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Cops Corner

March 18, 2025

Couple reports mysterious keys in their condo unit

When they returned home days prior, they found a keychain and fob in their unit that remains unidentified. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

March 9, 2025

Police investigate suspicious packaging scattered along patio

A resident called to report what appeared to be packaging tossed around her patio by an animal or a person. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Real Estate

March 19, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for March 3-7 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Residences at Longboat Key on Gulf of Mexico Drive tops the week’s sales at $7,475,000.

March 12, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 24-28 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Country Club Shores home on Yawl Lane tops the week’s sales at $4.56 million.

March 5, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 17-21 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on West Royal Flamingo Drive tops the week’s sales at $7.25 million.

February 26, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 10-14 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Robin Drive tops the week’s sales at $5.5 million.

Christ Church moves forward with long-term expansion plan

The church hopes to increase parking and add outdoor space for the organization by repurposing the lot at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Diamond Collar Society forges ahead with Humane Society fundraising

St. Armands turns into St. Patrick's Circle for holiday celebrations

After 30-plus years of managing Beachplace, head staffer bids farewell

Bird Key Yacht Club starts countdown to demo day

Business

Sips celebrates two years of keeping Longboat residents caffeinated

Relaxed restaurant throws open doors to families, furry friends and all visitors

Starbucks location to open on Longboat Key this summer

Columbia Restaurant preserves family tradition while evolving with the times

Couple reports mysterious keys in their condo unit

Police investigate suspicious packaging scattered along patio

Top residential real estate sales for March 3-7 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 24-28 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 17-21 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 10-14 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

Serious questions for Fauci

March is an important month to eat, sleep and be healthy

Florida’s lawsuit against Target: hypocrisy

St. Armands turns into St. Patrick's Circle for holiday celebrations

Bird Key Yacht Club starts countdown to demo day

Gems of car world showcased at Sarasota Yacht Club show

Second Town Green open house on Longboat Key unites community

Bird Key Women's Association smashes doggy fundraising goals

St. Mary show on Longboat Key benefits fashionistas, fauna

St. Armands residents utilize post-storm enlightenment

Attendees pack the house at Taste and Tunes of the Keys

Longboat lets loose at concert series kickoff

Early shoppers pack St. Mary for annual rummage sale deals

Bay Isles Association recognizes town personnel for hurricane response

Longboat art festival patrons enjoy relaxed atmosphere

Longboat Harbour names woman of the year

Annual Gulf Shore rummage sale focuses on rebuilding

Debut St. Mary art show becomes standout creative showcase

Relaxed restaurant throws open doors to families, furry friends and all visitors

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