LONGBOAT
Observer Longboat Key’s weekly newspaper since 1978
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 41, NO. 4
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YOUR TOWN
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A job well done.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Businesses see red Algal bloom’s effects and perceptions take their toll on Key. PAGE 3
David Oliger
Zach Schield
Fire Rescue recognitions Longboat Key Fire Rescue firefighters-paramedics received new hardware Sept. 4. David Oliger and Zach Schield received their badges during a pinning ceremony, signifying their completion of a year of training, drills and testing. At the ceremony, four others received citation bars for a marine rescue in June. Lt. Bryan Carr received a certificate for completing the Managing Officer Program, and firefighter Tirso Guerrero received a pin and certificate for reaching five years of service with the Longboat Key Fire Rescue.
Restaurants on lunch break Looking to dine on the island? Check restaurant hours first. A few Longboat Key restaurants have announced annual temporary closings or adjusted hours until season picks up again come October. Below is a list of hours and closings. Bon appétit! n Harry’s Continental Kitchens is closed until Oct. 11 n Euphemia Haye Restaurant is closed until Sept. 27 n Simply Susanne’s Cafe is closed and will open Oct. 1. n The Lazy Lobster has shortened hours until October. It is open from 4-9 p.m. Sunday through Monday. n The Blue Dolphin Cafe is continuing to operate under summer hours from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day.
Courtesy photos
A coyote was spotted in the dunes on the north end of the Key.
Here to stay?
Send them packing? Longboat coyotes, possibly as many as four, are smart and pose a pet threat, experts say. SEE PAGE 6
Coexistence with coyotes is too risky, not an option, opponents say. SEE PAGE 8-9
An eye on the streets
Turtle Tracks AUG. 26 TO SEPT. 1: Nests False Crawls
A coyote runs near St. Mary Queen of the Sea.
2018 2017 0 0 0 0
Photographer keeps his art realistic. SEE PAGE 15
YEAR TO DATE: 2018 2017 Nests 993 1,285 False Crawls 1,003 1,168 Source: Mote Marine Laboratory Data for Longboat Key
Katie Johns
Allan Mestel finds beauty in authenticity.
A+E Sights and sounds. INSIDE