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The home at 750 Penfield St. was built in 1977, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,710 square feet of living area. (Courtesy of Ian Addy, Michael Saunders & Co,)
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Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $3 million

A home in Sleepy Lagoon tops this week's sales at $3 million.

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Key Niners celebrate season with closing luncheon

After playing golf since October, the nine-hole golf association is hanging up the clubs.

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Jose Martinez in the main dining room at Maison Blanche.
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Maison Blanche on Longboat Key celebrates 20 years

The restaurant, which shares its name with its Parisian predecessor, has built a following over two decades.

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Deputy Chief Sandi Drake, Operations Managers Kristen Fitzpatrick and Pam Jones, with Hunter. (Photo courtesy of Tina Adams)
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Longboat Key Fire Department thanks Sarasota telecommunicators

For National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Hunter the therapy dog visited the callers.

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Longboat Key Cops Corner: A dissatisfied customer

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Connie Schindewolf and Alexis Ferrara discuss the start of turtle season.
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Longboat Key Turtle Watch patrollers start preseason walks

Although nesting season doesn't start until May 1, some turtles arrive before their scheduled time.

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About 20 people attended the electric vehicle workshop presented by Sarasota County last week at Town Hall.
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  • April 18, 2022
Presentation explains ins and outs of electric cars

Charging facts, how EVs fit into Longboaters' lifestyles were among the topics covered.

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Sand Cay hosts annual Easter egg hunt

About 50 kids descended upon the lawn at the Longboat Key resort.

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Music, one of seven statues illustrating the seven virtues of Sarasota, was damaged months ago. It stands alongside Flora on the eastern side of St. Armands Circle.
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  • April 15, 2022
City, BID seek ways to get ahead on statue repair costs in St. Armands

Funding for such work isn't part of the Sarasota Public Works Department's budget.

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Longboat Key weather page photo: April 14

Gary Wise captured this sunset and its reflection off Longboat Key.

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Longboat Key Rotary Club donates to Children's Guardian Fund

The club donated recipes, food and sustainability tips to foster children in the area.

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  • April 13, 2022
Longboat Republicans hear from school board candidates

Members also hear from a Manatee County Commission hopeful in last meeting of the season.

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Sammy came back to his cat parents with his claws bared. (Photo courtesy of Lynn Larson)
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  • April 13, 2022
Lost cat comes home after 22 days

The furry friend was found nearly adrift under a neighbor's dock.

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The home at at 671 Cedar St. was built in 1965. It has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,710 square feet of living area.
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Queen's Harbour property sells for $2.7 million

A Queen's Harbour property on Fair Oaks Place topped this week's sales at $2.7 million .

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Some of the boats dropped their teams off on the north side of the island during the Sister Keys cleanup. (File photo)
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  • April 13, 2022
In a variety of ways, Longboat keeps an eye on the environment

Eco-friendly events and policies are gaining traction with residents and town leaders as Longboat moves greener.

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Osprey play an important role in local ecosystems, and they seek out high perches on either designated nesting perches or, as in this case, power poles.
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Beverly Sutton introduces Santa Claus, who made an appearance at the Reading Buddies Christmas party on Dec. 11 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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Christ Church Reading Buddies celebrate Christmas
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Renovations and construction of new concessions in Concourse B at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport are nearly complete.
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St. Armands Circle was several feet underwater following hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Cyclists utilize the bike lanes on Gulf of Mexico Drive along the newly completed Country Club Shores turn lane project portion of the street. The 0.84-mile segment marks the first example of the town’s Complete Streets vision.
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