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Longboat Key

The referendum approval process the town has used for more than 25 years to approve future Key density was null and void until Governor Rick Scott signed a new bill last week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 23, 2014
Governor signs bill that protects the town charter

A referendum approved by the town's registered voters in November 2012 was null and void, but a signature from the governor last week corrected the issue.

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  • News
Larry Grossman resigned in a June 22 email to Mayor Jim Brown. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 23, 2014
Grossman resigns from ULI committee

Larry Grossman is the second citizen to resign from the Urban Land Institute Implementation Advisory Committee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Garry and Stephanie McCulloch
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Comedy Magic Show

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted Cesar Domico's Comedy Magic Show June 21, at its clubhouse. Attendees enjoyed cocktails before sitting down for dinner and entertainment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vera Dragisic, Judy Strauss, Marianne Beckett and Ginny Dreher
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Summer Salad Social

Christ Church members enjoyed homemade salads and hors d'oeuvres at its Summer Salad Social June 20, at the Shore Condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bianca Shriver, 10, inspects her Lego Mindstorms robot with her partner, Elizabeth Englander, 12.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote's Underwater Robotics Summer Camp

Students discover the world of underwater robotics June 19, at Mote's Keating Marine Education Center. The week-long summer camp teaches participants the skills needed to design and build their own underwater robot or remotely operated vehicle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Disaster Preparedness Seminar

The town and the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held a disaster preparedness seminar June 19, at Longboat Key Town Hall. Experts provided information to protect residents and their homes in the event of weather-related disasters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sand is now being placed near the Broadway beach access.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 20, 2014
Sand project could finish ahead of schedule

The contractor putting sand down on the north end won't work on the busy Fourth of July weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The event filled Town Hall chambers to capacity. (Robin Hartill)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 20, 2014
Emergency officials emphasize hurricane preparation

Bryan Koon, director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, was the keynote speaker at the Longboat Key disaster seminar.

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A Sarasota real estate broker has pleaded guilty to federal charges he collected nearly $300,000 in disability payments while not reporting he was continuing to work, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Tampa announced Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 19, 2014
Colony auction canceled

A ruling by a bankruptcy appeals judge canceled an auction scheduled for today until a Colony Lender secured-claim issue can be resolved.

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The Coast Guard rescued a turtle nicknamed Mrs. Turt Lee that is recovering at Mote.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 19, 2014
Mote asks public to look out for turtles after rescues

The Coast Guard rescued a stranded loggerhead, and volunteers freed a turtle trapped under a beach chair.

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Tropical Storm Debby brought flooding and heavy winds to the Key in 2012.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 19, 2014
Town to hold disaster preparedness seminar

The town and the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce will hold a disaster preparedness seminar from 3 to 6:30 p.m. June 19, at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

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Fast N Fresh specializes in custom salads that offer healthy and vegetarian options.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Fast N Fresh

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Lesley Harb of Fast N Fresh for her secrets for salad dressing. Get the full recipe in this week's In The Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 18, 2014
Phased Key Club project in the works

Ocean Properties officials are working with town staff on hurdles in the town's code that are preventing them from submitting a site-plan application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stairs on John Saputo's dock are disappearing as sand collecting near his property washes over them.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 18, 2014
Lighthouse Point sees sand surplus

Some residents argue the town should cancel a $4 million south end erosion project and take the extra sand sitting behind their homes.

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The Sarasota and Manatee County property appraisers' offices estimate that Key-wide property values rose 5.4% in the past year. Photo by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 18, 2014
Commission considers millage increase

Commissioners originally sought a flat millage but agreed to consider a tax rate hike to cover rising pension costs and achieve the town's 90-day operating target.

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