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Longboat Key

Harry Fager of “2 Saxy”
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Farewell Party

Beachplace residents bid adieu to another fun-filled season of activities Saturday, March 23. Carol Stephani and Barbara planned the dinner, which featured Nancy's Bar-B-Q and music by 2 Saxy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Redding dressed as a peacock to greet shoppers as they pulled into the Village.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longbeach Village Yard Sale

The Longbeach Village Association hosted a neighborhood-wide yard sale Saturday, March 23. Proceeds benefited association social gatherings. Unsold items went to Tidewell Treasures in Bradenton.

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Asima Palmer with Vince DeLisi
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Part 2

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club hosted its annual pancake breakfast Saturday, March 23, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church. The event, which featured a 50/50 raffle, benefited the club's scholarship fund and operational costs.

  • Longboat Key
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Susan Randal, Edith Barr Dunn, Linda Meisenbach and Sylvia Babineau
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key held its annual pancake breakfast Saturday, March 23. The event, which included a 50/50 raffle, benefited the club's scholarship fund and operational costs.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota Yacht Club bowlers, Sirlene and Jerry Bonney with Debbie Duncan
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Yacht Club Bowl Off

The bowling teams of Bird Key Yacht Club and Sarasota Yacht Club held their annual bowl off Friday, March 22, followed by a dinner at Bird Key Yacht Club. The Bird Key team enjoyed a narrow victory, winning by 123 pins.

  • Longboat Key
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Tom and Sue Ghezzi
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Concierge Anniversary Party

Ken Concierge celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a cocktail party and dinner Thursday, March 21, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lands End home destroyed in fire — learn more in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 22, 2013
March 22: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Lands End home destroyed in fire; State senators vote down effort to reduce red-light camera fees; Weekend Best Bets; and Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Emilie and Francois Bechard
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Blessing of the Fleet

Longboat Harbour held its annual Blessing of the Fleet by the Rev. Gerry Finnegan Friday, March 21. A cookout with music by Patsy and Majella followed.

  • Longboat Key
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The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key hosts its annual pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 23 at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive. File Photo.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 22, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast

Proceeds benefit children's charities in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Flames engulfed the home in the 700 block of Lands End Drive this morning. (Longboat Key Fire Rescue)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 21, 2013
Lands End home destroyed in fire

The residence was the home of Michael Saunders' sister, Joan Bergstrom.

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Education meets fun at Rainforest Garden
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 21, 2013
March 21: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Education meets fun at Rainforest Garden; Developer plans condo and hotel; Siesta Key deputies stay alert for youth influx; Lakewood Ranch gun club gets approval; Leno delivers award to Gold Coast Eagle Distributing

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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort needs more work to be secure for hurricane season on June 1.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 21, 2013
Town officials: Colony needs more cleanup

Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross sent a letter to affected Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties Wednesday, March 20, informing them the site needs more cleanup.

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Gino Delpup and Darryl Jelinek
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: South of the Border party

The Seaplace Condo Association hosted a South of the Border party Wednesday, March 20. The Mexican-themed fete included a buffet of quesadillas. fajitas and enchiladas and music by the Jack Tamburine Band.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 20, 2013
Leno delivers award to Gold Coast Eagle Distributing

Longboat Key resident John Saputo's Gold Coast Eagle Distributing was among 15 out of 675 distributors to receive the award.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
River Club Plaza takes shape — read more about it in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 20, 2013
March 20: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Deputies find dead man near Pinecraft Park; Longboat Key mayor, vice mayor remain seated; Rick Mills swears in as Manatee County School District superintendent; River Club Plaza takes shape

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The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and town of Longboat Key joined forces to organize the first Let’s Talk Longboat business roundtable Wednesday, June 17 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
  • June 23, 2026
Business owners, town and chamber discuss 'surviving the summer'
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A feather banner is anchored next to the sidewalk on Gulf of Mexico Drive. Longboat Key staff are preparing an amendment that could prohibit that type of sign by refining the definition of flag in town code.
  • June 23, 2026
Flag or sign? Town may tighten code as banners sprout on GMD
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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.
  • June 22, 2026
Accessible baseball league benefits from Kiwanis pancake breakfast funds
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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.
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From food to furniture, chapel's programs continue to make an impact

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