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Longboat Key

Longboat Key Fire Rescue responded to an accident near Sloop Lane around 5:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 27.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 27, 2025
Gulf of Mexico Drive reopens after accident in construction area

The road was temporarily closed near Sloop Lane due to a two-vehicle accident that occurred around 5:15 a.m. on Thursday.

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  • News
A loggerhead hatchling heads to the water after being released.
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • March 27, 2025
Sea turtles have a successful season

Sea turtles love our area as much as people do — but they need a little help from their human friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cheryl Taub has been drawing since she was old enough to hold a crayon.
    By
  • Su Byron
  • March 27, 2025
These Key artists take inspiration from their surroundings

Local creators share how their home bases on Sarasota's barrier islands give them an artistic boost.

  • Arts + Culture
Crystal Waters, a custom-built West Indies-style residence on Siesta Key, hit the market at $31.5 million.
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • March 27, 2025
Why $30 million listings have come to our area, and why they're here to stay

The high-end waterfront market in the area is getting pricier and pricier, with multiple homes listed for $10 million and up. A few top $20 million — and even a few more are hitting $30 million.

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The 1988 condo has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,555 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 26, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for March 10-14 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Winding Oaks condominium tops the week’s sales at $1,195,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Barbara Jendrysik has participated in every Longboat Key town hall art reception.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 26, 2025
Inaugural event aims to unite LBK community through art appreciation

Arts in April features an outdoor art showcase, exhibition at Town Hall, comedy night and concert.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Phillips will leave her position as assistant to the town manager at the end of March.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 26, 2025
Susan Phillips leaves behind a legacy of dedication to Longboat Key

Phillips spent 27 years taking on a heap of responsibilities as the town manager's assistant and has the stories to prove it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key had to go back to the drawing board to redesign a potential roundabout at the intersection of Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 26, 2025
FDOT to assume larger responsibility for Broadway Roundabout project

The Florida Department of Transportation agreed to manage the project for the town of Longboat Key to get the Broadway Roundabout underway after a series of previous delays and hurdles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Time for a SPAC reboot
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 26, 2025
Time for a SPAC reboot

The most recent city-SPAC meeting showed a lot of misalignment among the players. Here are four key issues to be resolved to keep it going.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Linda Ulrich, Carlyn Vigil, Cathy Bishop, Cyndi Seamon and Melanie Dale socialize before a screening of "Top Gun: Maverick" at Bayfront Park for the Longboat Key Garden Club.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 25, 2025
Longboat Key Garden Club hosts 9th Dinner and a Movie fundraiser

Members continue fundraising push to support post-hurricane restoration and beautification projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Firefighter paramedic Richard Traugott uses the Hurst Jaws of Life to pry the front door frame apart.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 25, 2025
Longboat Key Fire Rescue teams practices vehicle extrication techniques

Crew members spent an early afternoon walking through a simulated vehicle crash to get hands-on training with extrication equipment like the Hurst Jaws of Life.

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  • News
Resident calls police to solve heavy traffic delay on island
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 25, 2025
Resident calls police to solve heavy traffic delay on island

The complainant called emergency services about the seasonal traffic backups on the island. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Alice Edwards with the Longboat Library looks forward to welcoming visitors for extended hours through April.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 25, 2025
Volunteers aim to establish a 'Friends of the Longboat Library' support group

While Longboat Library awaits news of plans for a new library facility on the Key, members are working to to add awareness of the library.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
District 4 Commissioner Debra Williams became Longboat Key's new vice mayor on March 24.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 24, 2025
Williams sworn in as new Longboat Key vice mayor, Schneier remains mayor

Debra Williams will serve as the town’s new vice mayor until 2026 after taking over the title as Mike Haycock reached his commission term limit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mary Beth Schiavone opens the 2025 Couture for the Cure show.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • March 24, 2025
Biannual Couture for the Cure boosts MS research funding

Event chair Gwen Wallin draws inspiration from her daughter in organizing this year's fundraiser fashion show and luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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