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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 18, 2017
Will Longboat Key face mayoral shakeup?

Despite strong support for Longboat Key Mayor Terry Gans, two potential challengers have emerged.

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John Wild rings the bell outside of Publix. Courtesy photo.
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Kiwanis Club lends a helping hand

The club helped the Salvation Army with its kettle campaign during the holiday season.

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Courtesy photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Edmund Adams wins lifetime achievement award

The award was the third one he received in 2016.

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Participants in Aging in Paradise’s hundreds of programs pride themselves on their activity level.
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Aging in Paradise masters health and friendship

The resource center offered about 300 classes and programs in 2016.

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Kian Ahmadi, 10, holds a starfish he found while snorkeling during Mote' s “Sea Sleuths: Generation H2O" summer camp.
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Mote extends education and exploration with spring break camp

Mammals and reptiles and invertebrates, oh my! The camp is open for registration now.

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Aging in Paradise Executive Director Donna Dunio and Suzy Brenner at last year' s gala.
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Your Calendar: Aging in Paradise Gala

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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Marcia Mott Photo courtesy of Jane Miller
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries

Ruth Hample, Marcia Mott, Patricia Tisbo, Harley Whitfield and Donald Wright died.

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Coordinators of LBK North have planned a forum slated for Jan 18
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 18, 2017
North Longboat group refines 2017 vision

After rebranding in 2016, LBK North pushes for major infrastructure improvements on the north end of the island.

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The Rev. Bill Friederich has spent 30 years in ministry.
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 18, 2017
The Rev. Bill Friederich seeks to continue Longboat Island Chapel's success

Friederich was voted into his position on Jan. 8, after six months serving as interim minister.

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  • Katie Johns
  • January 17, 2017
Joe Gruters speaks to Republican Club of Longboat Key

State Rep. Joe Gruters spoke about what to expect in President-elect Trumps' first 100 days in office.

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(Photo by Dex Honea) Levine Ellsworth, an 87-year-old Michigan resident, drove his 2015 Subaru Outback through the front of Harry’s Convenience Store Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 17, 2017
UPDATE: Longboat crash causes thousands in damages

The 86-year-old man who drove through the front of Harry’s Convenience Store caused as much as $100,000 in damage to the storefront.

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  • Katie Johns
  • January 16, 2017
Temple Beth Israel plays bingo

Proceeds from the event will benefit the temple's music program.

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Mari Gauff and Social Chair Patti Baer
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 16, 2017
Sutton Place welcomes seasonal residents back

The condominium complex held its first social event of the year Jan. 15.

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LBK North coordinators Denton Crews, Pat Zunz and Bob Appel have organized a forum on a variety of issues for Jan. 18.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 16, 2017
Longboat group plans wide-ranging forum

LBK North will bring town officials and experts together this week to discuss erosion, traffic and drainage problems.

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(Photo by Dex Honea) A driver crashed his car through the front of Harry’s Convenience Store Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 16, 2017
Car crashes into Harry’s Corner Store

A Subaru Outback plunged through the glass in front of the Longboat Key convenience store Monday afternoon.

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
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Sue Wertman has rung the bell outside the Publix on Longboat Key on behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key since 2013.
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Longest-serving Longboat bellringer attributes motivation to family
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Keera Herbst, Donn Githens, Kim Verreault and Alexa Olivas help celebrate the opening of the new Longboat Key Goodwill bookstore and donation site on Dec. 18.
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