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Pop’s Sunset Grill is on the Intercoastal Waterway across from Casey Key.
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  • May 5, 2023
Pop’s Sunset Grill honors restaurant’s roots — and its shrimp Rangoon

Great team. Great food. Sensational views and location. The secret of Pop’s success is no secret at all.

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Mangrove forests are one of the most threatened tropical ecosystems in the world. Florida’s estimated 600,000 acres of mangroves contribute to the overall health of the state’s coastal zone in addition to providing some of the best kayaking experiences.
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Key Life’s intrepid reporter encounters Florida’s unique ecosystem on a kayak tour through Lido Key’s magical mangrove tunnels.

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An aerial shot of The Bay shows its position alongside Sarasota’s iconic bayfront.
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A core group of business, civic and philanthropic leaders in Sarasota came together over the past decade for one common cause: to turn a parking lot into a world-class park.

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The original Revere Quality House now serves as a guest house and pool pavilion for a newer 4,755-square-foot “companion house” built in 2007. Similar design motifs unify the two structures to create a lavish Siesta Key estate.
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Siesta Key property shares tales of two homes — one of which is legendary

Every house has a story or two to tell. But this home on Siesta Key has so many that it’s hard to tell where to begin.

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American Jewish Committee Regional President Anne Virag and Regional Director Brian Lipton were present for the proclamation.
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Longboat proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month

Town Commissioner BJ Bishop read the proclamation at the May 1 regular meeting.

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Jake’s Ice Cream on Siesta Key
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  • May 4, 2023
Key spots to satisfy your urge for ice cream on Siesta, Longboat

No need for screaming. There are plenty of places on the keys to satisfy your ice cream cravings.

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FPL released its 2023 hurricane season residential storm tips.
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  • May 4, 2023
FPL releases storm-ready tips ahead of hurricane season

Hurricane season starts June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30.

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As much as SOS is an inviting place for people to behold birds — from pelicans to parakeets — the facility’s primary business is helping to revive ailing ones.
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  • May 3, 2023
Save Our Seabirds takes off on expansion plans for the nonprofit

Aaron Virgin, the new CEO of Save our Seabirds, has big plans for the avian sanctuary.

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Irene Chang-Britt’s story is one of personal growth and reinvention.
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  • May 3, 2023
Former Pepperidge Farm CEO is living her dream life on Bird Key

Irene Chang-Britt, the former CEO of Pepperidge Farm, shares her tales of success — and why retiring on Bird Key is the sweetest part.

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3614 Fair Oaks Place
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  • May 3, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for April 17-21 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Manchester Bay home on Fair Oaks Place tops the week's sales at $3.7 million.

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Michael Drake, the Longboat Key Historical Society’s president, stands in front of the cottage that now houses the organization’s extensive collection of artifacts.
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  • May 3, 2023
Longboat Key Historical Society gives new life to the past

The organization’s new location at Longboat Key’s Town Center will serve as a museum showcasing archives, artifacts and historical objects.

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Personal Chef Bruno Wu serves colorful cuisine to Longboat clients
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  • May 3, 2023
Personal Chef Bruno Wu serves colorful cuisine to Longboat clients

Chef Bruno Wu has more than 200 clients in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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The growth of staghorn coral that was outplanted by Mote in 2019 near Key West.
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  • May 3, 2023
Mote coral reef restoration to have far-reaching benefits

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium will use a $7 million grant from NOAA to lead restoration of Florida’s Coral Reef.

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During peak season, demand for pickleball kept court lines long and the parking lot full.
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  • Lauren Tronstad
  • May 3, 2023
Bayfront Park pickleball won't be getting more courts

A motion to restripe the only dedicated tennis court at Bayfront Park for pickleball use failed to gain support.

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Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton is spending the first months of his new job listening to staff and evaluating systems.
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  • Lauren Tronstad
  • May 2, 2023
Meet Longboat Key’s new town manager

Longboat Key’s new town manager, Howard Tipton, measures the success of his weeks by the number of sunsets he gets to see.

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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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