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  • December 13, 2016
Women's golf associations host a frosty frolic

The annual event collected unwrapped gifts for Toys for Tots.

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  • December 13, 2016
David Barkey speaks to Longboat democrats

Barkey spoke to the club during its monthly meeting on Dec. 13.

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Longboat Key Police Detective Bob Bourque said these two men are suspects in three Monday home burglaries. Courtesy photo
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  • December 13, 2016
2 suspects sought in 3 Longboat Key burglary cases

Longboat Key Police Detective Bob Bourque said two homes were actually broken into and one attempt failed.

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  • Katie Johns
  • December 13, 2016
Record-breaking turtle nesting season comes to an end

The final nest was excavated on Siesta Key on Dec. 12.

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President Larry Thompson of Ringling College of Art & Design, left, and Tom Aposporos of the Longboat Key Foundation, listen Monday as the deal to establish a $10 million art center on Longboat Key is extended into February. Terry O'Connor
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  • December 13, 2016
Longboat Key Arts Center deal extended with Ringling College

“The town would be responsible for the site development and Ringling would be responsible for the building,” said assistant town manager Mike Hein.

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  • Katie Johns
  • December 12, 2016
Mote's Summerland Key facility nears finish line

The research facility will help expand programs focusing on studying and restoring coral reef.

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The Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force petition released Friday calls for prohibiting bridge openings for training, testing, and maintenance from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
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  • December 12, 2016
Longboat Key Task Force wants faster traffic fixes from FDOT

Chairman Tom Freiwald released a petition Friday calling for immediate action to mitigate traffic congestion during the 2017 tourist season.

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  • Katie Johns
  • December 11, 2016
Competitors ace Observer Challenge

The 17th annual tournament brought 120 players to the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center over the weekend.

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Six proposals were opened Wednesday, Dec. 7, from companies interested in landing the multimillion-dollar job of placing all remaining overhead Longboat Key utilities underground. File
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • December 11, 2016
Six firms submit proposals to take Longboat utilities underground

The cost of this project will determine the final amount the town will assess Longboat Key residents for it.

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Unicorp President Chuck Whittall, the Orlando-based developer proposing a $1 billion reimaginement of the Colony Beach & Tennis Club property, said the political sign would be taken down Monday. Terry O'Connor
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • December 11, 2016
Colony political signage stirs Longboat Key questions

Unicorp President Chuck Whittall, the Orlando-based developer proposing a $1 billion reimaginement of the property, said the sign would be taken down Monday.

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  • December 10, 2016
Longboat Harbour hosts holiday celebration

Residents gathered to ring in the holidays and donate to Toys for Tots.

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  • December 10, 2016
Porsches drive crowd to St. Armands

The 12th annual Porsches in the Park was hosted by Suncoast Motorsports.

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  • Katie Johns
  • December 10, 2016
SRQ Plein Art Painters sail through quick draws

Artists spent two-and-a-half hours painting scenes around the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

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Howard Rooks has owned the two-story Tommy Bahama building in St. Armands Circle since 2003.
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  • December 10, 2016
Rooks sells St. Armands Tommy Bahama

Howard Rooks sold the St. Armands Circle building housing Tommy Bahama for $6.8 million.

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  • December 8, 2016
Garden Club rings in the holidays

The Longboat Key Garden Club toasted to the holidays and a sponsorship from Michael J. Renick and Co.

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