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The Publix store in Longboat Key launched its curbside pickup service on April 11.
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  • Mark Bergin
  • April 17, 2020
Harmer: 'Community has responded well to restrictions' from COVID-19

Town Manager Tom Harmer said the “projected peak” for coronavirus cases would be in late April or early May for Longboat Key.

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Sarasota took down dozens of Australian pines along Ringling Causeway in late 2019.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 17, 2020
$60,000 refills fund for Australian pine removals

The removal program awards residents up to $1,800 per tree.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 17, 2020
Sarasota County first responders honor physicians

First responders gathered at nine hospitals in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies were among those to participate in the salute to healthcare workers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 17, 2020
First responders salute healthcare workers in Lakewood Ranch

First responders salute healthcare workers in Lakewood Ranch.

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Jennifer Rominiecki said the acquisition of the Historic Spanish Point campus would allow Selby Gardens to do more work focused on natural Florida plants. Photo courtesy Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 17, 2020
Selby Gardens acquires Historic Spanish Point

Facing financial challenges, Historic Spanish Point will become a part of the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens organization effective May 1.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 17, 2020
Meals on wheels

The Bird Key Yacht Club is bringing comfort meals to medical workers.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Guest Author
  • April 17, 2020
You Observed: Tangerine Bay Club neighbors come together

Residents took to their balconies to show appreciation for essential and medical workers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 17, 2020
Longboat Key urges residents to fill out census forms

Longboat Key's self-response rate of 30.6% ranks 347th out of 409 cities and towns in Florida.

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  • News
Temple Emanu-El Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin and his son Jacob donned protective masks decorated with frogs – a reminder of the plague of frogs visited on Egypt during the Passover story.
    By
  • Guest Author
  • April 17, 2020
You Observed: Passover at Temple Emanu-el

Temple prepares for traditional celebration with smaller, safer gatherings.

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Adèle Haenel in "Portrait of a Lady on Fire." Photo source: NEON.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 17, 2020
Binge Blog: Not the lover's choice, but the poet's

"Portrait of a Lady on Fire" and "Sharp Objects" are this week's picks.

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Sarasota Memorial Hospital is conducting 25-30 in-house COVID-19 tests daily.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 16, 2020
Sarasota Memorial Hospital begins in-house COVID-19 testing

The hospital said conducting its own tests will cut the wait time for results from up to 10 days to less than two hours.

  • Sarasota
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The Lakewood Ranch High community is raising money for Roosevelt Atkins, an assistant football coach at the school who has been battling COVID-19.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 16, 2020
Lakewood Ranch High community raising money for assistant football coach

Roosevelt Atkins has been battling COVID-19.

  • East County
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Myakka's Amy and Tyler Clites show off their LEGO trophy after winning the first season of "Lego Masters," which ran 10-episode. Photo courtesy of FOX.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2020
Myakka City couple wins 'LEGO Masters' competition

Tyler and Amy Clites, of Myakka, will have Lego art on display at future LEGOLAND New York Resort.

  • East County
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  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™
  • April 16, 2020
Freya's Personal Reflections About Mediation

Freya's Personal Reflections About Mediation

  • Sarasota
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  • April 16, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 16

Howard Rothstein captured this image of diving pelicans in North Lido Park.

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Staff at the 12th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program sort through the delivery of presents for children up to 18 years of age.
  • December 22, 2025
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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library

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