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Eric Garwood
July 12, 2021

Longboat condo project sells all 16 units

Sage Longboat Key Residences is expected to be completed in late 2022.

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Mark Bergin
July 8, 2021

Whitney Beach Plaza sells for $3.24 million

Ryan Snyder had ownership of Whitney Beach Plaza since 2012.

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Nat Kaemmerer
June 30, 2021

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce gathers guests for Business After Hours

Despite the rain, a couple dozen local businesspeople came to network.

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Nat Kaemmerer
January 7, 2021

Heron about town

A blue heron has captured Longboat Key's attention.

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Nat Kaemmerer
December 24, 2020

St. Mary, Star of the Sea hosts Christmas concert

There was plenty of social distancing and almost no socializing, but the members upheld their tradition.

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Eric Garwood
March 16, 2020

Chiles and partners aim to make furniture from Australian pines

Invasive trees on parking lot land will be milled, dried and turned into custom tables and benches.

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Nat Kaemmerer
March 1, 2020

751 Emerald Harbor Drive: Langteau home

The Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 7.

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Nat Kaemmerer
January 29, 2020

Discussion brings new members and social hour to Temple Beth Israel

Longboat Key's Jewish community center sees increase in education programs.

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Nat Kaemmerer
January 28, 2020

49ers otter win in Miami, Mote residents predict

Mote otters take over the football prediction game while manatees' habitat is renovated.

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Nat Kaemmerer
January 21, 2020

Longboat Key Chamber starts the new year with annual awards

To move forward, the Chamber first looked back at their successes over 2019.

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Nat Kaemmerer
January 17, 2020

Seaplace residents enjoy cabaret show

Singer and show was a huge hit with residents.

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Brendan Lavell
November 20, 2019

Harris Francois ready to step up as Longboat Key Club tennis director

Briana Harris Francois worked under John Woods for seven years at Longboat Key Club. Now, she's succeeding the only Director of Tennis the club has ever known — and she's spent a lifetime preparing for it.

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Katie Johns
May 22, 2019

Longboat sisters work in their own ways to protect the environment

Sophia and Addison Riesen protect the environment in different ways but share the same goal – protect marine animals and the environment.

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Katie Johns
May 2, 2019

Turtle Watch celebrates tortuga season

On May 2, the Longboat Key Turtle Watch hosted its annual fundraising event, Fiesta de las Tortugas.

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Katie Johns
April 24, 2019

Rotary Club invites public to first responder event

For the first time, the Rotary Club of Longboat Key is offering a limited number of tickets to residents for their first responder appreciation event on May 5.

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Katie Johns
March 27, 2019

Temple Beth Israel goes from baroque to Broadway

The Third Annual Florence Katz Memorial Concert brought more than 200 people to the temple March 27.

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Katie Johns
February 6, 2019

Christensens reflect on 40 years of Harry's Continental Kitchens

In February 1979, Harry's Continental Kitchens started its takeout business. Forty years later, that service has expanded to including a deli, bakery and restaurant.

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Kevin McQuaid
November 28, 2018

Klauber's real estate ambitions stretched into downtown Sarasota

Murf Klauber's real estate ambitions in the late 1990s stretched far beyond The Colony on Longboat Key and into downtown Sarasota, where he proposed Ringling Park One, a $750 million, high-tech development with a conference center, hotels, shops and resid

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Katie Johns
October 10, 2018

Looking toward the future: Plymouth Harbor Foundation awards scholarships

In September, the Plymouth Harbor Foundation awarded 16 scholarships to employees and employees’ children.

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Katie Johns
June 20, 2018

Mort Siegler remembered for philanthropic spirit

Siegler, a family man and builder driven by details, died Tuesday, June 12.

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Katie Johns
April 14, 2018

Twin Shores breaks ground on pool

On April 14, residents gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony for a pool site.

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Katie Johns
March 27, 2018

Tennis Center says farewell to season

The Friends of Tennis hosted the annual potluck to mark the end of season and say thank you to team captains March 27,

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Katie Johns
November 29, 2017

Armel Jewelers shines through 50 years

After visiting Sarasota in the late 1960s, Sid and Arlene Melnick knew a location on St. Armands was meant to be.

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Katie Johns
November 11, 2017

Longboat Key salutes veterans

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosted the fourth annual Veterans Day Parade and Honor Program on Nov. 11.

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Katie Johns
September 27, 2017

Save the Date: Kiwanis Club Gourmet Lawn Party

This year's annual lawn party will take place on Dec. 2.

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Katie Johns
February 21, 2017

St. Mary's Men's Club honors Don Prola

About 50 golfers enjoyed lunch at the IMG Academy Golf Club in Bradenton before a round on the course.

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Katie Johns
February 18, 2017

Longboat Key Center for Arts, Culture and Education Task Force presents plan to locals

Bob Nosal and Bob Trisolini hosted the event at Islands West on Feb. 18.

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Katie Johns
November 30, 2016

Pettingell’s sweet tradition continues

Real estate agent Roger Pettingell gave out 130 pies for Thanksgiving this year.

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Katie Johns
November 9, 2016

It's Read Everywhere brings Observer around the world

Observer readers didn't forget to pack an Observer paper when jet setting around the world.

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Katie Johns
October 19, 2016

Longboat Key Rotary Club to host 3rd annual Veterans Day Parade

All veterans are invited to register and participate in the event.

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Observer Staff
October 4, 2016

Longboat Key financial reporting wins top honor

Longboat Key’s Finance Department and Director Sue Smith are primarily responsible.

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Katie Johns
July 5, 2016

Cafe L'Europe hosts Operation Kindness for benefit evening

The organization's volunteers gathered for an evening of dining and recognition

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Matt Walsh
June 22, 2016

The temptations of ‘OPM’

Longboat Key’s Shakedown Fund is flush with millions of dollars for parks. Commissioners should resist the urge to splurge with OPM — other people’s money.