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Longboat Key

    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 22, 2014
The Good News: Adell Erozer

Adell Erozer and Turning Points in Manatee use compassion to change the lives of the homeless.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A mud stork stays close to the shore and the nature trail on Monday, Jan. 20, at Joan M. Durante Community Park.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 21, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Get Moving at the Community Park

Take advantage of this beautiful weather at one of the community parks on Longboat Key! Between the nature trails and expansive playgrounds, the park is a welcoming place for the whole family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
With approval of the Aria project at 2251 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Sarasota developer Jay Tallman, president of Ascentia Group LLC, plans to open reservations for the project Wednesday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 21, 2014
P&Z Board approves $60 million condo project

Sixteen luxury beachfront condominiums priced between $3.44 million and $4.25 million were approved for the former Villa Am Meer site Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Urban Land Institute panelists got a glimpse of erosion at the north end of the Key in October. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 21, 2014
Commission to discuss beach program today

A consultant will discuss short-term and long-term beach strategies with the commission at today's workshop.

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  • News
Two permeable adjustable groins, like the two groins placed behind The Islander Club, will be placed on the north end of the Key after the town receives state and federal permits.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 20, 2014
McClash drops groin objections

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed to a proposed settlement by Joe McClash Jan. 17 at Town Hall that allows permitting for two of the three proposed groins on the north end to move forward.

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Longboat Key Town Hall is closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2014
Town offices close for Martin Luther King Day

Longboat Key Town Hall is closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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  • News
Andrew Glover conducts the Sarasota Circus Concert Band.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Circus Ring of Fame Inductions

The Circus Ring of Fame welcomed four new members in its 27th annual ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 19, on St. Armands Circle. Trapeze artist Pinito del Oro, animal trainer and circus owner Ian Garden Sr., founder and artistic director of Big Apple Circus Paul Binder, and the Theron family of high-energy bicyclists were inducted.

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Purser Mary Kimura, Dock Master Ted Janssen, Scribe Maureen Shea, Commodore Joe Sever, and Vice Commodore Carole Zicherman
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Change of Watch Dinner

Longboat Harbour Yacht Club held its annual Change of Watch dinner on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nick Aeschliman, Ed Dwyer and Ray Ellis
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cedars Tennis Association Welcome Back Dinner

Cedars Tennis Association held a Welcome Back Dinner for returning members on Friday, Jan. 17, to kick off the start of the season.

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  • News
Ron and Sue Green with Nancy and Bob Koran
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Welcome Back Party

On Friday, Jan. 17, Beachplace welcomed back its residents for the season with a party. Attendees enjoyed cocktails and appetizers as they reunited with old friends and met new ones.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Town Clerk’s office is located at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 17, 2014
Town seeks volunteers for police pension board

The Town Clerk's office is located at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

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  • News
Pablo Rodriguez, pictured with his family of aerial artists, was inducted into the St. Armands Circle Circus Ring of Fame last year.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 17, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: 27th Annual Circus Ring of Fame

Four new members will be inducted to the Circus Ring of Fame Sunday, at St. Armands Circle Park.

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  • News
Residents believe the lack of lighting in the Broadway area poses a safety threat to pedestrians crossing Gulf of Mexico Drive to head to the Broadway beach access.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 17, 2014
Village intersection receiving more light

The west portion of the intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway will receive a lighted sign and a light on top of the sign.

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  • News
Cindi and Nick Bollettieri with their sons, Giacomo, 5, and Giovanni, 8 at last year's Sarasota Open.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 17, 2014
Volunteers needed for the 2014 Sarasota Open

The 2014 Sarasota Open comes to the Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens Saturday, April 12 through Monday, April 21. In previous years, this tournament has drawn crowds of 30,000 spectators and more, so they're in need of your help!

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  • News
H. Terrell Griffin entertains attendees with his stories of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Historical Society Lecture Series

Local novelist H. Terrell Griffin spoke about his many lively and Longboat-inspired characters with the Longboat Key Historical Society at Christ Church Presbyterian on Thursday, Jan. 16.

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  • News
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