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Nancy and Tony Roberts' dog Biscuit was decked out in Fourth of July attire at Longboat Key's Freedom Fest. File photo
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Key Niners celebrate start of season on Longboat Key

The women's nine-hole golf organization opened their season with a luncheon and a round.

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Longboat Island Chapel welcomes members back

The chapel hosted a coffee hour to welcome back its part-time residents.

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The city of Sarasota has similar poles that the town of Longboat Key will consider for wireless carriers to properly install their infrastructure.
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Longboat Key leaders to consider Verizon plans for nine cell poles

Town leaders will consider a plan to help improve cell service.

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Longboat Key Mayor Ken Schneier greeted Sarasota Mayor Erik Arroyo on Monday afternoon.
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Sarasota city leaders address downtown transportation projects

Sarasota and Longboat Key leaders discussed roundabout construction, a new trolley and other possibilities to improve transportation.

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Tim Thurman records a code violation.
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Longboat Key turtle season affected by beach renourishment, storms

Volunteers keep an eye out for potential obstacles during a turtle nesting season that included red tide, storms, beach work and rule-breakers.

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Tennis for Fun returns on Longboat Key

The Special Olympics program began a Sarasota chapter last spring thanks to Coach Brenda Terihay.

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Jason McConnell's photo.
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#BestofLBKphoto contest wraps with chosen photo

The winner was a classic shot of the beaches of Longboat Key.

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Longboat Key resident celebrates 99th birthday

Stan Horwich was surrounded by friends at his Nov. 5 party.

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Bird Key home is the area's top seller at $3.9 million

Price for property at 367 W. Royal Flamingo Drive is highest for barrier islands for the week of Oct. 25-29.

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Ultra-Yacht opens in former post office on Longboat Key

Ed and Terry Kolodzieski finally host a grand opening after COVID-19 delays.

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Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Eastern phoebes eat many insects that humans find annoying. (Miri Hardy)
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Bird of the week: Eastern phoebe

One of Florida's winter visitors, the medium-sized bird often snatches its insect prey from mid-air.

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All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church hosts first artist reception

Pamela Olin, who was the Artist of the Month for October and November, was the guest of honor.

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