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Harry and Lynn Christensen happened upon Longboat Key while visiting a friend in Sarasota. They were on their way to Naples but never made it there.
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Christensens reflect on 40 years of Harry's Continental Kitchens

In February 1979, Harry's Continental Kitchens started its takeout business. Forty years later, that service has expanded to including a deli, bakery and restaurant.

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Despite concerns about costs, a St. Armands group is pushing forward with its planned restroom project.

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Longboat board backs St. Regis sales office

Work on sales office to begin by fall

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Mail-in voting season begins on Longboat Key

More than 1,000 vote-by-mail ballots were sent to Manatee and Sarasota county residents.

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Mote appoints director of development

Andria Piekarz, formerly the director of philanthropy for the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, joined Mote's team on Feb. 1.

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Event organizers Lynn Burton and Nancy Cohen with event chairwoman Sylvia Pastor
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Temple Beth Israel fashion show celebrates natural looks

The fashion show was held Feb. 4 at Michael's On East.

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Longboat Island Chapel kicks off Super Bowl Sunday

Following their Sunday morning service, chapel members gathered for lunch Feb. 3.

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Bird Key celebrates Lunar New Year

More than 100 club members gathered for cocktails, dinner and watched a traditional lion dance on Feb. 2.

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Longboat Library showcases work of local artists, authors

The second annual Art and Authors Festival took place on Feb. 2.

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Mike and Lyn Haycock at home in their living room
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  • January 31, 2019
Front and center for Haycock: Red tide, beaches

Red Tide, traffic, beach nourishment

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Brown has been piloting boats since he was seven years old.
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  • January 31, 2019
New focus on deck for Longboat commissioner

Outgoing commissioner plans to remain involved

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Town manager Tom Harmer and Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker at the 2018 meeting between the county and the town.
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  • January 31, 2019
Groins, Greer Island will come up at meeting between Manatee, Longboat

One county option will be discussed

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  • January 31, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: Jan. 31

Diane McVicker captured this cloud formation rolling over Longboat Key near the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

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Diners enjoying the Mar Vista outdoor seating.
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  • January 30, 2019
Renovations at Longboat's Mar Vista to debut Feb. 11

Buccaneer is still in the process of being designed,

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The center turn lane would benefit drivers entering Country Club Shores.
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  • January 30, 2019
Plans coming together for turn lane near Country Club Shores

Planned projects could help with traffic, especially during season.

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