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Kendall and Lynn Smith sold their home at 618 Owl Way to Robert Caine, trustee, of Sarasota, for $1.88 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 19, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 3-7 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Bird Key home on Owl Way tops the week's sales at $1.88 million.

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Nate Kettler shares the mission of Save Our Seabirds.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • July 19, 2023
Save Our Seabirds rescuers wrangle ducklings, promote volunteering

New Outreach and Volunteer Manager Sarah Rubin has recruited an influx of volunteers who are passionate about the nonprofit's mission.

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The potential Longboat Key Community Center would be located in Whitney Plaza's largest building, at 6810 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 19, 2023
Manatee County explores transforming commercial space in Whitney Plaza

Manatee County may soon enter a lease to create a community center in Longboat Key, a project that has been in talks for years.

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The Bradenton Beach sewer line project is set to be completed late 2024.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 19, 2023
Bradenton Beach Sewer project continues through July

The latest project update says some traffic disruption may occur along Gulf Drive South.

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Sarasota County Mosquito Management patrols the entire county with a full-time crew of 20 and 11 more seasonal workers, treating for larvae and adult populations.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 19, 2023
No malaria on Longboat, but residents should take precautions

Residents should still try to stay safe from mosquitoes, said Town Manager Howard Tipton.

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The new Gulf Island Ferry System utilizes two catamarans, providing residents with a new way to travel between downtown Bradenton and Anna Maria Island.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 18, 2023
Gulf Islands water ferries arrive, service expected in late summer

Coast Guard trial will help finalize ports and run times, with potential to expand port locations in the future.

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Hurricane Ian made landfall Sept. 28, 2022.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 18, 2023
Town officials: Prepping for peak hurricane season should be underway

Longboat Key officials and workers share insights into how to prepare for the 2023 hurricane season.

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Longboat Key Police dispatched to investigate late-night repairs
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 18, 2023
Longboat Key Police dispatched to investigate late-night repairs

A resident called police to warn of hammers and loud power tools being used in the middle of the night. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Michele De Luce and Leighton Allenby made a beach mural on Bay Isles Beach expressing their love for Longboat Key.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • July 18, 2023
Love for Longboat inspires beach mural adored by tourists, residents

New residents Leighton Allenby and Michele De Luce created beach art out of more than 500 pounds of seashells.

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The newly established, voluntary Sea Turtle Protection Zone in Sarasota County focuses on boat strike hotspots and extends to 1.5 miles offshore.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 17, 2023
Sea turtle protection initiative asks boaters to be vigilant, slow down

The new Sea Turtle Protection Zone in Sarasota County was designed to reduce the number of boats striking and injuring turtles.

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A Men's Open division team in the July Independence Volleyball Tournament on Lido Key Beach.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • July 17, 2023
Lido Key hosts pro beach volleyball players from around the state

The July Independence Tournament was held July 15-17 on Lido Key Beach.

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The Longboat Key Garden Club presented grants to different local nonprofits at their annual meeting.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • July 14, 2023
Longboat Key Garden Club awards $60,000 in grants, scholarships

The annual meeting hosted all scholarship and grant recipients to celebrate the impact they have on the Longboat Key community.

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Patti Fige has been working with Longboat Key Planning, Zoning and Building department for six years. She was recently named Plans Examiner of the Year.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 13, 2023
Longboat building official honored as Plans Examiner of the Year

Longboat Key's Patti Fige was honored by the Building Officials Association of Florida at its June conference.

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Emily Brown is a visiting professor of law and director of the Immigration Clinic at The Ohio State University.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 13, 2023
Attorney discusses US immigration issues with LBK Democratic Club

The Longboat Key Democratic Club's July event featured attorney Emily Brown's presentation on the state of the U.S. immigration system.

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Suzy Brenner and Amy Steinhauser at The Paradise Center.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 12, 2023
The Paradise Center receives grant to relaunch its volunteer program

New Project Manager Amy Steinhauser reintroduces the Longboat center's volunteer corps to get members more involved.

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