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Michael DeWulf painting at his live art show at Wyland Gallery on Aug. 4.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • August 9, 2023
Sarasota artist draws audience with live show at Wyland Gallery

Sarasota-based artist Michael DeWulf paints for 10 to 14 hours to grow in his craft.

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St. Armands Circle is among Sarasota's primary attractions for visitors and residents alike.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 9, 2023
Bid to renew St. Armands Business Improvement District falls short

The special tax district and its enhanced level of city services will end Sept. 30. Now the debate begins over what to do with unspent funds.

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Ruthie Ball, 7, looks at her "hall of fame" with her mom Jill.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 9, 2023
Families find benefits outweigh challenges of living on Longboat Key

Parents and their children have adapted to school commute and extracurricular challenges — and found communities that span generations.

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Alana Bjork and Chuck Wolfe
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  • Petra Rivera
  • August 8, 2023
Chiles Hospitality awards student scholarships to nine employees

Employees at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub qualified for scholarships funded by Manatee Community Foundation.

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Gail Loefgren returned to the chamber in September 2013 after a five-year hiatus.
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  • August 8, 2023
Gail Loefgren reflects on 25 years of service as chamber president

After announcing her retirement, the president of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce recounts the impact that the island has had on her.

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Annabeth Howell and James Nicholson at the stingray touch tank at Mote Marine Aquarium in August 2023.
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  • August 8, 2023
Education coordinator leads her first redesigned summer camps at Mote

The summer camps at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium engage children in themed fun and education.

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Updated town budget lowers millage rate, increases revenue, expenses
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 8, 2023
Updated town budget lowers millage rate, increases revenue, expenses

Town Manager Howard Tipton presented the Longboat Key Town Commission with slight changes to the anticipated budget, which is set to be adopted in September.

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Police refuse to take resident's unwanted ammunition
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 8, 2023
Police refuse to take resident's unwanted ammunition

Longboat Key Police were called by a resident to take possession of unwanted ammunition. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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April Glasco lines up children to get a free Kona Ice.
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  • August 7, 2023
Committee at Temple Beth Israel donates $1,000 worth of school supplies

The Social Action Committee brought three cars full of school supplies to the Second Chance Last Opportunity back-to-school drive.

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Longboat Key golden retriever befriends a manatee
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  • August 7, 2023
Longboat Key golden retriever befriends a manatee

The two friendly animals got to know each other during a fishing excursion.

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Barb Torrence has been working at the Longboat Key Library for about seven years, since she retired from being a librarian in Michigan.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 7, 2023
Town Center Phase 3 on horizon — with focus on new library

The Sarasota County-led project will take off next fiscal year, aimed at providing a new public resource on Longboat Key.

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Randy and Martha Wells
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  • August 2, 2023
Husband and wife dolphin researchers balance each other's strengths

Randy and Martha Wells met through the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program and have complemented each other’s strengths ever since.

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Gary Morrison, of Longboat Key, and Kimberly Skaff, of Charleston, West Virginia, sold their Unit 607 condominium at 1241 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Eric Doubell, trustee, of Stow, Ohio, for $3.15 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 2, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 17-21 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A condominium in The Water Club tops the week's sales at $3.15 million.

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Warmer water temperatures in Florida may have future impacts on Sarasota Bay, according to some local experts.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • August 2, 2023
Warmer water temperatures already have effect on Sarasota Bay

Local experts and water recreation guides weigh in on the impacts of rising water temperatures in Sarasota Bay.

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Dr. William Nields presented at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church on July 28.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • August 1, 2023
Doctor discusses holistic prevention of Alzheimer's

Dr. William Nields spoke to St. Armands Key Lutheran Church about fighting cognitive decline.

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Trish Shinkle served as Town Clerk for the town of Longboat Key from June 2006 to June 2026.
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Plymouth Harbor residents Dr. Frederick "Fred" Moffat, George "Gus" Nimick and James "Jim" Griffith each cut into their cakes in a unique triple 99th birthday celebration.
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The home at 6161 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $8 million. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,224 square feet of living area.
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