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Longboat Key

Amphitheater proponent Tom Leonard says the mid-century design structure would activate the St. Armands Circle center. (File rendering)
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • March 22, 2022
City Commission to look further into St. Armands Circle amphitheater proposal

The commissioners were unsure of their authority over the Circle.

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Flood insurance rates could vary from house to house, even in the same neighborhood, such as Country Club Shores, or even within the same flood zone.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 22, 2022
New FEMA maps bring changes in insurance standards

Longboat leaders hear about what's in store once Sarasota County maps are in force.

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    A time to celebrate |
  • March 22, 2022
Victoria Brill and Jordan Keller

Jack and Antoinette Brill of Longboat Key are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria Brill, to Jordan Keller, son of Cindy Bunge of Du Quoin Il.

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Construction on St. Regis is moving forward.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 21, 2022
Construction on St. Regis moves forward on Longboat Key

There is a tentative opening date for the hotel, which is currently June 6, 2024.

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A cyclist heads south on Gulf of Mexico Drive during late afternoon.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 21, 2022
Longboat Key's Complete Streets proposal is a road to the future for main thoroughfare

Concepts under development now would guide a makeover of the town's main north-south artery.

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Ambassadors Darrin Caldwell and Kellie Spring cut the ribbon along with Sandra Smith, the Secur-All team and the Reed Medical Group team.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 21, 2022
Secur-All Insurance cuts ribbon at new Longboat Key location

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for the longtime business's new location.

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  • Neighbors
A photo provided to the town of Longboat Key shows a Jeep Wrangler parked on the beach at the end of North Shore Road.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 21, 2022
Driver cited after parking on Longboat Key beach

Driver tells officer he didn't see sign barring vehicles from the sand.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 21, 2022
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts final Savor the Sounds concert

The organization hosted three concerts at Town Center Green this winter.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 21, 2022
Longboat Key Garden Club hosts Dinner and a Movie

The club usually hosts one of these events in a year, but the last one was so popular.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 18, 2022
Longboat Harbour hosts first pickleball tournament

After residents became interested in the sport a couple years ago, talent grew until a tournament was necessary.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 17, 2022
St. Mary Catholic Church hosts Women's Guild fashion show

Members of the guild wore fashions from Foxy Lady to walk the runway at Harbourside Ballroom.

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  • Neighbors
Kettle of Fish performed at Savor the Sounds on Feb. 19, 2022.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 17, 2022
Savor the Sounds concert series coming to an end on Longboat Key

Shantel Norman and the Shantel Norman Group will perform at Town Center Green on March 19.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 17

Logan Wise captured this sunset seen from Longboat Key.

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Lynn Larson, Ken Schneier, Cynthia Craig, Bob Gault, Michael Garey, Svetlana Ivashchenko and Jim Brown hold up a check.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 17, 2022
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key gives Lawn Party funds to Children's Guardian Fund

The event brought in $90,000, while direct donations from attendees brought in another $30,000.

  • Longboat Key
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Commissioner Maureen Merrigan is sworn in as vice mayor.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 16, 2022
Schneier, Merrigan chosen for top commission roles

Mayor will serve third term. District 5 commissioner assumes vice mayor

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Keera Herbst, Donn Githens, Kim Verreault and Alexa Olivas help celebrate the opening of the new Longboat Key Goodwill bookstore and donation site on Dec. 18.
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Artist JC Wayne hangs the ninth and final piece in her series "Atomic Universe," the latest installation at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church. The display will be up throughout the holiday season.
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