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Longboat Key

Barbara Thurston submitted this sunrise photo, taken near Emerald Harbor on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Barbara Thurston submitted this sunrise photo, taken near Emerald Harbor on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center Director Jennifer Carey
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 7, 2014
The Good News: Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center

Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center helps women make informed decisions about parenthood.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Eric Hillman, Greg Albrecht and Jordan Albrecht braved the cold Tuesday, Jan. 7, for an afternoon walk on the beach.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 7, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Bundled Up on the Beach

Make sure to bundle up before heading to the beach today! The sun may be shining, but it's no match for the cold winds and low temperature of 47 degrees.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File of Life magnets are placed on refrigerators to provide firefighter/paramedics vital medical information in emergencies. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 7, 2014
LBK Fire Rescue programs promote health, safety

Longboat Key Fire Rescue will offer home inspections beginning this month along with its ongoing File of Life program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Hilton project is the first applicant to take advantage of the town-wide 250 tourism until pool that’s been waiting for applicants to apply for additional units since 2008.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 6, 2014
Commission approves Hilton project

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $30 million project that will begin later this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sylvia Thompson and Dale Hooey provided the entertainment for the Epiphany Concert attendees at All Angels.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Epiphany Concert and Party

The congregation at All Angels By the Sea Episcopal Church came together on Sunday, Jan 5., for a seasonal concert and party in honor of the Epiphany.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue was dispatched to the scene at 11:26 p.m. Friday. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 4, 2014
Fire causes late-night evacuation at Sea Gate Club

Residents temporarily relocated to a community room while firefighters determined a fire was contained to a unit on the 12th floor.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tana Sandefur
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Downton Abbey Dinner

On Friday, Jan. 3, Cafe L'Europe and WEDU invited guests to don their finest furs and sparkling jewels for dinner, cocktails and entertainment all inspired by the hit show, Downton Abbey.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Victoria Jacobson, Gail Loefgren, Rick Bergere and Yvonne Schloss prepare for a day filled with tools and moving boxes as they work to create a welcoming chamber office.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 3, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Moving Day for the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce

On Friday, Jan. 3, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce has made the move to their new location in the Centre Shops.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Gobell and Joan Colwell rang in the new year at last year’s All Angels annual Epiphany concert. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 3, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: All Angels Epiphany concert and party

All Angels by the Sea will ring in the twelfth night of Christmas with a concert and party.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chef Jose Martinez and his wife, Victoria, with celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse during the September filming of 'Coming to America.' (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 3, 2014
'Emeril's Florida' premier features Key restaurateur

The show's season two premier features Maison Blanche owner Jose Martinez and airs Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming credits the installation of the Key’s license plate-recognition cameras being installed in August for an increase in traffic stops.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 3, 2014
Police reveal 2013 statistics

Increases in vandalism and trespassing offenses are up 54% and 32% respectively and the increase in offenses are attributed to the condition of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael and Ellen Johnson with Christen and Brad Benson
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC New Year's Gala

Members gathered at Sarasota Yacht Club Tuesday, Dec. 31, for the New Year's Gala.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Valerie Dimond and Gabby, an Umbrella Cockatoo, greet visitors.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 2, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Gabbing Gabby

Valerie Dimond and Gabby, a lively Umbrella Cockatoo, welcome guests to Save Our Seabirds on Thursday, January 2. A non-profit wildlife organization, Save Our Seabirds makes it their mission to rescue, rehabilitate and release sick and injured birds. Stop by any day of the week to meet Gabby and her other feathered friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Over the past year both the Islandside, pictured, and Harbourside golf course have gotten upgrades including improved cart paths and new landscaping. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 2, 2014
Key Club named top 500 resort

Travel + Leisure magazine named the Longboat Key resort in its annual listing of the top hotels and resorts worldwide.

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