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Longboat Key

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.

  • Longboat Key
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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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hugh takes a moment to decide which team he'll pick.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2022
Mote Marine manatees agree: Pick Bengals as Super Bowl champions

Hugh and Buffett have been picking the winners of the Super Bowl for 13 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Northern portions of Longboat Key are typically more prone to flooding. However, the town has other portions of the island that are also low lying like the Sleepy Lagoon and Buttonwood Harbour neighborhoods.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • February 8, 2022
Buttonwood Harbour, Sleepy Lagoon neighborhoods to undergo drainage assessments

Combined, Longboat Key is due to spend $168,749 on drainage assessments for the Buttonwood Harbour and Sleepy Lagoon neighborhoods.

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The Fillmore Drive lot is 1.98 acres and can hold 268 cars in the lot and in the adjacent curbside paid spaces.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 8, 2022
Sarasota parks plans to develop St. Armands lot

Commissioners vote 4-1 to take no action on proposals to build on city-owned parking lot.

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Sue Ann and Mike Ciccone
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 8, 2022
Valentine's Day dates on Longboat for every couple

No matter sporty, adventurous or traditionalist, Longboat Key has a sweet spot for every suitor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 7, 2022
Longboat Key hosts first Festival of the Arts

The Chamber of Commerce put the two-day art show together with Howard Alan Events.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 4, 2022
The Paradise Center hosts FitFest on Longboat Key

Attendees could try bite-sized bits of seven different exercise classes.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 4, 2022
All Angels hosts secondhand art gallery on Longboat Key

The church is hosting its New to You sale for the second year in a row, with a big response from the community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 4, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: They can stay

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    In Memoriam |
  • February 4, 2022
Leonard Biberman, M.D.

Leonard Biberman, M.D., passed away peacefully, on the night of January 10, 2022, with his wife, Gloria, his children (Sandra Liederman and Charles Biberman) and granddaughter Josie Liederman, by his side.

  • Longboat Key
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    In Memoriam |
  • February 4, 2022
Christopher Boyne

The family and friends of Christopher Boyne are sad to give news of his recent passing on January 29th, 2022.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Heather Rippy and Stephanie Troxler with a bottle of prosecco Troxler painted for the occasion.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 3, 2022
Driftwood Beach Home and Garden celebrates one year

The store on the north end of Longboat Key has catered to and cultivated its community.

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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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Longboat Key Tennis Center members and friends of Dolores Levy honored her memory with the unveiling of a new plaque at the center last weekend.
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