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    In Memoriam |
  • February 8, 2021
John H. Maxheim

John passed away peacefully at home in Longboat Key, Florida early on December 22nd after a long battle with cancer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Even once they can fly, juvenile Royal terns can be seen trailing their parents, loudly begging for food. (Miri Hardy)
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  • Miri Hardy
  • February 8, 2021
Bird of the week: Royal tern

Shaggy crest makes them easy to spot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A streetlight is pictured in the Country Club Shores neighborhood.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 8, 2021
Longboat Key sticking with approved streetlights despite resident criticisms

Part of Longboat Key's undergrounding project calls for the installation of new streetlights.

  • Longboat Key
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Unit 1601 at 35 Watergate Drive was built in 2003. It has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,751 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 7, 2021
Casey Key home sells for $6.25 million

Sarasota-area residential real estate sales for Jan. 24-29.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Unit 603 condominium at 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive was built in 2005 with four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,861 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 7, 2021
Beach Residences condo sells for $3.75 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 25-29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota Memorial Hospital medical team embarked on a charter bus Sunday afternoon for Raymond James Stadium.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 7, 2021
SMH medical team heads to the Super Bowl

24 members of a patient-care group boarded a bus after a tailgate-party celebration.

  • Sarasota
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Mackenzie Riley, founder Jenny Townsend and Annelise Kummer had a blast.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 6, 2021
Music Compound celebrates five years

The music school celebrated its fifth anniversary with a festive event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 6, 2021
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County hosts Drive-In Steak & Burger

The event had a drive-in format while still honoring the 2021 Youth of the Year.

  • Black Tie
Longboat Key sent this letter in the mail with a special code for residents to fill out the annual citizen survey online. Photo courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 5, 2021
Citizen survey doubles its response rate

A presentation before the Longboat Key Town Commission is scheduled for April 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Commissioner James Satcher said he submitted a $25 payment Friday to cover the $10 state certification fee he was required to pay during his candidacy and a $15 return fee.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • February 5, 2021
Manatee County commissioner says missed certification fee a mistake

Commissioner: Payment for missing certification fee bounced while switching bank accounts

  • East County
  • News
At least in the short term, Larry Thompson said it is unlikely for the college to resume a partnership with the town of Longboat Key in building a Town Center. Photo Courtesy of Ringling College of Art and Design
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 5, 2021
Ringling College unlikely to partner with Longboat, president says

Ringling College of Art and Design President Larry Thompson cited several reasons why it's "not probable" for a partnership to resume.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 5, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: People and their dogs

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Lisa Baskfield and Lynn Larson
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 5, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key learns the ABCs of CBD

The first speaker of February was Lisa Baskfield, who owns Nature's Gem CBD.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 5, 2021
Christ Church of Longboat Key hosts fourth food drive

The church welcomed friends and residents into the parking lot to donate nonperishables.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 5, 2021
New owners expect to keep Longboat compound a family getaway

11-bedroom property sold recently for $6.75 million.

  • Longboat Key
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