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Sam Wright and Kat Samai stretch upwards.
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  • September 9, 2021
St. Armands Circle hosts last "Breathe" yoga session of summer

The yoga classes were part of the "Sol of the Circle" summer events.

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Jane Herrin. File photo.
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  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Fire marshal was with Bush team at Emma Booker

Herrin was in the same building as the President and watched the tragedy unfold from the media center.

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  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: 24 hours in Sarasota

President and his team stayed on Longboat Key.

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  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Local events planned

Organizations across Sarasota and Manatee counties hold events to remember 9/11 on its 20th anniversary.

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  • September 7, 2021
Traffic moving again on Gulf of Mexico Drive after gas line break

Longboat's main artery was shut down in both directions around 4:35 p.m.

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  • September 7, 2021
Temple Beth Israel celebrates Rosh Hashanah

After spending the High Holidays apart in 2020, the congregation got back together.

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  • September 7, 2021
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church celebrates Labor Day

The Men's Club put together an end-of-summer bash with plenty of food and fun.

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Black skimmer fledge on South Lido Photo courtesy of Kylie Wilson
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  • September 7, 2021
Shorebird nesting season on Longboat Key, Lido, ends with hundreds of fledged chicks

Despite predation, red tide and storm overwash, the season was a success.

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In early July, Fannie Bushin and 4-year-old oversized toy poodle Miles moved to Longboat Key.
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  • September 7, 2021
Dog groomer starts business in Longboat Key

Miami transplant comes to Longboat with her business and her special dog, Miles.

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The town has designed phases one and two of the cement pipe replacement, which spans from Spinnaker Lane to Channel Lane.
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  • September 7, 2021
Longboat Key applies for federal funding to upgrade Country Club Shores utilities

The town of Longboat Key submitted a grant application, requesting $13 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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  • September 6, 2021
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Why yes, we speak tourist

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Built in 1965, the home at 513 Yawl Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,346 square feet of living area.
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  • September 5, 2021
Country Club Shores home sells for $2.2 million

Home at 513 Yawl Lane was the top seller on Longboat Key, Lido Key and Bird Key for the week of Aug. 23-27.

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Longboat Key Town Manager Tom Harmer provided his recommended budget to the Town Commission on Aug. 1.
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  • September 3, 2021
Longboat Key Town Commission to review upcoming budget

Longboat Key town commissioners are set to review the budget on Sept. 13 and again on Sept. 27.

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Chris Collins
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  • September 3, 2021
All Angels presents artist Chris Collins

Artist of the Month at All Angels captures the photos and then takes the process to its framed completion.

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Bob Gault, Lynn Larson and Michael Garey
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  • September 3, 2021
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key installs new president Michael Garey

Garey follows Lynn Larson, who held the position for two years.

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