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A perfect Sarasota sunset from the Kalin penthouse, located in Sarabande on Palm Avenue. The view extends over the marina, past the keys and out to the Gulf of Mexico.
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  • August 18, 2016
Sophisticated lady

A downtown penthouse is a tribute to Alyce Kalin’s impeccable taste.

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  • August 18, 2016
Mote wins Pinnacle Award

It's the highest award given in educational and interactive video conferencing.

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Niki Muller captured this quiet sunset at the north end of Longboat Key.
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  • August 18, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 18

Niki Muller captured this quiet sunset at the north end of Longboat Key.

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  • August 18, 2016
Colony Beach and Tennis Club burglary reported in Longboat Key

Ongoing demolitions complicate investigation

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"Let's Get Social" media seminar from the Longboat Key Chamber.
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  • August 18, 2016
Longboat Chamber preps 5-seminar series on social media strategies

Longboat Chamber preps 5-seminar series on social media strategies

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  • August 17, 2016
Manatee County accepting applications for  Healthcare Advisory Board

Manatee County accepting applications for  Healthcare Advisory Board

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  • August 17, 2016
Bay Isles home sells for $1,645,000

The home has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,059 square feet of living area.

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Stacy Alexander, Mote Assistant Vice President for Community Relations and Communications, and Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby at last year's family festival.
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  • August 17, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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The AquaPalooza party Saturday off Longboat Key surrounding a sandbar near Jewfish Key was well-contained, officials said.
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 17, 2016
AquaPalooza brings calm waters

Longboat Key officials and residents say boat bash was a model of decorum.

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  • August 17, 2016
Jensen Beach-based PAC plugs Longboat Key density referendum

Tattoo parlors and pawn shops? A Jensen Beach-based PAC says these things could be a ‘yes’ for Longboat Key’s future if voters say ‘no’ to Floridays’ Aug. 30 referendum.

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  • Terry O’Connor
  • August 17, 2016
Longboat Key to begin dredging New Pass

The $5 million project will add 200,000 cubic yards of sand to south-end beaches.

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Courtesy photo. Tyler's Ice Cream is located next to The Lazy Lobster at 5350 GMD.
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  • Katie Johns
  • August 17, 2016
Here’s the scoop: Tyler’s Ice Cream

The gourmet ice cream shop is located next to The Lazy Lobster at 5350 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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  • August 17, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat 08.18.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

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  • August 17, 2016
We recommend …

While the presidential race saps everyone’s attention, the local races certainly have as great an effect, sometimes greater, on your everyday life than the national elections.

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  • August 16, 2016
Mote debuts coral reef exhibit

The new exhibit features 15 coral species that live in Florida reefs.

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