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Longboat Key

The town is moving forward with a green space for outdoor performances and gatherings adjacent to Town Hall.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 29, 2019
Ringling College reconsiders role with Longboat Key in arts center proposal

Town plans to move forward on existing plan to build outdoor venue adjacent to Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Eric Garwood
  • April 29, 2019
Sale closes on Longboat's highest price house in five years

Beachfront home in Longboat Key Club offers more than 130 feet of beachfront on more than an acre of property.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 29, 2019
St. Armands parking garage officially opens

After a 'successful' soft opening, the garage is now open for long-term use.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 27, 2019
Longboat Key Club enjoys evening of blues and bourbon

On April 27, 180 club members gathered on the Harbourside lawn for dinner, drinks and music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Back to Michigan: A car carrier  was loading up a Longboat Key winter resident's vehicle for a ride back north.
  • By Katie Johns and Eric Garwood
  • April 26, 2019
Longboat says so long to another season

Another one is in the books for Longboat, and residents, business owners and town officials say it went pretty well.

  • Longboat Key
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Jim Brown
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  • April 25, 2019
Letters to the editor

Longboat readers sound off on key issues.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 25, 2019
Bird Key ladies step into spring

On April 25, the club hosted its monthly Style Show complete with lunch, a raffle and fashion show featuring clothing from Lilly Pulitzer.

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  • April 25, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 25

Longboat Key weather page photo: April 25

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Seventh grader Katherine Wright has two banners hanging at Save Our Seabirds.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 24, 2019
Colors of the wind

Save Our Seabirds and the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences teamed up to create some colorful, bird-themed banners.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Oasis Group International operates offices at 444 Gulf of Mexico Drive on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat trading company charged with misappropriating millions

Federal regulators say more than $47 million of a $75 million scheme was improperly spent; the rest was lost in the market.

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Town officials have said many of the town's existing poles, like this one, are taller than the proposed 35  feet.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat leaders prepare for key decisions on small-cell network

When Town Commissioners decide height of poles and other factors, aesthetics won't be the only consideration.

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Work is nearly complete on clearing the site of the former Amore restaurant.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 24, 2019
Survey results: 'No' to Longboat arts center

Whoa. Respondents to our online survey about the proposed arts, culture and education center say it's not needed and they don't want to pay for it. Commissioners need to find out more.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2019
Town leaders plan strategic retreat

Friday event for commissioners, Longboat staff is open to public at Windward Bay.

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Jay and Leighton Ricci Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 24, 2019
Sugar-filled search

Sand Cay Beach Resort hosted its annual Easter egg hunt after a weather delay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lawyers representing Longboat Key have sought the dismissal of a lawsuit against the town regarding access to its website.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 24, 2019
Longboat seeks dismissal of website lawsuit

Defense team says lack of federal rules nullifies claim of man who has sued dozens of towns, cities and counties.

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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.
  • December 20, 2025
Longboat Goodwill officially celebrates grand opening
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Traffic cleared after fire, bridge malfunction in Sarasota, Longboat
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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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Artist delves into ideas of existence at Longboat exhibition
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Locations of the new St. Armands speed tables are marked in red.
  • December 19, 2025
St. Armands speed humps will be replaced with permanent speed tables
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Osprey play an important role in local ecosystems, and they seek out high perches on either designated nesting perches or, as in this case, power poles.
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Ospreys get a home renovation

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