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  • Liz Ramos
  • April 20, 2021
Playground party in Lakewood Ranch

Mommy and Me Play Dates provides opportunities for children and their mothers to socialize in Lakewood Ranch

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The town is in discussions with the Florida Department of Transportation about improving its crosswalks.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 19, 2021
Commissioners hear from the town on future projects

Topics that came up included maintaining the beach, improving roadways and mitigating flooding.

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A baby turtle from Longboat Key was rehabbing in summer 2020 after it disoriented and ended up in a pool. Photo Credit: Nat Kaemmerer
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 19, 2021
Town Commission to consider ordinance for sea turtle protections

Longboat Key has higher sea turtle disorientation rates than many surrounding areas, according to FWC data.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • April 19, 2021
Turtle walks begin ahead of Longboat Key turtle season

Sometimes, turtles arrive before May 1, but that may not happen this year with chillier Gulf waters.

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In some areas of the county, fixed routes will be replaced with a mobility-on-demand service.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 19, 2021
SCAT's mobility-on-demand service to start in June

As part of the Sarasota County Area Transit overhaul, a new rideshare service will begin in June.

  • Sarasota
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George Turner has more than 40 years of law enforcement experience.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 19, 2021
Former Brooksville chief to fill in as interim Longboat Key police chief

George Turner served as a captain for the Longboat Key Police Department from December 2001 through October 2007.

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A fourth hotel is proposed for 5810 Midnight Pass Road, which currently serves as paid beach parking.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 19, 2021
Fourth hotel proposal submitted for Siesta Key

A 100-room hotel on 2.15 acres is proposed for a parcel located near Siesta Key Beach at 5810 Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
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Newly-appointed District 5 commissioner Maureen Merrigan’s term runs through March 2022. She fills the vacancy left by Ed Zunz.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 19, 2021
Merrigan appointed to fill Longboat commission vacancy

Longboat Key town commissioners also considered Gene Jaleski and Christopher Carman.

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Susan Goldfarb and TBI executive director Isaac Azerad will begin their new arrangement June 1.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer and Mark Bergin
  • April 16, 2021
Longboat Key Education Center merges with Temple Beth Israel

The Longboat institution will now be known as the Education Center at Temple Beth Israel once the merge is official.

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A land amendment that would allow development beyond the Future Development Area Boundary line under limited circumstances was approved for transmittal by the Manatee County Commission on Thursday.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • April 15, 2021
Manatee County sends development boundary line amendment request to state

After the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity reviews the development request, Manatee Commission will decide whether development will be allowed east of the development boundary line.

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  • David Conway
  • April 15, 2021
Tests show elevated red tide levels in Sarasota waters

The red tide present in the Gulf of Mexico is affecting beaches including Siesta, Lido and Longboat Key.

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Christine Rothberg will continue as a marketing consultant for the Sand Cay Beach Resort in addition to her new role with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 15, 2021
Chamber hires director of marketing and communications

Christine Rothberg has 17 years of marketing experience.

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Collin Morikawa won the World Golf Championships-Workday Championship at The Concession in February. Tournament officials announced Thursday that more than $400,000 charitable funds had been raised by the event.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 15, 2021
PGA Tour announces charitable impact of Workday Championship

The event was held at The Concession Golf Club in the Lakewood Ranch area in February.

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Since Longboat Key did not spend more than $750,000 of federal expenditures or state financial assistance, it is not required to undergo a federal or state audit.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 15, 2021
Third party completes audit of Longboat Key

Mauldin & Jenkins conducted the audit.

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Although restaurants reported indoor dining activity has increased in 2021, demand continues to be high for outdoor dining space.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 15, 2021
Feeding Frenzy: Sarasota restaurants adjust to increased activity

This time last year, dining rooms were forced to close because of COVID-19. Today, some restaurants are struggling to keep up with demand from customers eager to eat out.

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