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Longboat Key

Hannah Mauer picks up some litter.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 16, 2019
City Island a little cleaner after Mote volunteer sweep

Interns and their friends organize an event after learning of the effect of trash on coastal waters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ember is up for adoption with the Humane Society of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 16, 2019
Lido Beach art show draws a crowd

Dogs take center stage at third-annual two-day event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gerri Aaron, a celebrated philanthropist in Sarasota and her native Philadelphia, died Thursday. She was 91.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2019
Gerri Aaron leaves legacy of giving, humanity

Gerri Aaron, noted Sarasota area philanthropist, died Feb. 14. Services will be held 10 a.m. Sunday at Temple Emanu El.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David and Ellen Odenath, Steve Branham and President Susan Phillips
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 15, 2019
Longboat Key Garden Club blooms love

Love on the Beach was hosted Feb. 14 at the Bay Isles Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key's damage claim to the federal government after Hurricane Hermine was based on beach damage caused by storm surge and rough surf.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 14, 2019
Longboat receives more than $300,000 for 2016 hurricane damage

Beach fund is more than $10 million

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 14

Jane Vargas captured this sunset from Longboat Key near Bay Isles Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Kerr of Public Works explains how department's boat is used.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 13, 2019
Session on Longboat's Public Works educates residents

Public Works keeps Longboat humming

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ohana is one of the highest-priced listed homes on the market in the Sarasota-Manatee area.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat market trends encouraging

Closed sales, average prices improved in 2018, figures indicate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Estates home at 593 Kingfisher Lane recently sold for $1.4 million. Built in 2001, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,583 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat Key Estates home sells for $1.4 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 28-Feb. 1.

  • Longboat Key
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The Longboat Key Town Commission
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 13, 2019
If it ain’t broke …

Longboat voters are being asked to change commissioners’ terms from two to three years. It’s not a big deal, but the benefits are difficult to see.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The 484-space parking garage at 47 N. Adams Drive is open to the public, though some additional work needs to be done to complete the structure.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 13, 2019
The Rappaport, Corrigan garage

Let's give credit where credit is due.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Longboat Pass drawbridge will be repaired in May.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 13, 2019
FDOT to hold public meeting on Longboat Key Pass bridge

The bridge is safe, but dates back to Eisenhower

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  • News
Viento Kitchen and Bar will serve a veal piccata dish as a Valentine's Day special.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2019
Longboat Key restaurants dish out special plates for Valentine's Day

Four restaurants discuss their most popular items and what makes them hot spots for special occasions.

  • Longboat Key
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Pamela Baron, Pamela Lasko and Rose Chapman in 2018
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2019
New caregiver support group coming to Longboat

JFCS will be hosting the group from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the last Tuesday of the month for February and March in the Centre Shoppes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Teena Kantor has been sewing since her grandmother taught her as a child.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 13, 2019
Longboater threads sewing hobby

Teena Kantor learned to sew as a child, and now creates items for her friends and family members, who she hopes pick up the trade.

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