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YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. VOLUME 42, NO. 16
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FREE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019
YOUR TOWN
Union offer denied Leaders OK town’s plan for police wages, retirement. PAGE 3
TROPICAL TURKEY
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Jody Wisby and Sandi Drake
Pass the turkey
Yes, it’s fall. And yes, it’s Thanksgiving. But it’s still Longboat, so we celebrate our own way. PAGE 16
The Longboat Key Fire Department donated a turkey and all the fixings for Thanksgiving dinner to longtime resident Jody Wisby in the spirit of the holiday. This is the first year the Fire Department has done a turkey donation, but it usually adopts a family to help out during Christmas, fire department liaison Tina Adams said. The department reached into the community and contacted property managers to see if anyone knew of someone who could use help this holiday season and heard of Wisby through the Paradise Center. The Fire Department hopes to continue the tradition after this year, Adams said.
Nat Kammerer
From the beach to the tennis courts, Longboat Key residents have their Turkey Day traditions. Courtesy photo
Catherine Garey, Cyndi Seamon and Michael Garey
Anniversary funds are in During its 10th anniversary in October, the Lazy Lobster began a campaign to give back to the community it has been serving for so long. From Oct. 15-24, $10 out of every $100 dining check was donated to customers’ choice of Longboat organizations. A total of $1,400 total was raised, with the most votes going to the Longboat Key Turtle Watch. Owners Michael and Catherine Garey recently presented LBKTW President Cyndi Seamon with a check for $670.
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Retriever’s golden touch Deputy fire chief’s dog helps first responders cope with job stress. SEE PAGE 2
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Longboat Key Fire Department Emergency Services Specialist Nick DiSalvo takes a break with Hunter.