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Longboat Key

Loud noise in the middle of the night prompts Longboat Key police response
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 3, 2023
Loud noise in the middle of the night prompts Longboat Key police response

A resident heard a loud noise from inside the house, but the responding officer found nothing on scene. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Drone pictures from August 2023 show the St. Regis Longboat Key making progress ahead of its expected March 2024 completion.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 2, 2023
St. Regis parking lot approved, ending lengthy parking debate

The public hearing on Oct. 2 saw no public comment and a stamp of approval on the new parking lot plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The St. Armands Circle Art Festival with Craft Marketplace was held Sept. 30 and Oct 1.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 2, 2023
St. Armands Art Festival features accomplished artists from around the world

Tourists, visitors and locals admired the wide variety of art on display Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chris Sachs, Emily Walsh and Michael Garey
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 2, 2023
Observer President Emily Walsh speaks at Kiwanis Club reception

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat honored the Walsh family for dedication to Longboat Key with a surprise community service award.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The existing signs for The Town of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 2, 2023
Longboat commissioners unanimously approve fiscal 2024 budget

A reduction in the millage rate and increase in personnel costs were key discussion points along the way, but next year’s budget is now official.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alice Green plays pickleball at Bayfront Park with Jim Wolohan.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 29, 2023
More parking, shared courts coming to Longboat's Bayfront Park this season

The addition of 15-19 parking spaces and more shared racket courts will help mitigate issues caused by pickleball, tennis, fitness classes and beach access.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tommy Bahama's happy hour
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • September 27, 2023
A guide to the best happy hours on Longboat Key, St. Armands

Longboat Key and St. Armands Circle restaurants provide deals on tasty food and drinks during everyone's favorite time of day.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Mourners gathered along a road outside of Mikolayev.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 27, 2023
Local photographer captures another side of Ukraine war in new project

Allan Mestel’s latest project focuses on the people in the Russia-Ukraine war.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
William and Francine Forster sold their Unit C301 condominium at 4765 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Mary Mooty Kileen, trustee, of Longboat Key, for $5.7 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 27, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 11-15 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

An Infinity home on Gulf of Mexico Drive tops this week's sales at $5.7 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The social service brouhaha
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 27, 2023
The social service brouhaha

Should county tax dollars be used to fund social service organizations? Where do you draw the line?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Longboat Key Fire Rescue department shows off their new Jaws of Life equipment, purchsed with a $39,000 grant from Firehouse Subs. From left to right: John Cz, Kaite Fountain, Public Information Officer Tina Adams, William Lewis, Ryan Corso, Lt. Ron Koper and Chief Paul Dezzi.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 27, 2023
Firehouse Subs grant provides LBK Fire Rescue with ‘game-changing’ equipment

Roughly $39,000 in grant money from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation went toward the purchase of gear for Longboat's firefighters.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Catherine Avery of Catherine Avery Investment Management was nominated for Investment News Women's Portfolio Manager of The Year.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • September 26, 2023
Longboat resident nominated for Portfolio Manager of The Year

Catherine Avery Investment Management employs an "ultra-personal" strategy to engage clients in the investing process.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key police department recently added Officer Michael Mathis to the fleet, sworn in on Set. 18.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 26, 2023
Longboat Key Police Dept. adds another fresh face before peak season

Officer Michael Mathis was sworn in on Sept. 18 after relocating from Georgia.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Sachs, Glenda Leonard and Ed Krepela at a Kiwanis Club meeting in 2022
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • September 26, 2023
New Kiwanis Club president discusses love for mission, hopes for future

Before moving to Longboat, Christopher Sachs worked in publishing, on magazine titles like Men's Journal and National Geographic Adventure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bones found at Quick Point preserve investigated by Longboat Key police
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • September 26, 2023
Bones found at Quick Point preserve investigated by Longboat Key police

Concerned citizens called to report bones found in the park, which led to an investigation. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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