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The new roof is a major component of Mar Vista’s $2 million renovation project in Longbeach Village. Terry O'Connor
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 2, 2016
Longboat Key’s Mar Vista hits topping point

The roof is a major component of Mar Vista’s $2 million renovation project.

  • Longboat Key
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Maximus and Ayla Balfour play on the beach during a trip to Longboat Key. Photo courtesy of the Ianellos.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 2, 2016
Welcome, Maximus!

The Ianellos welcomed a new grandson on Aug. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 2, 2016
Daylight saving time ends Nov. 6.

Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour on Saturday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Police Department reports from Oct. 17-21.
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 2, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: 11.2.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports from Oct. 17-21

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan, right, and Sarasota County Commissioner Alan Maio sat in on the joint commission meeting focused on solving traffic woes.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 2, 2016
Joint Longboat-Sarasota commission seeks solutions to traffic jams

Driving into another tourism season, Longboat Key and Sarasota County officials say it’s time to find real answers.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 2, 2016
Country Club Village home tops local sales at $1.45 million

Built in 2009, 7032 Lacantera Circle has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,620 square feet of living area.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 1, 2016
Sarasota Orchestra sets the tone with first dinner of the season

The orchestra welcomed staff and supporters to the first of three Anu & Friends Dinners.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 1, 2016
Key Niners gears up for season

The golf association held a fashion show at their opening luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 1, 2016
Local poodle-lovers lend a helping paw

Attendees at the annual “Puttin on the Poodle” luncheon raised funds for Florida Poodle Rescue.

  • Black Tie
The property is covered in trees and wetlands and has access to the Braden River.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2016
Developer scraps 32-home Manatee County project

According to developer Pat Neal, the required approvals would take too much time to secure.

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 1, 2016
Village Association to merge with Chamber of Commerce

The Siesta Key Village Association unanimously voted to dissolve the organization into the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Blenker Boatworks and Marina of Bradenton worked two days to raise the sunken sailboat. Note the inflated baldders that float the wreck. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 1, 2016
Longboat pays $5,200 to remove derelict sailboat

The Longboat Key Police Department has been in contact with the last listed owner who claims he sold the boat but has no paperwork proving it.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 1, 2016
Film review: 'Aquarius'

Brazilian drama "Aquarius" is an eloquent, lingering exposé of corruption, inequality and greed.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2016
VIDEO: Tricks and treats complete Fright Night

The eighth annual celebration brought some unusual visitors to St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 31, 2016
JFCS honors three couples at new awards ceremony

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast, Inc. hosts Inaugural Legacy Awards Luncheon

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