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Longboat Key golfers get together for Frosty Frolic

The Women's Golf Association and Key Niners dressed in their festive best for the tournament.

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Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Sarah and Paul Karon agreed to donate up to $500,000 in exchange for the naming rights to the Town Center stage. File photo
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  • December 6, 2021
Town Center stage just the latest in a series of landmarks named for people

With a 7-0 vote, Town Commissioners approved calling the to-be-built centerpiece of the Town Center Green the Karon Family Pavilion.

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Donald and Lydia before their break-up. Courtesy photo from Julie McIlvrey.
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Longboat Key gains two new swans — and a long-necked love triangle

Widower swan takes up with newcomer who arrived recently with her mate.

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The Florida Forest Service, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, approved the paint and logos on the town's high-water vehicle. Photo provided by Fire EMS Liaison and PIO Tina Adams.
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  • December 6, 2021
Longboat Key's high-water rescue vehicle gets fresh coat of paint

Utility 9 is officially in use in the town of Longboat Key.

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Mosaic tile floors are featured in the home.
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  • December 6, 2021
Home of Longboat Key pioneer on the market

Bayou Hammock property was once the home of Herb Field.

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Built in 1967, the home at 7 Winslow Drive has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,075 square feet of living area.
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Longboat Shores home sells for $1.76 million

Property on Winslow Place is highest seller on Longboat Key for the week of Nov. 22-26.

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Kiwanis Lawn Party returns on Longboat Key

The fundraising event, which was canceled in 2020, returned to the new Town Center Green in 2021.

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  • December 5, 2021
St. Armands Circle Holiday Night of Lights fills the Circle with good cheer

People flooded the Circle for caroling, Christmas lights, dancing and pictures with Santa.

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  • December 5, 2021
Temple Beth Israel celebrates sixth night of Hanukkah

The congregation came together for home-cooked food and the lighting of several menorahs.

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  • December 3, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church launches speaker series

The first speaker was former U.S. Sen. Byron Dorgan, who spoke about bridging the gap between parties.

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  • December 3, 2021
Sarasota County fire chief accepts conditional offer to come to Longboat

Town Manager Tom Harmer wrote an email to commissioners that Michael Regnier would serve as assistant chief.

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Iconic 1950s ZigZag House for sale in Lido Shores

Acclaimed ZigZag house is an authentic example of the style known as the Sarasota School of Architecture.

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MCAT requires riders to make their trip reservations by 5 p.m. the day before. Photo provided by Manatee County.
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  • December 2, 2021
Longboat Key, Manatee leaders discuss island transit solutions

SCAT has offered its on-demand service since June. MCAT requires riders to make their trip reservations by 5 p.m. the day before.

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Longboat Key weather page photo: December 2

Mary Kondrat photographed a downpour off of Longboat Key.

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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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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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