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Leslie Williams, incoming Commodore Bob Williams, Sue Wilson and outgoing Commodore Charlie Wilson
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  • Katie Johns
  • February 25, 2018
Bird Key Yacht Club changes watch

The club welcomed a new board of officers and thanked the outgoing one Feb. 24.

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  • Katie Johns
  • February 24, 2018
Longboat Harbour twists at sock hop

About 80 residents gathered for a 50s-themed evening of dancing.

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Unicorp National Developments answered 43 Planning and Zoning Board questions in writing before the hearing this week
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  • Bret Hauff
  • February 23, 2018
Unicorp responsds to written questions from Longboat P&Z

Planning and Zoning Chairwoman BJ Bishop sent 42 questions to Unicorp before its meeting with the town this week. Here's the developers response.

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  • February 23, 2018
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 22

Terri Marcoux photographed sea oats along the Broadway Street beach access on Longboat Key.

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  • Katie Johns
  • February 22, 2018
St. Mary swings into golf tournament

The Men's Club hosted its annual golf tournament Feb. 22 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club.

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Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby and Staples Area Vice President John Rash
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  • Katie Johns
  • February 22, 2018
Staples rolls out Mote's new break room

In November, Mote was selected as the winner of the Ultimate Breakroom contest sponsored by Staples.

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  • Katie Johns
  • February 22, 2018
Seaplace hosts Italian feast

The complex’s clubhouse turned shades of red and green for the buffet dinner Feb. 21.

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This home at 500 Ketch Lane on Longboat Key in on the market for $2.89 million. Single-family homes in Sarasota county have a 4.1-month supply, indicating a sellers market.
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  • Ryan Butler
  • February 22, 2018
Sarasota and Manatee county home prices continue upward trend

The increases in prices and sales in January follows a strong 2017 for area real estate.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 22, 2018
Cops Corner: IRS? Probably not

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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  • Katie Johns
  • February 21, 2018
Christ Church cooks up monthly dinner

About 200 congregants gathered for a presentation on the Pinecraft community Feb. 21.

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The six-unit property at 551 Broadway St. sold along with two adjacent properties for $1.5 million.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • February 21, 2018
Six-unit Longboat property under contract for $1.5 million

The property, built in the historic village in 1946, received an offer within the first few days on the market.

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This Lido Beach home at 161 S. Polk Drive sold for $3.25 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 21, 2018
Lido Beach home sells for $3.25 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 5-9.

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  • Katie Johns
  • February 21, 2018
Garden Club's home tour to show of gems of Longboat Key

This year's tour, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 3, will feature five homes.

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The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort is legally bound to be demolished within 60 days of any permit issuance.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • February 21, 2018
Longboat P&Z board approves St. Regis hotel with smaller ballroom

The Planning and Zoning Board supported Unicorp National Development's proposal for a 5 star hotel with a 7,650-square-foot ballroom.

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  • February 21, 2018
A look inside Longboat's new ambulance

Paramedics designed the custom truck with usability in mind.

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