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The North Shore Road beach access point on Longboat Key.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 15, 2024
Some Longboat Key beach accesses reopen after hurricanes

Several public beach access points reopened after crews worked to clean up debris from the entrances.

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  • November 14, 2024
Red tide alert issued for Sarasota County beaches

The red tide alert extends from Venice Fishing Pier to North Lido Beach.

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  • November 13, 2024
Hey, snowbirds. Here's what you missed during the 2024 offseason

Two major hurricanes topped everything, but other Longboat Key news like major planned infrastructure projects and the St. Regis opening still kept town staff and reporters busy.

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Jill Reiter, Paula Kapp, Shawna West and Ricki Harvey at the Welcome Back Key-Niners lunch.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • November 13, 2024
Longboat Key plans to move into the season as normal

Welcome back parties, town events and business reopenings hope to ensure snowbirds that the island is recovering little by little.

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The Unit 1005 condominium at 1281 Gulf of Mexico Drive has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,667 square feet of living area.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • November 13, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 28-Nov. 1 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Water Club condominium tops the week's sales at $4 million.

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An adult bald eagle sits on the tree that houses the nest on Buttonwood Drive.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 13, 2024
Safety concerns prompt eagle nest removal debate in Longboat neighborhood

The bald eagle nest in the tree on Buttonwood Drive may now pose a threat to a homeowner's property because of hurricane damage.

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Remembering the Longboat friends we lost
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  • November 12, 2024
Remembering the Longboat friends we lost

This offseason, Longboat Key said goodbye to several friends, family and community members.

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Asst. Chief Martin Szalbirak awarded Firefighter Paramedic David Oliger, Firefighter Paramedic Tirso Guerrero and Lt. Daniel Heath with a Phoenix Award.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 12, 2024
Longboat Key Fire Rescue recognizes valor at annual awards ceremony

Crew members were awarded medals and awards for apt responses to rescue calls and dedication to the department at the annual ceremony.

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Police try to locate illegal iguana on Longboat Key beach
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 12, 2024
Police try to locate illegal iguana on Longboat Key beach

A citizen called to report the invasive species taking a stroll on the beach. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Harry, Lynn and Hal Christensen.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • November 12, 2024
Most Longboat Key restaurants are open

Staple restaurants on the Key shared what it is like being open after two hurricanes devastated the island.

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Locals Annabeth Howton and Jenna Barnett at the St. Armands Circle Art Festival.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 11, 2024
St. Armands Art Festival welcomes back customers to the Circle

Sarasota and Longboat residents supported St. Armand businesses as they recover after the hurricanes.

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Maggie Oberst, Catherine Costello and Bonnie Schneider at the St. Mary Christmas Bazaar.
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  • November 11, 2024
St. Mary's Women’s Guild hosts handmade Christmas market

St. Mary Star of the Sea Women’s Guild hosted its annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 9.

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Rev. David Marshall of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, Rev. Julia Piermont of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Rabbi Stephen Sniderman of Temple Beth Israel, Rev. Jeffrey Nunes and Rev. Brock Patterson of Longboat Island Chapel and Rev. Kenneth Blyth of St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.
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  • Petra Rivera
  • November 9, 2024
Congregations on Longboat Key plan to unite at annual interfaith service

When the community needs a beacon of light, religious congregations started an interfaith ministry to encourage bonding and help between Longboat congregants and residents.

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Jess T. Dugan's “Elcid (green room)” and “Self-portrait (blue room)” are now showing at The Ringling.
    By
  • Su Byron
  • November 8, 2024
6 sensational don't-miss shows this arts season

The arts scene is packed with captivating performances and cultural experiences in the coming months. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Ophelia’s executive chef Nick Reddel is constantly reinventing the menu to offer guests new taste experiences. Here he shows off one of his signature dishes — Alaskan halibut.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 8, 2024
Executive chef at Ophelia’s on the Bay explores his culinary curiosity

This inventive executive chef is an explorer, not a settler. His culinary adventure never ends.

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Locations of the new St. Armands speed tables are marked in red.
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