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Longboat Key

Boaters anchor near Jewfish Key.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 26, 2024
If Jewfish Key separated from Longboat Key, what then?

A feasibility study details the challenges that de-annexation of Jewfish Key would present ahead of Town Commission meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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Firefighter Paramedic Trey Bowlin watches as the Aeromed helicopter lands at Ken Thompson Parkway.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 24, 2024
Inside Longboat Key Fire Rescue's airlift training day

Firefighters sharpen skills in support of the helicopter crews that handle trauma victim transports.

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Aerial view of Gulfside Road in September 2023.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 23, 2024
Fiscal year kicks off several infrastructure projects for Longboat

Preliminary capital expenses include items like interim beach nourishment, subaqueous force main and wrapping up utilities undergrounding.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 22, 2024
Longboat homeowners oppose Jewfish Key de-annexation

North-end residents cite environmental and noise concerns as reasons to prevent Jewfish Key from joining unincorporated Manatee County.

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Caryn Wilbraham and her foster kittens Tarporley and Neven
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • May 22, 2024
Longboat resident provides foster care for kittens in need

Humane Society board member Caryn Wilbraham has fostered more than 40 kittens since 2021.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Unit 801 condominium at Promenade has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,100 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 22, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for May 6-10 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Promenade condominium tops the week's sales at $1.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection handles enforcement of the Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act of 1996.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 22, 2024
Longboat Key considers local enforcement of mangrove rules

Investigating potential mangrove trimming violations requires time and dedicated staff, says Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

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  • News
The price for our liberty
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 22, 2024
The price for our liberty

At 3 p.m. Monday, pay your respects: At least observe a moment of silence or listen to ‘Taps.’

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Longboat resident starts nonprofit to support women
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • May 21, 2024
Longboat resident starts nonprofit to support women

Celebrate Her Wisdom aims to create a community of support and education for those who want to prepare for life's toughest challenges.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Police captain named officer of the year
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2024
Longboat Police captain named officer of the year

The Manatee County Hundred Club honored Robert Bourque for his work on the Zota Resort murder case.

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  • News
Resident calls police, too afraid to talk to construction workers
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 21, 2024
Resident calls police, too afraid to talk to construction workers

An officer helped communicate with the construction crew so the resident could leave her house. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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  • Cops Corner
Tinkerbell and Bisou at Freedom Fest with their owners, Michael and Medge Jaspan and Frank and Martina Kinslow.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • May 20, 2024
Dogs who met at Freedom Fest 2023 will have puppies

Coinciding with their one-year "anniversary," Tinkerbell and Bisou are expecting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Let’s talk dog poop on Longboat Key
  • By Letter to the Editor
  • May 20, 2024
Let’s talk dog poop on Longboat Key

A resident writes that he's fed up with entitled dog owners who expect someone else to clean up the mess.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Pools, a lagoon and 800 feet of beach access will be available at the St. Regis Longboat Key, a rendering of which is pictured.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 20, 2024
St. Regis Longboat Key now accepting reservations ahead of opening

Although the barrier island resort may not be open yet, people can make their reservations now.

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    By
  • Mirabai Holland
  • May 19, 2024
How to take care of your bone health

May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Here's what you need to know to be your healthiest.

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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.
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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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