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Longboat Key

Lori White, Superintendent of Sarasota County Schools, Jane Goodwin, Chair of Sarasota County School Board, and Al Weidner, Deputy Chief Financial Officer
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Meeting

The Longboat Key Democratic Club met for its monthly luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A woman soliciting donations on St. Armands Circle is upsetting merchants and has BID board members worried it's causing a problem for the popular shopping destination. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 14, 2014
Circle solicitation problem worries merchants

St. Armands Circle merchants are frustrated that a woman solicitating donations outside of their shops allows her to do something that merchants aren't allowed to do: advertise outside.

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  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue responded to Marina Bay condominium early Saturday morning. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 13, 2014
Firefighters respond to Marina Bay blaze

A fire was contained to the north elevator electrical room and didn't result in damage to the building.

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  • News
The commission mandated the association increase a bond the town can use to make improvements to the property from $50,000 to $250,000 on Dec. 11.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 13, 2014
Colony Association sues town

A writ of certiorari filed Friday in Sarasota states 'no competent substantial evidence supports the Town Commission's decision to require a $250,000 bond' for the Colony property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Leslie Wilshire chats with Ann Segal about her products.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Winter Festival

Longboat Key residents enjoyed an afternoon full of art and antiques at the Winter Festival on Sunday, Jan. 12.

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Todd Davison and Deidre Reigel
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Welcome Back Brunch

Longboat Island Chapel celebrated the new season with a Welcome Back Brunch for its congregation on Sunday, Jan. 12.

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The Bird Key Yacht Club Foundation donated the new flagpole and American flag.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Flagpole Dedication

It was a banner day for Old Glory at the Bird Key Yacht Club as members gathered for a flagpole dedication on Saturday, Jan. 11. The club's foundation donated the sturdy post, which is equipped with a light to shine on the American flag.

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  • News
Karen McClure, Marlene Lancaster and Courtney Goodman
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Commodores' Ball

On Saturday, Jan. 11, the Sarasota Yacht Club held a ball to honor and celebrate their current and past commodores.

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Assistant to the Town Manager Susan Phillips, Vice Mayor David Brenner, Commissioner Jack Duncan and Steve Branham
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club of Longboat Key's "Come Meet the Candidates"

On Friday, Jan. 10, the Republican Club of Longboat Key hosted a 'Come Meet the Candidates' luncheon and debate at the Harbourside Dining Room.

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  • Neighbors
Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, lobbied unsuccessfully before the holidays to encourage Congress to approve a glitch bill to stave off insurance costs that have more than tripled for some policyholders.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 10, 2014
Town supports insurance legislation

Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown sent a letter to Senator Jeff Brandes this week, thanking him for addressing a flood insurance crisis through a bill he's attempting to pass in the Legislature

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The Aging in Paradise Resource Center is located on the second floor of Longboat Island Chapel. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 10, 2014
Institute for the Ages CEO to speak at chapel

Tom Esselman, president and CEO of the Institute for the Ages, will speak Monday at Longboat Island Chapel.

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  • News
The 5,041-square-foot home sold for $4.75 million in May. (Courtesy Premier Sotheby's International Realty)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 9, 2014
Key home is finalist for WSJ 'House of the Year'

The Bay Isles home is one of 50 finalists for the Wall Street Journal's online poll.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the mesmerizing jellyfish swim around their tank at Mote Aquarium.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 9, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: At the Aquarium

Brighten up a cloudy day by visiting one of the nonprofit organizations near the Key. Located on City Island, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium aims to entertain and educate with exhibits featuring sea turtles, manatees and over 100 other species of marine life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alaina Ray was instrumental in guiding the town’s Urban Land Institute process, as well as reviewing applications such as the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 9, 2014
Alaina Ray named PZ&B director

After three months as the town's interim Planning, Zoning and Building Director, the town manager officially gave Alaina Ray the position on Wednesday.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2014
Longboat: top issues to watch in 2014

We compiled a look at some of Longboat Key's most pressing issues.

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