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Early voting for the town's March 12 municipal election begins this Saturday at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 25, 2013
Early voting begins Saturday

Key registered voters can vote early in the town's municipal election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Judy Goldstein, director, receives an Oscar from Emma Katz.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Purim at Temple Beth Israel

Temple Beth Israel celebrated Purim, a holiday recognizing Esther for delivering her people from danger, Sunday, Feb. 24. Events included reading the Megilah and a play, titled "Princess," written by member Judy Goldstein.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marilyn and David Powell with Marie and Bob Hunter
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Change of Watch

Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated its Change of Watch Saturday, Feb. 23. David Powell succeeded Robert Hunter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A 1966 Volkswagen Bug had copious whimsical details, including a hamster wheel and a parrot.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Concours

Roughly 1,000 visitors flooded St. Armands Circle Saturday, Feb. 23, to see Ferraris, Rolls-Royces, Lamborghinis, Bentleys, Alfa Romeos and other luxury cars, boats and motorcycles on display.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sara Egglefield and David Benedetti
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Thomas Carabasi Samba Jazz Quintet

About 100 people packed the Longboat Key Center for the Arts Friday, Feb. 22, to hear the Thomas Carabasi Samba Jazz Quintet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Schaeffer and Pauline Schroeder
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Anniversary Party

One hundred and twenty parishioners gathered Friday, Jan. 22, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Longboat Island Chapel's physical building. The celebration included a dinner, catered by the Manatee Technical Institute, music and a skit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rose Soriero and Suzzette Levy
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade 'Meet the Candidates' Cocktail Party

Promenade residents enjoyed some camaraderie Friday, Feb. 22, during a cocktail party, which included board candidates' election pitches.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Be sure to catch this weekend's best bets!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 22, 2013
Feb. 22: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gas station owner arrested for welfare fraud; Former Florida Governor Charlie Christ will speak in Lakewood Ranch; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 22, 2013
Mote announces new international consortium

The new consortium will bring national and international groups together for conservation efforts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A reception tonight kicks off the weekend at 6:30 p.m. in the Rectrix Aerodome Center at SRQ Airport. File photo.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Three-day event celebrates James Bond

The annual Sarasota Exotic Car Festival revs up this evening, offering residents plenty of opportunities to ogle some of the world's most luxurious vehicles for a good cause: United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida, Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Young advocates find collective voice. Watch the daily headlines for more!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 21, 2013
Feb. 21: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Young advocates find collective voice; Rick Mills selected as superintendent of Manatee County Schools; Entrepreneur Jesse Biter invests in downtown; Unfiltered Nature: Virginia Hoffman

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The town's 30 union members voted on a new contract in shifts at the town's two fire stations over the past two days.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 21, 2013
Longboat Key firefighters ratify new contract

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union ratified a new three-year contract Thursday that freezes their pension plans and shifts them into the Florida Retirement System.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 21, 2013
Peter Arpke named semifinalist for James Beard award

The Beach Bistro chef is a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation's "Best Chef of the South" award.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County School board member Julie Aranibar won't face violation charges
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 21, 2013
Feb. 20: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee County School board member Julie Aranibar won't face violation charges; Commissioners continue Ringling Walmart appeal hearing; Town gives ULI a second look; Gulf Gate Library opens at Sarasota Square Mall

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ron Szymanski, Roger and Angie Gabarino and Pat Szymanski
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Puttin' on the Glitz

The Seaplace Condo Association pulled out their cocktail attire and jewels Wednesday, Feb. 20, for Puttin' on the Glitz, a dinner dance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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