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Susan Molnar submitted this photo of a green heron doing the "Nik Wallenda" outside the Dry Dock Waterfront Grill on Longboat Key.
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  • October 15, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue has 33 uniformed personnel divided into three shifts.
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  • October 14, 2014
Longboat Key Fire Rescue gets high marks from citizens

In a recent survey, 98% of patients said they received outstanding or excellent care.

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The Longboat Key Triathlon will be held Oct. 19.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 13, 2014
Longboat Key Triathlon still looking for last round of volunteers

Those interested in helping at the event should meet at 6 p.m. on Oct. 17, on the first floor of The Hub at 1680 Fruitville Road in downtown Sarasota.

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Jimmy Scott Jr., Dave Perkowski and Rich Schineller
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  • October 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SUP Sarasota's stand up paddleboard competition

On Oct. 11, SUP Sarasota hosted the final races of its second annual race series at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

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Honorees Ed Miracle, Margy Rich, Ron Johnson, Anne Abgott and Al Hixon
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  • October 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: AGELESS CREATIVITY honors six local artists

The sixth annual AGELESS CREATIVITY awards and exhibition on Oct. 10 honored a diverse group of accomplished artists: watercolorist Anne Abgott, jeweler Ed Brickman, musician Al Hixon, photographer Ron Johnson, sculptor and painter Ed Miracle and painter Margy Rich.

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This week's FYI Friday features news about the Mall at University Town Center, a $19 million real estate sale and Team Tony!
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  • October 10, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club will host its Gourmet Lawn Party Dec. 6.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 9, 2014
Gourmet Lawn Party reaches $26,000 sponsorship goal

With Club Realty's recent contribution, the Longboat Key Kiwanis have doubled last years funds.

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25 women gather at the event to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Spanish Main's Get Your Pink On

The women of Spanish Main Yacht Club hosted their first ever Get Your Pink On event at Cedars Tennis Resort to raise awareness of and money for breast cancer.

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  • October 8, 2014
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The Beach Residences was built in 2005.
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 8, 2014
Lido Key condos sell for combined $5,595,000

Two condos close for just under $3 million each.

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  • October 8, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

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  • October 8, 2014
New St. Armands residents group forms

Citizens Organized to Protect St. Armands recently made its presence known in the area, accusing the St. Armands Residents Association of failing to adequately represent homeowners' interests.

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  • October 8, 2014
Kristen Herhold reports to Observer

Kristen Herhold joined the Longboat Observer Oct. 1 as its newest staff writer.

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John Wild, Donna Dunio, Susan Phillips and Armando Linde. Courtesy photos
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2014
AIP director speaks to Kiwanis

Donna Dunio, executive director of the Aging in Paradise Resource Center (AIPRC) at Longboat Island Chapel, spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key at the group's Oct. 2 breakfast meeting.

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Dr. Giacomo "Jack" Guggino, lights up a Churchill style cigar at the location of his new cigar bar on Whitney Beach Plaza. He says even though it's a bit ironic, cigars are what paid his way through medical school. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 8, 2014
Business lights up on the Key

Giacomo's Cigar Bar, J.McLaughlin and Amore by Andrea are coming to the island this fall.

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Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Past President Michael Garey said he heard of the Miracle League of Manasota when his daughter, Amelia, volunteered as a buddy to the athletes. Garey suggested the 501(c)(3) as the club's new charitable partner, which board members recently accepted.
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A May 2024 rendering of the Sarasota County library on Longboat Key.
  • June 22, 2026
Property tax overhaul may put Longboat Key library in jeopardy
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Palmetto community leaders showed up strong at Longboat Island Chapel's latest charity drive to support Mt. Carmel Resource Center on June 16. From left, Deputy Ken Jewett, Sgt. Joy Jewett, Chief of Police Scott Tyler, City of Palmetto Mayor Daniel West, Shirley Pearson, executive director of Strength in Action, Inc., Rev. Brock Patterson, Pearson's sister Laura Wallace, and Town of Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton.
  • June 20, 2026
From food to furniture, chapel's programs continue to make an impact
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St. Lucie County Administrator George Landry has been recommended by Howard Tipton to replace him as town manager as Tipton prepares to retire.
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New town manager recommended for Longboat Key
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Attendees were impressed by the fireworks across Sarasota Bay.
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Fourth of July 2026 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

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