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La Villa Mexican Restaurant will open in the coming months at 5610 Gulf of Mexico Drive Suite No. 5.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • December 14, 2021
Mexican restaurant coming to Longboat Key

Town also will consider in the new year another proposal for a restaurant at the site of a former hair salon.

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Angie Blanco, Ann Harris and Trevor Harris surprised dad Chris Sachs with a bell-ringing appearance. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 14, 2021
Longboat Key bell ringers get into the spirit

Bell ringing has been full of surprises this year.

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  • Neighbors
A family ran to cross Gulf of Mexico near Broadway Street on Saturday morning.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • December 13, 2021
Manatee County to consider $150K contribution for Broadway roundabout design

Design work is underway for a roundabout at Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street.

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The Ohana property at 6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive extends well out into the Gulf of Mexico. The property is pictured here from the south end.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • December 13, 2021
Solutions hard to come by for Longboat beach access question

As community tries to find a way around seawall issue, property owners propose an easement that would cost the town $880,000 to $1.3 million a year.

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Small cell poles have been erected around the city and Sarasota and surrounding unincorporated areas.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • December 13, 2021
Town Commission could assume role in deciding on cell poles

If Longboat Key's rules change, the Town Commission would consider Verizon's proposal to build nine small cell poles and antennas to improve cell signal on the north end of the island.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 13, 2021
Longboat Key Democratic Club meets for December lunch

The club met for one last time in 2021 before breaking until the new year.

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  • Neighbors
Built in 1973, the home at 465 E. Royal Flamingo Drive has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,383 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 13, 2021
Bird Key property sells for $2.5 million

Waterfront home on East Royal Flamingo Drive is the top seller for the week of Nov. 29-Dec. 3 in the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands, Bird Key areas .

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In May, boaters docked near Jewfish Key. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • December 10, 2021
Longboat Key set to make permanent changes to sound regulations

The Longboat Key Town Commission is set to hold a second reading on the measure in January.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 10, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: The right tool for the job

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 10, 2021
Longboat Key puts its most festive foot forward for Christmas

The island is lit up with decorations from the south end to the north.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 10, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts holiday party

Members gathered at Harry's Continental Kitchens for a festive networking event.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 10, 2021
Christmas cheer grows at Longboat Key Garden Club holiday party

Attendees came to the Beach House Restaurant for snacks, drinks and a sunset over the Gulf.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: December 9

Wilma Davidson captured this rainbow glowing over Longboat Key.

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Mary Elizabeth Carey offered Father Edward Pick's personal items to parishioners.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 8, 2021
Father Edward Pick honored at St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church

More than 100 parishioners gathered to celebrate the church's founder.

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The town of Longboat Key is exploring the possibility of transitioning the Longboat Library from a non-profit organization to a Sarasota County-operated service. File photo
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • December 8, 2021
Mayor advocates for Sarasota County-operated library in Longboat Key

Longboat Key is Sarasota County's only municipality without a public library.

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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.
  • December 17, 2025
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The home at 661 Mourning Dove Drive was built in 1996 and has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,618 square feet of living area.
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Braden River Library is one of seven locations in the Manatee County Public Library System.
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Library Advisory Board needs 2 new members
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A Goodwill bookstore and donation center will occupy the new outparcel building at 3160 Gulf of Mexico Drive by the end of the year.
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Check out the following options for holiday services this season.
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