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Longboat Key

    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 23, 2019
Longboat KeyGarden Club spruces up Public Works landscape

Thirty volunteers gathered on the morning of Feb. 23 to scatter almost 400 plants on the Public Works property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 21, 2019
Beachplace residents treated to musical evening

On Feb. 21, Connie Scardelli performed "Guys and Dolls" for 70 Beachplace residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
People watch as Suzy Brenner explains how partnership came to be.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 21, 2019
Medical partnership fills void in Longboat Key

Vaiety of services in one stop

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 21, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 21

Stan Singer captured the sunshine breaking through the clouds near Beachplace.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • February 21, 2019
Why we protect our content online

Information on the internet lasts forever, which is a good reason not to rewrite history.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Seaplace takes in cabaret show

Marcy Downey performed a medley of songs by musical legends on Feb. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Christ Church talks about its missions

More than 100 church members gathered for a barbecue dinner Feb. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Ohana estate at 6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 20, 2019
Ohana returns to market with lower price

Ohana has three pavilions, a tennis court, motor court and swimming pool

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Jim Brown leading efforts to fund Arts, Culture and Education Center
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 20, 2019
Brown: Longboat theater talk is encouraging

Commissioner works to find new strategies to raising $18 million privately for art center project.

  • Longboat Key
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Tom Freiwald
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat group likes the idea of water quality summit

Summit plan is still in its infancy. Could be held in April

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The recreation center was donated by Murf Klauber.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 20, 2019
Concept for a new rec center comes together

Goal is to get center concept plan approved this year

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Paradise Center hosts a variety of activities, currently at Temple Beth Israel. Cheryl Kaiser teaches yoga for seniors Tuesdays at the Paradise Center.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 20, 2019
Partnership brings medical suite to Longboat

The new facility will emphasize wellness

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour to showcase seven houses

The annual Home Tour will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A longboat Key condominium at 2141 Gulf of Mexico Drive recently sold for for $3,362,500. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,400 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.6 million in 2002.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 20, 2019
Longboat Key condominium sells for $3,362,500

Residential real estate transactions for Feb.4-8.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 20, 2019
Continue Mote's legacy

A vote to allow seven residential units will mean more money for local charities.

  • Longboat Key
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