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Gregory Goodrid and Stephanie Goodrid Lawson, of Indianapolis, sold their Unit 304 condominium at 2675 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Raymond Hurd and Mimi Hurd, trustees, of Lebanon, Tennessee, for $2.15 million.
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  • February 7, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 22-26 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Veinte tops the week's sales at $2.15 million.

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Ride Entertainment's concept for Ken Thompson Park on City Island shows boat docks for water taxi and boaters and the proposed park golf area.
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  • February 7, 2024
City Island attraction park proposal merits further study

Divided over a public-private partnership proposal to activate Ken Thompson Park, commissioners voted 3-2 to allow further evaluation of Ride Entertainment's project.

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Town’s investments end on a positive in 2023
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  • February 7, 2024
Town’s investments end on a positive in 2023

Compared to an unrealized loss in 2022, the town of Longboat Key’s net investment income in 2023 reached about $3.7 million.

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Corvettes on the Circle would draw in Corvette owners from all over, with a maximum capacity of 175 cars.
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  • February 6, 2024
St. Armands' Corvettes on the Circle canceled due to city decision

The Skyway Corvette Club was told vehicles are no longer allowed on the St. Armands Circle Park grass, which stopped the event that celebrated 25 years in 2023.

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Woman unable to locate her car in parking lot asks for police assistance
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  • February 6, 2024
Woman unable to locate her car in parking lot asks for police assistance

The responding Longboat Key officer went on the hunt for the citizen’s vehicle in the public parking lot. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Longboat couple brings back safety awareness program
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  • February 6, 2024
Longboat couple brings back safety awareness program

Mike and Lynn Madden will teach a three-part series at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, to help retirees protect themselves in unexpected situations.

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Rick Piccolo
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  • February 6, 2024
CEO of SRQ updates Kiwanis Club on the airport's growth

Rick Piccolo's presentation highlighted the area's recent growth and future plans for expanding and improving the airport.

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Boaters anchor near Jewfish Key.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 6, 2024
Jewfish Key files petition for removal from town of Longboat Key

The town of Longboat Key must now conduct a feasibility survey to consider the petition for contraction or deannexation.

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Co-chair of Taste and Tunes of the Key Lynn Hancock and Susan Phillips
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  • February 5, 2024
Longboat Key Garden Club puts new spin on annual fundraiser

Tastes and Tunes of the Keys skipped the fashion show to highlight the delish dishes from local vendors and create casual atmosphere for mingling.

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Christ Church of Longboat Key installs first full-time pastor
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  • February 5, 2024
Christ Church of Longboat Key installs first full-time pastor

Longboat Key church leaders recognize the Rev. Julia Piermont during the installation ceremony at Christ Church.

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue Liaison Lisa Boggs.
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  • February 5, 2024
Longboat Key Fire Rescue welcomes new support team member

After a career in construction, the department's new fire rescue liaison, Lisa Boggs says, is ready to serve the community.

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Madeline Walker painting
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  • February 5, 2024
Seaplace Condominium residents share their art with the community

The resident artists exhibited paintings, cards and clothing, along with a handful of authors selling their books.

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The Town Center Green will continue on to Phase 3, which includes a new public library in town through Sarasota County.
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  • February 4, 2024
First public meeting set for new Longboat library

Sarasota County’s first meeting about the Town Center Green public library project will be held Feb. 12.

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The penthouse at 415 L Ambiance Drive has floor-to-ceiling windows.
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  • February 2, 2024
$11 million penthouse sale breaks Longboat Key condo record

The penthouse of the L'Ambiance condominium complex sold for $11 million, the highest recorded condominium sale on Longboat Key.

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Sarasota Opera’s 2018 production of Carmen.
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  • February 2, 2024
Sarasota Opera’s season spans timeless classics and forgotten gems

Opera is not just for the elite. Check out one of this season’s productions and see for yourself.

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Locations of the new St. Armands speed tables are marked in red.
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