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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 21, 2022
Savor the Sounds hosts band Kettle of Fish on Longboat Key

The second concert, held at Town Center Green, was held with bigger crowds and better weather.

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Erin Silk and Lisa Krouse
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 18, 2022
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts Business Before the Bell

The speakers for the inaugural event were from the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County.

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Heavy machinery is beginning to be a more common sight at 1601 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (Photo by Nat Kaemmerer)
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  • Eric Garwood
  • February 18, 2022
Longboat Key's St. Regis project gains milestone building permit

Town issues first permit for foundation work, signaling the beginning of in-earnest construction.

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While focusing largely on emergency medical needs, fire engines' were also inspected.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • February 18, 2022
Longboat Key Fire-Rescue aces surprise inspection

Normal timeline for state's pop-in visits thrown off by COVID-19 protocols.

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Hunter at his birthday party. Photo courtesy of Tina Adams.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 18, 2022
Longboat Key wellness and support dog turns 9

Hunter, who belongs to the deputy fire chief, has served the town for several years.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • February 18, 2022
Tennis star Tommy Haas drops in for Longboat Key tennis clinic

Former No. 2 in the world good-naturedly puts players through their paces at Cedars Tennis Resort and Club for charity.

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Jeanne Guertin-Potoff with "Milford."
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 17, 2022
Longboat Key artist wins Art Center Sarasota show

Jeanne Guertin-Potoff won first for her mixed media piece "Milford."

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 17, 2022
St. Mary's Men's Club hosts annual golf tournament

The Longboat Key church hosted 160 golfers at the Harbourside Golf Course.

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  • February 17, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 17

Diane Suner captured this photograph of a great blue heron on North Lido Beach.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 17, 2022
Christ Church of Longboat Key hosts Wednesday night dinner

About 150 members came for dinner and a show by Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 16, 2022
You Observed: Beachplace celebrates Valentine's Day

Residents of the Longboat Key condo got together for a sweet dessert.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • February 15, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Paws in the laws

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Verizon proposes to erect seven 35-foot poles in Longboat Key and two 25-foot poles.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 15, 2022
Longboat Planning Board recommends approval of Verizon cell-pole plan

The Town Commission will meet in two weeks for final vote.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 15, 2022
The Paradise Center hosts pickleball classes

About 25 attendees came to the second class taught by enthusiasts.

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    By
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  • February 15, 2022
Longboat Key Garden Club celebrates Valentine's Day with a toast

A group of members gathered at Bayfront Park to toast to their loves.

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