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Longboat Key

Brenda Jameson, Caleb Jameson, Sam DiGiammarino and Connie Schindewolf
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • June 12, 2024
Childhood turtle rescue inspires student to pursue marine biology

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch helped Caleb Jameson find his path. Now, he helps others find turtle tracks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Unit 102 condominium at 4651 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $5.65 million.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 12, 2024
Longboat Key property valuations rise nearly 10%

The preliminary taxable values rose from $8.34 billion in 2023 to $9.14 billion in 2024. That could mean an additional $1.5 million in revenue for fiscal year 2025.

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  • News
Michael Karp brings out an article he found on a topic they were discussing in Thinking Out Loud.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • June 12, 2024
Retired trial lawyer moderates discussion groups on current events

Mike Karp uses his Bronx roots and legal knowledge to facilitate conversations on world news and political issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 11, 2024
Longboat's emergency medical service commended for excellence

Longboat Key Fire Rescue’s EMS facilities received outstanding marks from the state.

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    In Memoriam |
  • June 11, 2024
Barry Walden Walsh

Longtime Longboat Key resident Barry W. Walsh passed away peacefully on May 5, 2024, surrounded by family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
A green sea turtle hatchling makes its way to the Gulf.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 11, 2024
Town and contractor respond with solutions to lighting concerns

The town of Longboat Key is working on shielding Gulf of Mexico street lights, while Moss Construction is getting the St. Regis construction site in compliance.

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Barb Torrence and Susan Walters, Longboat Library volunteers
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • June 11, 2024
Need a beach read? Longboat Library has you covered with 6 picks

From hurricane tales to a Longboat Key murder mystery, library volunteers recommend Florida-flavored books you won't be able to put down.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Time for governor to step up — or Ziegler to step down
  • By Letter to the Editor
  • June 11, 2024
Time for governor to step up — or Ziegler to step down

The Longboat Key Democratic Club calls for Gov. DeSantis to remove Bridget Ziegler from the Sarasota School Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Family dispute ensues after stepdaughter falls in boat
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 11, 2024
Family dispute ensues after stepdaughter falls in boat

A boater on Jewfish Key called police after her stepfather started the boat without warning, causing her to fall over. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ohana Trustee LLC, trustee, sold two homes at 6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive to SISP 33704 LLC, trustee, for $19.75 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 11, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for May 27-31 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A two-property sale in Yonker tops the week's sales at $19.75 million.

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  • Real Estate
SeaMonkey Apparel's Longboat Key Turtle Watch design for June.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 10, 2024
Apparel brand with LBK ties launches partnerships with local nonprofits

A collaboration between SeaMonkey Apparel and Longboat Key Turtle Watch led to a unique design that raises awareness for sea turtle nesting season.

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  • Business
Love Gordon, Addison Riesen, Solomyn Hoinkas and Coco Claypoole show off their art made with recycled cardboard.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • June 10, 2024
Home-school students present projects on Ocean Day

Mote's Ocean Day celebration challenges local home-school students to learn about ways to take care of Florida's waters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The former Holiday Inn on Lido is undergoing renovations.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • June 10, 2024
Holiday Inn on Lido Key undergoes major face-lift

Cirque St. Armands Beachside is expected to open this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jason Richards and Andre Hidalgo joke around while picking up car parts on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • June 9, 2024
Manasota Track Club picks up trash on Gulf of Mexico Drive

After an early morning run, the track club gets together to clean up and socialize.

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  • Neighbors
Former Hasbro exec sells Lido Shores home for $12.5 million
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 7, 2024
Former Hasbro exec sells Lido Shores home for $12.5 million

The 34236 has a new record — despite a big price drop.

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  • Real Estate
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The home at 6161 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $8 million. Built in 1997, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,224 square feet of living area.
  • June 3, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for May 18-22 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key
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Plastic bottles have been separated from other recyclables as they travel along a conveyor line at the Circular Services materials recovery facility in Sarasota.
  • June 3, 2026
From shelf to floor: A plastic bottle's journey
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A proposal that could eliminate property taxes in the state of Florida, would damage the funding of Longboat Key police and fire departments.
  • June 3, 2026
Longboat Key pushes against Gov. DeSantis property tax reform proposal
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An American flag flies on Gulf of Mexico Drive, the town’s main thoroughfare that will soon see much more red, white and blue as the town prepares to install 56 light pole banners.
  • June 3, 2026
Town works to unveil patriotic banners ahead of July 4
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Longboat Key Tennis Center members and friends of Dolores Levy honored her memory with the unveiling of a new plaque at the center last weekend.
  • June 2, 2026
LBK Tennis Center honors Rombo founder

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