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The Ringling chapter of Kappa Epsilon Upsilon fraternity is bringing Greek life to the Longbeach Village.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 30, 2016
Ringling seeks to fraternize with Village

Ringling College opens fraternity in Village

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Pat Gussin
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  • March 30, 2016
Pat Gussin books top award

Patricia Gussin won a Florida Book Award in the Popular Fiction category.

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FDOT repeatedly removes the osprey nest above New Pass Bridge for safety reasons.
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 30, 2016
The disappearing osprey nest

FDOT repeatedly removes the osprey nest above New Pass Bridge for safety reasons.

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  • March 30, 2016
Longboat Key: Obituaries

Tom Burgum, Gene Carr, Isabelle Gammon and Pauline Schaum Schroeder died.

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Water Club condo sells for $3.21 million
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 30, 2016
Water Club condo sells for $3.21 million

The Unit 1002 condo at 1281 Gulf of Mexico Drive has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 3,435 square feet of living area.

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Because of the increase in the popularity of golf on Longboat Key, the bike lanes along Gulf of Mexico Drive will be removed to accommodate golf carts.
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 30, 2016
New GMD: Golf of Mexico Drive

Because of the increase in the popularity of golf on Longboat Key, the bike lanes along Gulf of Mexico Drive will be removed to accommodate golf carts.

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In his latest death-defying stunt, Nik Wallenda will traverse Longboat Key's power lines to celebrate the March referendum.
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 30, 2016
Nik Wallenda plans power walk

In his latest death-defying stunt, Nik Wallenda will traverse Longboat Key's power lines to celebrate the March referendum.

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Longboaters, your new crosswalks await you, courtesy of FDOT.
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 30, 2016
Longboat Key Crosswalks 2.0

Longboaters, your new crosswalks await you, courtesy of FDOT.

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  • Jack Short
  • March 30, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.31.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 29, 2016
Life is gold for Sands Point

Sands Point celebrated its 50th anniversary March 29.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 28, 2016
Casa Del Mar has baskets of fun

Children staying at Casa Del Mar Beach Resort went searching for candy on resort property Easter morning, March 27.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 28, 2016
Longboat Key Club’s Eggstravaganza

The Resort at Longboat Key Club held its annual Easter celebration March 27.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 27, 2016
Mar Vista hatches Easter egg hunt

Mar Vista hosted its 28th annual Easter egg hunt March 26.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 25, 2016
Sand Cay hops to Easter weekend

Sand Cay Beach Resort held its annual Easter celebration March 25.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 23, 2016
Long-lasting legacies

Outgoing Longboat Key commissioners Lynn Larson and Pat Zunz played crucial roles in what will be historic changes on the Key. They are testaments to persistence.

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