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  • January 18, 2017
Mote to host Youth Making Ripples Film Festival

On Friday, Jan. 20 the top 12 films discussing various topics on ocean conservation will be played.

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Aria is one of the only two new condominium buildings built on Longboat Key in nearly a decade.
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  • January 18, 2017
Aria penthouse breaks Longboat sales record

The Longboat Key condominium sold for $5.25 million, becoming the largest condo sale on the island in four years.

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The future look of Longboat Key is being debated as town staff rewrite the zoning code.
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  • January 18, 2017
Building heights stall push for Longboat code changes

As town staff aim to bring dozens of properties into conformity, concerns about building heights bubble to the surface.

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Enjoy the latest police reports from Longboat Key.
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  • January 18, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 1.18.2017

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

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Longboat Key Tennis Center Director Kay Thayer hopes the Town Commission considers upgrades for the facility.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 18, 2017
Tennis Center study calls for upgrades

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider options for the public tennis facility this spring.

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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
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  • 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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