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Longboat Key

Sue Ann and Mike Ciccone in front of the bar that Ciccone built for the house.
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 12, 2021
Longboat Key couple Mike and Sue Ann Ciccone celebrate the island life

The couple recently moved to Longboat Key full time and spend their nights seeking happy memories.

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  • August 12, 2021
Longboat Key author shares her Brooklyn saga

Carolyn Angiolillo hosted a book signing for her new novel, "A Brooklyn Saga: Stories from the Stoop."

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Aaron Virgin
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 12, 2021
Q&A: In conversation with new Save Our Seabirds CEO Aaron Virgin

Virgin comes to the organization from just across its parking lot as he previously worked at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

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  • August 12, 2021
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 12

Niki Muller captured this sunrise over north Longboat Key.

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In May, Caitlyn Zaborowski moved from Danbury, Connecticut, to Longboat Key. On June 6, she began her new role with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.
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  • Mark Bergin
  • August 12, 2021
Chamber hires vice president of membership services

In June, Caitlyn Zaborowski began her new role with the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 12, 2021
Temple Beth Israel men's club hosts dinner in Sarasota

Men and women of the temple got together for dinner on a rainy evening.

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Wood ducks, who nest in tree cavities, are one of the few native duck species that breed and nest in Florida. (Miri Hardy)
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  • Miri Hardy
  • August 12, 2021
Bird of the week: Wood duck

Full of color to attract a mate, this species nests in tree cavities or in boxes prepared by humans.

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    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 11, 2021
Longboat Key's new fire station officially opens next week

On Wednesday, the town of Longboat Key held a grand opening ceremony for Fire Station 92.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 11, 2021
Longboat Key Chamber hosts Networking at Noon at Lazy Lobster

Members came together for a midday island mingling.

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    In Memoriam |
  • August 11, 2021
Caren L. Reed

Caren L. (Jeff) Reed, age 86, passed away July 27, 2021, at his home on Longboat Key, Florida, following a long illness.

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The town of Longboat Key needs to paint its 1998Â Stewart & Stevenson M1078 before Fire Rescue Department personnel can use it.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • August 11, 2021
Longboat Key adds rough and ready high-water rescue truck

Military-style machine adds a new element to Longboat Fire Rescue's flood-response plans.

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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • August 11, 2021
Don’t close the door on Siesta Key

Let’s be generous, welcoming and consistent.

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Facing New Pass, the home offers a variety of nautical launching and docking points.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 10, 2021
Michael Saunders listing wins HGTV prize

Voters on the cable network voted Westway Drive home as the best in the Waterside category.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 9, 2021
Pass the salt, pass the charity with Pure Florida Sea Salt

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium will get 20% of the proceeds of the special salt.

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Aaron Virgin.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 9, 2021
Save our Seabirds hires new CEO

Aaron Virgin comes to the organization from previous role with Mote.

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