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Longboat Pass Bridge was originally constructed in 1957 and reconstructed in 2005 and 2020.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 19, 2024
Community speaks up on Longboat Pass Bridge alternatives

The Longboat Pass Bridge project is still a ways out from construction, but public input will drive the next step in selecting an option.

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Longboat police requested for suspicious package of dog food
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  • March 19, 2024
Longboat police requested for suspicious package of dog food

A resident called police to figure out what to do with a random box of dog food that appeared on his property. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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  • March 19, 2024
Paradise Center executive director resigns

Suzy Brenner will be passing The Paradise Center baton in April to Program Manager Amy Steinhauser.

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Clarice was recovered by Mote on Oct. 31, 2023.
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  • March 19, 2024
Sea turtle released at Lido Key after rehabilitation at Mote

Clarice the loggerhead sea turtle was found last Halloween and was released on March 18 after care at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

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Irish dancers from the Irish Dance Academy of Sarasota performed for St. Mary Star of the Sea for St. Patrick's Day.
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  • March 18, 2024
Dancers and bagpipe music 'transport' St. Mary congregation to Ireland

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, parishioners enjoyed Irish food and drink while clad in St. Patrick’s Day green.

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Ken Schneier and Susan Phillips
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  • March 18, 2024
Longboat Chamber of Commerce meets and eats with residents

The 18th annual "Meet, Greet, Eat" allowed residents to mingle with local businesses and make connections among the community.

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Gary Blomberg, Guy Tann, Jim Bramante and Robert Fleig of the Goldtones
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  • March 17, 2024
Doo-wop group performs at Seaplace Condominiums

Residents danced the night away to their favorite oldies performed by "Florida's Hottest Vocal Harmony Group," the Goldtones.

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The core library space is estimated to be around 8,000 square feet.
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  • March 15, 2024
Survey says: Longboaters want more than a library

In an informal online survey, a majority of respondents said they want a library, but they want an education and community center too.

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Penny's Ice Cream offers a variety of flavors, fresh pastries and beverages like hot and iced coffee.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 13, 2024
Ice cream shop named for owners' beloved dog opens on Longboat

Greg Bukowski and Volha Siamashka have opened Penny's Ice Cream near the beach and hope to grow a loyal customer base.

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David and Jeff Koffman at their day job as owners of Design Works in downtown Sarasota.
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  • March 13, 2024
Potential City Island investors want to leave a legacy

The many endeavors of entrepreneurs Jeffrey and David Koffman, who say capitalism begets altruism, include a plan to grow City Island's status as an attraction.

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Barbara Thurston, Barbara Pressman and Barbara Stanton
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  • March 13, 2024
Sarasota, Longboat women bond over shared name: Barbara

Barbaras from around Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and the Keys meet up every month to network and help the community.

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Built in 1991, 3572 Fair Oaks Way has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,052 square feet of living area.
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  • March 13, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 26 to March 1 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Queen’s Harbour home on Fair Oaks Way tops the week's sales at $6 million.

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A red Corvette on display at the 2019 Corvettes on the Circle car show at St. Armands Circle.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 13, 2024
New city agreement brings car shows back to St. Armands

St. Armands Association compromised with the city of Sarasota to ensure that landscaping and park aesthetics are preserved during car shows and other events.

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Authorities speak to guests outside the Zota Beach Resort on Aug. 4, 2017, after a double homicide took place at the resort.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 13, 2024
Charges reduced for suspect in Longboat murder case

On Jan. 12, detectives arrested Latoya Hanna in St. Lucie County following a six-year investigation for the 2017 Longboat murders at Zota Beach Resort.

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Longboat Key ranked fifth top place to retire on Florida's Gulf Coast
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  • March 12, 2024
Longboat Key ranked fifth top place to retire on Florida's Gulf Coast

Travel website and newsletter The Travel listed its top seven spots to retire on the Sunshine State's Gulf Coast.

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