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Longboat Key

John Archer rode his electric bike to town hall to donate blood on Oct. 20.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 23, 2023
Longboat celebrates Florida City Government Week with giant shredder

The events included a vaccine clinic, a field trip from Anna Maria Elementary School, a shredding party and a blood drive.

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Reverend David Marshall and Rabbi Stephen Sniderman blessing Nina and Marc Schreiber's dogs Stella and Jack
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 23, 2023
All Angels Church, Temple Beth Israel host annual Blessing of the Animals

The two neighboring congregations partnered to celebrate pets and build community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Drone pictures from August 2023 show the St. Regis Longboat Key making progress ahead of its expected March 2024 completion.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 22, 2023
New St. Regis manager hopes resort will be ‘Longboat’s living room’

Winfred Van Workum sheds light on the service and amenities needed to make it a Forbes Five-Star property.

  • Longboat Key
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Sue Wertman and Karen Gardiner
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 22, 2023
The Paradise Center raises over $1,000 for breast cancer research

Walkers covered 3 miles, received massages and enjoyed charming company at the annual breast cancer walk.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rev. Brock Patterson blessing Mike and Lauren Ehlers's dog Tucker.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 21, 2023
Pets of all shapes, sizes and types blessed at Longboat Island Chapel

Rev. Brock Patterson welcomed all Longboat pets, including snakes, to the annual event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Centre Shops of Longboat Key
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 21, 2023
Longboat Key shopping center for sale for $7.6M

The center, which sits on 4.6 acres, is said to be one of the largest parcels on Longboat Key on the market.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
From left to right: Brad Marner, Carole Erker, Jay Sparr, Liz Sparr, Nancy Rozance and Jim Chirgwin.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 20, 2023
Rotary Club removes 40 pounds of trash from Gulf of Mexico Drive

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key performs highway cleanup on GMD at least once a quarter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Unit 1102 condominium at 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive sold for $6.03 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 18, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 2-6 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in The Beach Residences tops the week's sales at $6.03 million.

  • Longboat Key
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Pumpkin ice cream pie at Tyler's
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 18, 2023
Longboat restaurants usher in fall with seasonal dining specials

The autumn-themed menu items include pumpkin soup, lots of squash and, of course, pumpkin spice lattes.

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Sergeant Sean Butler spent 24 years with the NYPD. Now, he helps the people of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 18, 2023
One night on patrol with the Longboat Key Police

What happens after sunset on Longboat Key? A reporter finds out on patrol with LBKPD.

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The potential Longboat Key Community Center would be located in Whitney Plaza's largest building, at 6810 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 18, 2023
Manatee, Longboat work on Whitney Plaza community center agreements

Suggestions for use of the potential center include adult learning classes and hosting events.

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Town rules only cover size of docks and permanent structures.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 18, 2023
State bill delays Longboat Key ordinance aimed at tighter canal regulations

The town was ready to propose an ordinance to address canal navigability concerns, but Florida Senate Bill 250 put things on pause.

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The invincibly ignorant
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 18, 2023
The invincibly ignorant

The antisemitic protesters are so brainwashed that truth and evidence make no difference. Have faith: "Remnants" will prevail.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
‘Live Local’ will help affordability — a bit
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • October 18, 2023
‘Live Local’ will help affordability — a bit

The lack of affordably priced housing, especially rental housing near wage-earner jobs, remains one of Sarasota’s most vexing economic and social challenges.

  • Sarasota
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 17, 2023
Longboat Bayfront Park pickleball courts close temporarily for resurfacing

The shared courts at Bayfront Park remain open for play.

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