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Longboat Key

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 11, 2022
Market on Longboat Key expands in second month

The number of vendors went from 66 in the first month to 103 in February.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andy Sandberg and Tom Kirdahy. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 11, 2022
Longboat Key, Hermitage Artist Retreat team up for theater event

Tom Kirdahy and Andy Sandberg will discuss the process of production in the world of theater.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
George Turner has been on the job since April, 2021.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 11, 2022
Longboat Key chief arrests driver in Cortez Bridge incident

Man emerged from SUV and approached Turner yelling "shoot me, shoot me."

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The property is built with a Mediterranean style.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 11, 2022
$10 million sale is highest of 2022 on Longboat

Home features 100 feet of beachfront, a two-story library.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2022
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 10

Diane Suner captured this snowy egret image on North Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The town proposes to spend about $3.2 million over 15 years on firefighting vehicles and gear.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 10, 2022
Longboat Key sends proposed projects list to Sarasota County

If the surtax gets approved by Sarasota County voters, the town is due to receive about $15.13 million in funding.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 10, 2022
St. Mary's men's club gets together for Super Bowl party

The men of St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church gathered for hot dogs and football trivia.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Peninsula Sarasota
  • February 10, 2022
24 Ultra-luxe Residences on Golden Gate Point

Peninsula Sarasota offers a limited opportunity.

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Sponsored Content
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 9, 2022
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce gathers for Networking at Noon

The chamber is gearing up for several events in the next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Adrian Moore and Grayce Burns
  • February 9, 2022
Innovation can help save Sarasota Bay and the Everglades

New robot weeders could save farmers from using harmful herbicides that contribute to runoff and poor water quality.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Built in 2001, the home at 642 Ranger Lane has six bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, a pool and 7,091 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 9, 2022
Country Club Shores home sells for more than $7 million

A home in Country Club Shores tops transactions at $7.73 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Longboat Key now has a permitting process for propane and natural gas fire pits outside of structures. (File photo)
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 9, 2022
Longboat Key establishes permitting process for permanently installed fire pits

Developers can now build permanently installed fire pits through a town-issued permitting process.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2022
Temple Beth Israel celebrates supporters at dinner

The temple hosted a Shabbat dinner to recognize their donors from over the years.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2022
WBTT performs at Education Center at Temple Beth Israel

Executive director Susan Goldfarb helped put together a Motown-inspired night of music.

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Steve Golia, Mike Cichon and Chuck Sobieck
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2022
St. Mary's men's club plans golf tournament for 10th year

The church's golf gathering has changed places in its history.

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