LONGBOAT
Observer Longboat Key’s weekly newspaper since 1978
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 40, NO. 44
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HAPPY FLAG DAY
Mote seeks land, money for aquarium. PAGE 14 •
THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2018
Sold ... appealed One Colony investor settles, others challenge town’s order. PAGE 4
YOUR TOWN Patriotic parade Fourth of July is just around the corner, and the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce is finalizing its plans for the annual Freedom Fest. In addition to the fun and games that come with the day, David Miller is once again offering a $500 cash prize for the most patriotic float in the parade as long as there are 10 participating business floats. The cost to register is $25. Call the chamber at 383-2466.
Courtesy photo
Jay and Gavin Gosnell
SIGNS OF
CHANGE Town leaders are closing in on a new set of rules that govern via size and number, not content.
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Fishing and fundraising The Longboat Key Firefighters Association hooked some tough competition over the weekend. Members of the association participated in the 11th Annual Fire Charity Fishing Tournament, which benefits the Children’s Burn Camp. Children’s Burn Camp holds the mission of enhancing the lives of young burn survivors. The association donated $100 and an association T-shirt to the cause, though they did not place.
Turtle Tracks JUNE 3-9: Nests False Crawls
2018 2017 126 131 70 89
YEAR TO DATE: 2018 2017 Nests 315 293 False Crawls 218 309 Source: Mote Marine Laboratory Data for Longboat Key
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What’s all the racket? Longboat’s fascination with pickleball draws reporter to the court to try it for herself.
The influence of color. INSIDE
SEE PAGE 15 Kayleigh Omang