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Longboat Key is due to receive $3 million in COVID-19 federal relief funding. Town Manager Tom Harmer said the timing is good as the town begins the budgeting process for fiscal year 2022.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 29, 2021
Longboat Key due to receive $3 million in COVID-19 federal relief

Town Manager Tom Harmer said he anticipates Longboat Key will receive of half the federal funding in 60 days.

  • Longboat Key
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Maxine Tauber
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 29, 2021
Temple Beth Israel sees blended experiences for Passover 2021

The BIW gift shop reopened, albeit temporarily, to help members who are away from their families.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 29, 2021
Golf championship traverses two courses

The men teed off at the Links course on Friday and the Harbourside course on Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 29, 2021
Bay Island properties sell for $7 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 15-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Upon completion, another 7.9 miles of trail will connect to the current norther terminus at Culverhouse Nature Park.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 29, 2021
County names Legacy Trail extension trailheads

Construction on the three extensions segments is expected to be fully complete by the end of 2022.

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Lakewood Ranch kids Palmer and Emma Naumann play with plush dolls.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 28, 2021
Families roll through Nathan Benderson Park for Big Truck Day 2021

The annual event had families checking out large vehicles at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Asset Manager Ruth Hofer and Project Manager Philipp Hartl (not pictured) hope the Linger Lodge restaurant will open in January. The restaurant is not undergoing any renovations.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • March 28, 2021
Campground revamp under way at Linger Lodge

Improvements to the Linger Lodge RV campground are underway

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 27, 2021
Sarasota Chamber marks 100 years with annual breakfast

The event was held March 26 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A.G. Lafley, Teri Hansen, Al Maio Hagen Brody, Cathy Layton and Bill Waddill cuts the ribbon.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 27, 2021
Bay Park Conservancy hosts Mangrove Walkway Ribbon Cutting

The Mangrove Walkway will be open to the public April 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Construction started March 15 on the roundabout at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 26, 2021
Longboat Key leaders express concerns about U.S. 41-Gulfstream roundabout

Construction has gotten underway at the downtown Sarasota intersection.

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Keara Escobedo participates in Sarasota High School's 2020 drive-thru graduation.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 26, 2021
Sarasota schools plan outdoor graduation ceremonies

The ceremonies will largely be held at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 26, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church takes yoga to meditation garden

The burgeoning yogis unrolled their mats in the shade of the bougainvillea.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • March 25, 2021
Joel Ascencio named Longboat Key's officer of the year

Thursday morning marked the Longboat Key Police Department's first awards ceremony.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 25, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts Meet, Greet, Eat

The chamber is looking to restarting its regular monthly events as the pandemic winds down.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Father Dave Marshall
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 25, 2021
Ramping up services

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church unveiled its new ramps and terrace.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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