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Longboat Key

Low water levels concentrate fish and other aquatic animals, sustaining migratory and native wading birds, including imperiled species like wood storks.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • June 15, 2024
Rainfall ends record low water levels at Myakka

Periodic dry conditions, resulting from extended drought, regulate and benefit plant and animal communities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dick McLaughlin and Julia Piermont
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • June 14, 2024
Christ Church builds community to become a year-round church

Christ Church of Longboat Key hosted its first monthly lunch to encourage fellowship among congregants.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A draft rendering shows the view from the terrace, overlooking the Town Center Green.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 14, 2024
For enhanced public library, LBK Foundation needs to raise $3.5M

A single donation of roughly that size could also come with naming rights.

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JoAnne Hatch Galbraith Bruch
    In Memoriam |
  • June 12, 2024
JoAnne Hatch Galbraith Bruch

JoAnne Hatch (Galbraith) Bruch, born in New York City Aug. 9, 1935, peacefully departed on June 5, 2024, in Dallas, Texas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Edwardo Diaz and Yenifer Aries clean up the sidewalk outside Alvin's Island shop after torrential rains caused flooding on St. Armands Circle on June 12.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • June 12, 2024
St. Armands cleans up after heavy rains

Columbia Restaurant and Cha-Cha Coconuts on St. Armands Circle will reopen Wednesday.

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Areas of Longboat Key, like Gulfside Road, were still flooded on Wednesday morning, with more rain expected this week.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 12, 2024
Longboat Key residents advised to stay vigilant under flood watch

More rainfall and a high tide are expected for Wednesday afternoon, with flood watches in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 12, 2024
Flood watch remains in effect for Sarasota and Manatee counties

Another heavy rainfall event is expected, says the National Weather Service.

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New Longboat Key ordinance enables more resilient construction
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 12, 2024
New Longboat Key ordinance enables more resilient construction

In response to new FEMA flood maps, town commissioners approve a measure to allow for additional freeboard in low-lying areas of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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The oblivious politicians
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 12, 2024
The oblivious politicians

Mike Moran, Neil Rainford and Joe Neunder are on track to punish the EDC’s success. For what?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
One of the Tiki huts from the Longboat Key Club lies in pieces on the beach in front of the club on Sept. 29, 2022, after Hurricane Ian.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 12, 2024
What to know for the 2024 hurricane season, according to the experts

With NOAA predicting above-average hurricane activity this year, a disaster preparedness seminar shares facts on storm hazards and how to survive them.

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Brenda Jameson, Caleb Jameson, Sam DiGiammarino and Connie Schindewolf
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • June 12, 2024
Childhood turtle rescue inspires student to pursue marine biology

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch helped Caleb Jameson find his path. Now, he helps others find turtle tracks.

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  • Neighbors
The Unit 102 condominium at 4651 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $5.65 million.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 12, 2024
Longboat Key property valuations rise nearly 10%

The preliminary taxable values rose from $8.34 billion in 2023 to $9.14 billion in 2024. That could mean an additional $1.5 million in revenue for fiscal year 2025.

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Michael Karp brings out an article he found on a topic they were discussing in Thinking Out Loud.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • June 12, 2024
Retired trial lawyer moderates discussion groups on current events

Mike Karp uses his Bronx roots and legal knowledge to facilitate conversations on world news and political issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 11, 2024
Longboat's emergency medical service commended for excellence

Longboat Key Fire Rescue’s EMS facilities received outstanding marks from the state.

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  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • June 11, 2024
Barry Walden Walsh

Longtime Longboat Key resident Barry W. Walsh passed away peacefully on May 5, 2024, surrounded by family.

  • Longboat Key
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