the Aging in Paradise Resource Center will host the six-week Friendship Center course, Powerful Tools for Caregivers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chamber Ambassador Vince LaPorta and President Gail Loefgren
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 28, 2015
Celebrate the end of summer with Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly Business After Hours networking event tomorrow at Tommy Bahama.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Country Club Shores resident Armando Linde announced Sept. 25 he intends to run for the District 1 Longboat Key commission seat.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 28, 2015
Linde vies for District 1 seat

Retired economist Armando Linde kicked off campaign season last week when he announced his intention to run for one of four Town Commission seats available in March.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 27, 2015
Artists see through the KEYhole

Guests took a sneak peek into artists’ work at Through the KEYhole on Sept. 26 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • September 25, 2015
#MakeYourDayHarder to make your days longer

Dr. Mike Evans' campaign encourages small lifestyle changes to increase longevity.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Town Commission has a busy meeting 5:01 p.m. at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 25, 2015
Budget meeting agenda grows

A special meeting to adopt Longboat Key's budget has turned into a 10-item agenda to review a myriad of town-related issues.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2015
Beneva Flowers expands to Longboat Key

In yet another commercial real estate transaction on the barrier island, Beneva Flowers & Gifts Inc. has bought Exotica Florist.

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  • News
A baby brackish water turtle is among the many baby marine animals displayed at Oh Baby!
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 24, 2015
Oh Baby! Mote’s popular exhibit to become permanent

Visitors to Mote Marine Aquarium can now permanently enjoy its “Oh Baby! Life Cycles of the Seas” exhibit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Rozance submitted this photo from Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2015
Longboat photo contest winner: Sept. 24

Nancy Rozance submitted this photo from Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Michael Crosby became president and CEO of Mote in May 2013.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 23, 2015
Conversation with Dr. Michael Crosby

Dr. Michael Crosby became president and CEO of Mote in May 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Madeline Lessig, 6, and Sandy
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • September 23, 2015
Longboat congregations sponsor Southeastern Guide Dog

The congregations of Longboat Key are sponsoring Sandy, who is training to become a Southeastern Guide Dog.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Water Club Unit 705, built in 1999, has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,667 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 23, 2015
Water Club condo sells for $1.7 million

The Water Club Unit 705, built in 1999, has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,667 square feet of living area.

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