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Longboat Key

Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner!
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 29, 2017
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 3.30.2017

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 28, 2017
Beachplace takes in Chicago

Connie Scardelli performed a rendition of "Chicago The Musical" for residents on March 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 28, 2017
Friends of Tennis say farewell to season

The members gathered at the Longboat Key Tennis Center on March 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota plans for Fruitville Road include three traffic circles where traffic lights now control the flow of cars, trucks and pedestrians.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 28, 2017
Key leaders address Sarasota officials about Fruitville Road plans

Sarasota officials attended a Town Commission workshop to discuss how the city's development plans will affect regional traffic.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
(Eric Garwood) Construction has begun at 545 Bay Isles Parkway.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 28, 2017
Longboat Key will soon have a new retail bank

Construction of the building began last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Armando Linde' s departure from the Town Commission has created a vacancy for the District 1 seat.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 27, 2017
Longboat looking for replacement commissioner

Applications are being accepted now; decision planned on April 3

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Turtle-nesting season runs from May 1 through Oct. 31.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 27, 2017
Town to host sea turtle lighting workshop

Turtle nesting season begins May 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Standing: Planning Committee: Kathy Neudorfer, Cindy Noble, Rita Lynch, Barbara Gurchiek and Mary Del Pup; Sitting: Planning committee member Gerri Nagle and the Revs. Gerry Finegan and Eric Scanlan
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 27, 2017
St. Mary Women's Guild treats members to trendy afternoon

The "Chantilly Lace" Fashion Show featured clothing from Dillard's.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 25, 2017
Sleepy Lagoon hosts annual neighborhood party

Residents gathered for a buffet dinner and drinks on March 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 25, 2017
Longboat Key shows off at open house

The annual community open house included fire trucks, boats and free firemen hats.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michele Butler, Laurie Saggese and Natalie Fazio
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 24, 2017
The Players Club enjoys Greek night

Residents enjoyed Greek appetizers and dishes on March 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Proposed legislation would limit the town' s ability to regulate infrastructure of wireless communication providers.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 24, 2017
Longboat Key opposes legislation that could compromise undergrounding project

The legislation would limit the town's ability to regulate infrastructure of wireless communication providers.

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The Town Commission has rejected an 80-foot building height limit.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 23, 2017
Town Commission rejects 80-foot building height limit

The 80-foot limit had been recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board.

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The Charter Review Committee has been selected.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 23, 2017
Longboat Charter Review Committee has been selected

The committee will recommend changes to the town charter for the consideration of Key voters.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 23, 2017
Key of Sea hits high note at The Players Club

The chorus performed for residents and friends on March 23.

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