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Many Australian pines were planted in the early 1900s as ornamentals.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 14, 2019
With an accent on safety, Longboat ups the bounty on Australian pines

Reimbursement program is adjusted to account for prices of tree removal.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Laposky was a market-research executive with Arbitron before coming to Longboat Key.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 14, 2019
Conversation with: David Lapovsky

Planning & Zoning Board's newly chosen member is no stranger to development issues on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Photo courtesy Philly.com
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • May 13, 2019
Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen are a winning pair in witty 'Long Shot'

This film is a delicious dose of sex, politics and rock 'n' roll, but it's also about compromising morality for career.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The bridge project is expected to cost about $3.8 million.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 13, 2019
Longboat Pass bridge work begins in June

$3.8 million in renovations will extend its life while officials consider its long-term usefulness.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County posts notice signs in areas where Lyngbya algae gas been detected. They encourage residents to report algae sightings to the FDEP.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 13, 2019
New algal bloom in county waters sparks health concerns among residents

A foul-smelling bloom of algae has been located in Sarasota County's Intracoastal Waterway.

  • Sarasota
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Emily Martin was one of several soloists at “An Afternoon of Operetta.” Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • May 13, 2019
Artist Series, Choral Artists and opera provide musical Mother's Day weekend

Performers from several professional arts organizations in the area provided memorable Mother's Day weekend entertainment last weekend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Town officials learned the budget passed last September is on track at the mid-year mark.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 13, 2019
Longboat's mid-year revenue and spending track with budget

As town prepares for a new budget season, leaders hear positive report on how current budget is faring.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 12, 2019
Euphemia Haye walks to end Type 1 Diabetes

On May 11, Ray and D'Arcy Arpke hosted the annual walk in honor of their daughter Kate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 11, 2019
Dragon Boat Festival gives residents a sense of community

Rowers from all over North America travel to the festival in Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 11, 2019
Local society offers rosy afternoon of flowers, family

Attendees had the opportunity to attend the free event at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 11, 2019
Runners dash down Siesta Key beach for Mothers Day race

Great Mothers Day Race attracts about 350 athletes on Saturday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Dick Vitale poses with the pediatric cancer survivors in attendance.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 11, 2019
Dick Vitale Gala raises more than $4.3 million for pediatric cancer research

The gala, which benefited the V Foundation for Cancer Research, was held May 10 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 10, 2019
Longboat Key Club members become tacky tourists

Members celebrated the end of the season in the Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 10, 2019
Mothers and sons dance the night away at the Sarasota Fairgrounds

Guests could dance, ride in a horse-drawn carriage and dine on a Chick-Fil-A buffet at the mother and son date night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sea turtle nests are frequently taped off with bright signs. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 10, 2019
County encourages beach visitors to “keep light out of sight” of sea turtle nests

With over 200 nests per mile, Sarasota County hosts the largest nesting sea turtle population on Florida’s gulf coast.

  • Sarasota
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