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Longboat Key

Vacationers worried about beds made in the night
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 2, 2024
Vacationers worried about beds made in the night

After returning from the pool after midnight, the guests wondered how their beds were made. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The New Pass Groin wrapped up construction in early March 2024.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 2, 2024
New Pass groin tightened to decrease soil erosion

After about four months of work, the project wrapped up structural work at the start of March.

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  • News
Cash and Snookie Register
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • April 1, 2024
Longboat Kiwanian Winston 'Cash' Register dies at age 88

Register was a dedicated member of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Dennis Skogen and his dog Buddy
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  • Petra Rivera
  • April 1, 2024
Houses of worship celebrate Easter on Longboat Key

Churches on Longboat Key hold Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday services for visitors and residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Grieder, Keth Grieder, Beth and Jim Daday
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • April 1, 2024
Local band SoulRcoaster closes out Savor the Sounds

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce concert series had a successful run and ended with a dance party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
St. Mary Star of the Sea hosted Blessing of the Easter Baskets on March 30.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • April 1, 2024
St. Mary, Star of the Sea, blesses Easter baskets

Father Robert Dziedziak blessed congregants' Easter baskets, which were inspired by their families' cultures.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2024
The Observer plays dirty for April Fools’ Day

Our annual April Fools’ Day edition was published on March 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michelle Behny and April Lawyer
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • March 31, 2024
Spanish Main residents caught 70 pounds of fish for annual fish fry

The anglers woke up before dawn throughout March to catch fish for the event on March 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bridget and Paige Palicka
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • March 31, 2024
Sand Cay Beach Resort Easter egg hunt challenges all ages

Families return to Longboat Key every year to spend Easter weekend with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Slava, a Ukrainian student, stands in the rubble of his school that was destroyed in the Battle of Kharkiv.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 31, 2024
Sarasota gallery spotlights Ukraine portraits from local photographer

Now at the Lexow Gallery, Allan Mestel’s “Portrait Ukraine” project aims to create a connection between viewer and subject.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Garey at Longboat Key’s Lazy Lobster.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 29, 2024
Lazy Lobster's Michael Garey is anything but lazy

This Lazy Lobster co-owner doesn’t have a lazy bone in his body. He loves his work and honors the mentors who got him started.

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In his retirement, Chris Sachs works on his new job: Building community
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • March 28, 2024
In his retirement, Chris Sachs works on his new job: Building community

As president of the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key, Chris Sachs has found a deeply meaningful way to give back.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This Longboat Key home combines the charm of Old Florida living with modern-day comforts
  • By Robert Plunket
  • March 28, 2024
This Longboat Key home combines the charm of Old Florida living with modern-day comforts

This charming bungalow in Longboat Village is more than picturesque. It has all the prerequisites of an up-to-date vacation home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mayor Ken Schneier and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock were sworn in in 2024 for another year.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 27, 2024
Longboat town leadership remains in place after uncontested runs

Two commissioners ran unopposed, and Mayor Ken Schneier and Vice Mayor Mike Haycock keep their seats for another term.

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  • News
The Unit 102 condominium at 4651 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $5.65 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 27, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for March 11-15 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in Sage LBK tops the week's sales at $5.65 million.

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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.
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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.
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