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Longboat Key

Jane Nagle and Barabara Bellamente
    By
  • Dariela Delgado
  • March 8, 2023
Longboat Harbourettes flaunt their 2023 fashion show

Fashionistas team up with Hatley Boutique to bring fashion to the condo association.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Novak prepares to release Chuck in November 2022.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 8, 2023
Longboat Key Kiwanis Club shares swan stories

"The Swan Guy" David Novak spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting on March 2 at the Lazy Lobster.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
3496 Mistletoe Lane
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 8, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 20-24 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Corey’s Landing home on Mistletoe Lane tops the week's sales at $4.28 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Mangrove trimming is regulated by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 8, 2023
Regulating mangrove responsibility causes confusion

An illegal removal of mangroves along a Longboat Key property line raises question of the town's ability to enforce regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
With the Fed's monetary policy, a bear market is only a matter of time.
  • By George Rauch
  • March 7, 2023
Which way are the stock market winds blowing?

With government debt and interest rates increasing, it's only a matter of time before the market responds with a correction.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Joyce Roslund puts mustard on her hotdog.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 7, 2023
Christ Church holds community cookout

On March 4, the church invited members and neighbors to come by and enjoy some good food and conversation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A noise reminder, just in case
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 7, 2023
A noise reminder, just in case

Construction workers were reminded of the noise ordinance after a caller complaint. This and more Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Beverly Miller is one of ten vendors participating in the Gulfshore Marketplace on Saturday.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 7, 2023
Gulfshore Marketplace to sell handmade and homegrown goods

Residents will be selling everything from cookies to artwork on March 11 at the mobile home park's annual craft market.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rumble officially opened its new U.S. corporate headquarters Feb. 27.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • March 7, 2023
YouTube competitor opens new Longboat Key headquarters

In a rare interview, Rumble CEO talks about tech companies, freedom of speech principles and the YouTube competitor’s growth track.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Jan Marshall, Renita Linkner, Sandy Rosin and Carolyn Greenberg
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 6, 2023
Beachplace games benefit All Faiths Food Bank

The 18th annual golf tournament at Longboat Key Club included games for non-golfers this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Buccaneer Restaurant is planned to take the spot of the former site of Pattigeorge’s.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • March 6, 2023
Construction schedule for Buccaneer restaurant remains unknown

Developers are hoping to have building permits and cost estimates in hand by mid-May for the Buccaneer restaurant project on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • March 6, 2023
Alan A. Ades

A true patriarch of his family, Alan A. Ades, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Dedham, MA, on February 22nd, surrounded by his loving children.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Cari Aslan thanks board members for their generosity of time and talents to help the community work together.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 5, 2023
Celebrating service at Spanish Main Yacht Club

The yacht club threw a special happy hour on Feb. 15 to thank board members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Jane Tolpa, Mary Kupiec and Nancy Ross
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • March 5, 2023
Record-breaking year for Royal Rummage Sale

Over 800 tickets sold for the Early Bird sale held on March 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
1247 Westway Drive sold March 1 for $7.48 million.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2023
Waterfront Lido Shores home sells for $7.5 million

The modern home on Westway Drive was designed by an acclaimed local architect.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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Locations of the new St. Armands speed tables are marked in red.
  • December 19, 2025
St. Armands speed humps will be replaced with permanent speed tables
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Osprey play an important role in local ecosystems, and they seek out high perches on either designated nesting perches or, as in this case, power poles.
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Beverly Sutton introduces Santa Claus, who made an appearance at the Reading Buddies Christmas party on Dec. 11 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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