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The Gregorius brothers hope their app brings families and friends back together.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 25, 2017
StoryTime brings the family back together

The app's READwithME features allows users to video chat while reading the same book.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At 183 feet in height, Islands West is one of the two tallest buildings on Longboat Key. The structure has a 360-foot setback from Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 25, 2017
How High: Building heights stall push for Longboat code changes

As town staff aim to bring dozens of properties into conformity, concerns about building heights bubble to the surface.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 25, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Norman Reiter, Doris Blair and Betty Swift died.

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  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force Chairman Tom Freiwald speaks to the crowd at Monday’s Sarasota-Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 25, 2017
Task Force makes progress with traffic fixes

Three of four ideas outlined by the Longboat Key group are moving forward.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 25, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 1.25.2017

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key residents attended an informational forum last week at which Unicorp National Developments President Chuck WhIttall answered questions in advance of a March 14 referendum on expanding density at the Colony.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 25, 2017
Colony developer releases traffic study

An analysis shows the proposal to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will reduce traffic. But how, exactly?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Tendall donated 10 Strider bikes to Children First over the holidays.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 25, 2017
Longboater gives kids ride of a lifetime

John Tendall donated 10 Strider balance bikes to Children First.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 25, 2017
St. Mary hosts baby shower

The women's guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church brought gifts for the women of SOLVE.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Zachary Fuesser prepares to fire his Krieghoff K-80 Sporter.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 25, 2017
Sporting clays given a shot at Ancient Oak

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Guy Virgilio congratulates his team on winning the Class 5A District 8 title.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 25, 2017
Lakewood Ranch girls soccer coach keeps Mustangs stable

He recently hit the 300 win milestone with the Mustangs.

  • East County
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Guests will enjoy food from 46 restaurants at the 10th annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting Jan. 29.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 25, 2017
Toast to the Most: Enjoy the Forks & Corks Grand Tasting to the fullest

We've got the insider tips needed to get the most out of the Forks & Corks main event.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Photo by Joe Lutz
    A time to celebrate |
  • January 25, 2017
Just Married: Kiki Steinberg and Trent Bowers

On Dec. 3 the couple proved that it's never too late for young love.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Liz and Anne Hampton Callaway
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 25, 2017
Sarasota's music scene: Looking ahead

There’s no shortage of things to look forward to in Sarasota’s music world. Here are a few favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
Ben Affleck wrote, directed and starred in "Live By Night." Photo courtesy of "Live By Night."
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 25, 2017
Longboat Key gets nod in Ben Affleck's movie

‘Live By Night’ mentions Longboat Key but wasn't filmed in the area.

  • Longboat Key
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State Sen. Greg Steube has filed two bills that have rankled Sarasota and Manatee counties’ municipalities.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 25, 2017
Steube tax bill may cost Longboat thousands

Sen. Greg Steube submits legislation that will cap business tax payments at $25.

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