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Ed Miracle, 78, spends time everyday, sometimes more than 12 hours in his studio.
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  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Longboater aims art at making a difference

Ed Miracle used to paint ships and seascapes, but then he decided he wanted to do more meaningful work.

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  • April 12, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: April 13, 2017

Joan Maus, Jerry Friesch, Susie Glasser, Anna Howell, Elizabeth Ross and Margaret "Woodie" Seehafer died.

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(John McGuire) On April 3, Clair became the newest addition to the Town Commission.
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  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
New Longboat Commissioner Randy Clair shares his priorities

On April 3, Clair became the newest addition to the Town Commission.

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Turtle nesting season begins May 1.
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  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Turtle nesting season rules have changed on Longboat Key

Turtle nesting season starts May 1.

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The Key experienced a possible hit-and-run and a distraction burglary during the same week.
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  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Longboat police seek help from residents on two cases

The Key experienced a possible hit-and-run and a distraction burglary during the same week.

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Bob Bunting, 360 North resident and former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration official
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  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Ill health of mangroves on Greer Island points to bigger issue, Longboat resident says

Trees along shoreline help anchor sand, protect against storm surge on Longboat’s north end.

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Shirley Deutsch' s new front doors reach nearly to her shoulder, which she says makes it hard for her to open and close.
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  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
82-year-old wants a solution to her condo-door problem

A resident of The Promenade on Longboat Key is petitioning her condo board for a lower door handle.

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Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner!
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  • April 12, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.13.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

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(John McGuire) Preserve Longboat Vice President Tom Meurer speaks at a PAC event in March.
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  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Former PAC devoted to thwarting Colony referendum is ‘alive and well’

Preserve Longboat Inc. is now working as a community group.

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Susie and Sully are currently nesting on the Harbourside Golf Course. Photo courtesy of David Novak.
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  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Cygnets on the way!

After a barren 2016, Longboat swans Susie and Sully are expecting cygnets at the beginning of May.

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Jo and Stan Rutstein
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  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Children First creates 'Jo's Place'

The playground was dedicated in Jo Rutstein's name after Children First reached out the Rotary Club of Sarasota.

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Howard Rooks is hoping that some of his regular customers continue to visit the restaurant at its new location. File photo.
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  • Katie Johns
  • April 11, 2017
Longboat’s Amore set to move to Burns Court in Sarasota

Property investor Howard Rooks is purchasing the property at 443 Burns Court in downtown Sarasota.

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  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2017
Temple Beth Israel hosts Passover seder

Temple members and guests gathered for the first night of Passover on April 10.

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Mike, a female loggerhead sea turtle, makes her way back to the sea off Anna Maria Island. Photo courtesy of Mote.
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  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2017
Mote releases turtle off Anna Maria Island

Mike, a female loggerhead sea turtle, was found off of Longboat Key in January.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 10, 2017
Straffs bring neighbors together for Passover

Friends of Roberta and Larry Straff gathered April 10 to celebrate the first night of Passover.

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