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Longboat Key

New Pass.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 12, 2017
Shoaling prompts Coast Guard to remove New Pass markers

The Coast Guard is removing markers in the channel because they can no longer mark the "best water" in the channel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 10, 2017
Christ Church cooks up potluck dinner

About 60 congregants gathered for the dinner on June 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 10, 2017
St. Armands Circle gets crafty

The 16th annual St. Armands Circle Craft Festival kicked off on June 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town officials say changes to the sign code will affect Longboat Key's real estate community.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 9, 2017
Longboat to host discussion on sign code changes

Town officials say the changes will impact local businesses and real estate sales.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 8, 2017
Area chambers of commerce gather for barbecue bash

Members of the Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key chambers attended the event at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Should Longboat Key be incorporated into one county?
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 8, 2017
One County: study shows Longboat residents in Manatee would save $2.5 million

In May, town staff began exploring the costs, benefits and logistics of becoming incorporated into one county.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Inclement weather has caused trees to collapse on Longboat Key.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 7, 2017
Longboat storms down trees, damage skylight

Fire chief says no one was injured in the incident.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Even though Longboat Key is one town, that county line has always made the town and its residents feel split.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 7, 2017
Longboat Key County?

Manatee and Sarasota counties often take Longboat Key’s $28 million in annual property tax revenue for granted. Secession sounds great. But it will never happen.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This home at 440 Meadow Lark Drive sold for $1.55 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 7, 2017
Meadow Lark Drive home sells for $1.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 22-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Photo courtesy of Mote
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 7, 2017
Farewell, Ms. Marker!

Mote released the subadult loggerhead sea turtle off Lido Beach on June 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Kelley, medical corpsman on Omaha Beach
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 7, 2017
Forgotten D-Day

American news media fails to recognize 73rd anniversary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Michael, Amelia and Catherine Garey
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 7, 2017
Hats off to the class of 2017

Longboat Key and Lido Key are home to some recent graduates. Here we get to know them a little better.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 7, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: June 8, 2017

Nancy Freeland, Sharon Oper, Marie "Jackie" Resnick, Hank Cassen, Janet FitzGerald, Audrey Regen and Dr. E. William Reiber II died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dave Brenner led the parade as Grand Marshal last year.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 7, 2017
Cannons Marina Wants You!

Cannons Marina will give $500 in cash to the most patriotic business participating in the Freedom Fest parade.

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Developer pays Ringling College $1.85 million for the 2.3 acre arts center site.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 7, 2017
12 homes planned for Longboat Key Center for the Arts property

Developer pays Ringling College $1.85 million for the 2.3 acre site.

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Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Danielle Gladding welcomes guest speaker Longboat Police Chief Russ Mager to update members about his approach to leadership since he assumed the role last autumn at the April 2 meeting.
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