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Longboat Key

The existing signs for The Town of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • June 7, 2023
Longboat property values hit another record with $8.33B in value estimates

The town will receive certified property values on July 1.

  • Longboat Key
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Readers respond to the St. Regis parking garage proposal changes
  • By Letter to the Editor
  • June 7, 2023
Readers respond to the St. Regis parking garage proposal changes

Readers take issue with departures from the original plans.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Unit 1001 of The Beach Residences offers more than 4,100 square feet with three bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a half bath. It was built in 2005.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 7, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 22-26 in Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key

A Beachfront Residences condominium tops the week's sales at $5.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Anne Abgott describes her watercolor techniques.
    By
  • James Peter
  • June 7, 2023
85-year-old watercolorist Anne Abgott’s best work lies ahead

Abgott is winning awards and her instruction is in high demand.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Damages on Longboat Key after Hurricane Ian.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • June 7, 2023
Longboat preps for hurricane season, with Sanibel as cautionary tale

The town's 21st Annual Disaster Preparedness Seminar was June 1, kicking off the official start of the 2023 hurricane season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Currently, the Longboat Key Police department has 11 hot seated cars.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 7, 2023
Hybrid police vehicles will soon join Longboat Key's fleet

The June 5 commission meeting saw the approval of the purchase of seven new police vehicles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rendering of proposed parking garage.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • June 6, 2023
St. Regis parking changes denied by Town Commission

Commissioners will vote on a written order of denial June 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Martha and Curtiss Schantz have been married for over 53 years.
    By
  • Sidra Wali
  • June 6, 2023
Former commodore duo take command of love, career and retirement

Curtiss and Martha Schantz recounted their years as commodores at Bird Key Yacht Club and their unlikely meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A reader responds to 'These two are the best we can do?'
  • By Letter to the Editor
  • June 6, 2023
A reader responds to 'These two are the best we can do?'

A reader takes issue with a recent opinion piece.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Key Police Department's newest officer Justin Ramsaier (right) was sworn in on June 2.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 6, 2023
Longboat Key Police Department welcomes experienced NYPD officer

Justin Ramsaier has 17 years of experience with the New York Police Department. Now he hopes to connect with Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Police resolve beach chair-sharing issue
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • June 6, 2023
Police resolve beach chair-sharing issue

Police were called to retrieve private beach chairs being used by the public. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Brandon Taaffe, president of the board of directors of Sarasota Bay Watch, holds up a knife found at the bottom of the bay.
    By
  • James Peter
  • June 4, 2023
Cleanup removes fishing gear, lawn chair and other debris from Sarasota Bay

Scuba divers, kayakers and on-shore volunteers removed trash from Sarasota Bay near Ken Thompson Park and rescued entangled marine life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
626 S. Owl Drive recently sold for $11.25 million, setting a new record for Bird Key.
    By
  • James Peter
  • June 4, 2023
Bird Key home sells for $11.25 million, sets record for island

The second most expensive listing ever on Bird Key sold the same day.

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    In Memoriam |
  • June 2, 2023
Arthur L. Hersberger

Arthur L. Hersberger, 78, passed away at home on May 22nd, 2023 surrounded by his family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
New Longboat Key Democratic Club President Lucie Lapovsky and Vice President Nancy Greenhouse
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • June 1, 2023
Longboat Democratic club elects new leadership

Lucie Lapovsky is serving as the club's new president.

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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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