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Longboat Key

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  • April 13, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 13

Diane Engleman captured this shot of driftwood along Longboat Key.

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  • Neighbors
MCAT' s Longboat Key Shuttle begins service on Saturday April 15.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 13, 2017
The Longboat Key Shuttle begins service on Saturday April 15

The service replaces MCAT's Longboat Key Trolley.

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This Longboat Key home sold for $2.2 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 13, 2017
John Ringling Estates home sells for $2.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for March 27-31.

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  • Real Estate
These are just three of the thinly veiled environmental messages on the city’s sea level-rising sign at Lido Key Beach.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 12, 2017
Streets, trash and safety

Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin has good intentions, educating the public about climate change. But the city shouldn’t be telling you to drive instead of fly or to eat less red meat.

  • Longboat Key
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Construction of The Shore restaurant on Longboat Key has been delayed.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Design change delays Shore on Longboat Key construction

Co-owner says construction has ceased due to design and structural changes.

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Randy Clair
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 12, 2017
Succession planning

It should be a goal in the community.

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Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Charlie Wilson and Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Bird Key revitalizes Sarasota Bay Cup with charitable partnership

The Mote Regatta will be held on April 21 and 22.

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Ed Miracle, 78, spends time everyday, sometimes more than 12 hours in his studio.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Longboater aims art at making a difference

Ed Miracle used to paint ships and seascapes, but then he decided he wanted to do more meaningful work.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: April 13, 2017

Joan Maus, Jerry Friesch, Susie Glasser, Anna Howell, Elizabeth Ross and Margaret "Woodie" Seehafer died.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
(John McGuire) On April 3, Clair became the newest addition to the Town Commission.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
New Longboat Commissioner Randy Clair shares his priorities

On April 3, Clair became the newest addition to the Town Commission.

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Turtle nesting season begins May 1.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Turtle nesting season rules have changed on Longboat Key

Turtle nesting season starts May 1.

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The Key experienced a possible hit-and-run and a distraction burglary during the same week.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Longboat police seek help from residents on two cases

The Key experienced a possible hit-and-run and a distraction burglary during the same week.

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Bob Bunting, 360 North resident and former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration official
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Ill health of mangroves on Greer Island points to bigger issue, Longboat resident says

Trees along shoreline help anchor sand, protect against storm surge on Longboat’s north end.

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Shirley Deutsch' s new front doors reach nearly to her shoulder, which she says makes it hard for her to open and close.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
82-year-old wants a solution to her condo-door problem

A resident of The Promenade on Longboat Key is petitioning her condo board for a lower door handle.

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Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner!
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 4.13.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

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