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Longboat Key

The Promenade condo, at 1211 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,827 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 19, 2015
Promenade condo sells for $849,000

The condo, at 1211 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,827 square feet of living area.

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  • Real Estate
Ben & Jerry’s Manager Peter Quaresima scoops The Tonight Dough, one of the shop’s most popular flavors.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 19, 2015
I Scream, You Scream

We all scream for St. Armands ice cream.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One of Barbara Koetsier’s favorite accomplishments as co-chair of Aging in Paradise is helping establish Matinee Movies on the Key.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 19, 2015
Conversation with Barbara Koetsier

Barbara Koetsier began her three-year term as Aging in Paradise co-chair in February.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2015
OBITUARY | Zola Gold

Zola Gold, 88, died Aug. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2015
OBITUARY | Warren Gottschalk

Warren Gottschalk died Aug. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Preia Hayes, 9, and sister, Iyleigh, 6, with Lilly Gerling, 4, and sister Grace, 6 enjoy a rare sunny day at a Longboat beach.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 19, 2015
Outlook sunny with Longboat tourism

With the unusual downpour the Key has seen in recent weeks, are tourists taking a rain check on their visits?

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  • News
Bay Isles Master Association President Vice President Bob Simmons said the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists were a major factor for removal of the trees and vegetation on Bay Isles Parkway.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 19, 2015
Bay Isles entrances receive $300,000 facelift

Banyan Palm trees along Bay Isles Parkway are being replaced replaced with mature Palm trees this new summer as part of a $300,000 project approved by the Bay Isles Master Association.

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Longboat Key Police Administrative Assistant Marilyn Dzikas retired Aug. 7 after 30 years of service with the town of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 19, 2015
Longtime face of police department retires

Marilyn Dzikas worked under five Longboat Key police chiefs. She retired Aug. 7 after serving the town for 30 years.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 19, 2015
2015-16 Budget Breakdown

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock recommends using $389,675 to balance the 2015-16 budget. Here's a breakdown of important budget elements.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 19, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.20.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi worries the are likely suffering from what he calls “hurricane amnesia.”
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 19, 2015
Dezzi’s Hurricane Plan

What happens when a hurricane is poised to come right over Longboat Key? Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi has a revised plan in place that works if two things are achieved: Residents evacuate and all town employees play their part.

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Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Gail Loefgren
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 18, 2015
Chamber to hold Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's monthly Business After Hours will be on Aug. 25.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 15, 2015
Mote takes a bite out of Sharks Days

The Fins and Fun family festival capped off Mote’s Shark Days on Aug. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The document shredding will be in the Town Hall parking lot.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 14, 2015
Longboat Key Town Hall to hold document-shredding event

The Town of Longboat Key will host a free document-shredding event on Aug. 26.

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  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy: James DeBlasio
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • August 14, 2015
Photo contest winners: July

Photo contest winners: July

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Though homesteaded residents would gain property tax savings if Florida's overhaul proposal gains 60% of support in the November elections, even non-homesteaded property owners would see new protections from sharply rising property assessments.
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