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Michael Garey File photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • August 16, 2017
Gareys expand expertise

Michael and Catherine Garey were brought in to style Giorgio's on Hillview.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sisters Donna Arnold and Sharry Lueck have no regrets that fostering Bullet has turned into a full-time family affair. They enjoy snuggling with him as much as he does.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 16, 2017
Flood of volunteers help Bradenton animal rescue

About 70 animals went into foster care in less than 24 hours.

  • East County
  • News
This Little Free Library box is located at Bicentennial Park. Another one is located at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 16, 2017
Little Library spotting

Longboat Key is home to at least two Little Free Library boxes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Katheryn Himmelspach Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 16, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Aug. 17, 2017

Katheryn Marie Himmelspach, Kevin Dean Carter, Timothy John Hurley, Shirley B. Klein, Dr. Earl M. Mumford and Betty Oxford died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jake and Connor Krug. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 16, 2017
East County High 5 moments: 08.16.17

East County High 5 moments: 08.16.17

  • East County
  • Sports
Jordan Schmucker.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 16, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: Jordan Schmucker

The Lakewood Ranch junior talks volleyball, chocolate and Marvel movies.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 7405 Seacroft Cove sold recently for, for $1.23 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 16, 2017
Country Club East home sells for $1.23 million

Residential real estate for July 31-Aug. 4

  • East County
  • Real Estate
On Aug. 10, the larger of the two Whitney cottages was moved to its new location, a 0.44 acre plot at 521 Broadway St. The smaller cottage followed on Tuesday.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 16, 2017
Longboat Key arts center cottages find a new home

Fundraising continues to transform two buildings into a permanent base for Longboat Key Historical Society.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
On Aug. 31, FDOT will host a public hearing on the future of the Cortez Bridge.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 16, 2017
FDOT aims to determine how to improve the Cortez Bridge

Department officials are considering whether to repair or replace the 1950s-era bridge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 16, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 17

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!
    By
  • John McGuire
  • August 16, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.17.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 15, 2017
Film review: 'Lady Macbeth'

'Lady Macbeth' is a slow, methodical thriller that exposes the morally bereft.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Brendan Ragan and Betsy Helmer. Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 15, 2017
Theater review: 'Pilgrims'

'Pilgrims' explores the challenges of outer and inner space at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Sarasota County will experience a partial solar eclipse right as students across the district are being dismissed for the day.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 15, 2017
Schools to cancel outdoor activities, excuse early dismissals for solar eclipse

Sarasota County Schools will be open as usual on Aug. 21, with some minor changes put in place for students' safety.

  • Sarasota
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It's unusual to have two full-size golf courses in a beachside community the size of Longboat Key, real estate experts said.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 15, 2017
Longboat's ZIP code is Florida's 11th priciest real estate market

Nearby beach communities also land in state's top 20.

  • Longboat Key
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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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