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Longboat Key

Save Our Seabirds is located on a parcel of city-owned land at 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 8, 2013
FWC gives good marks to Save Our Seabirds

The wildlife agency performed an unannounced inspection last Wednesday.

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Sarasota welcomes home Nik Wallenda with a parade tonight at 7 p.m. in downtown Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2013
July 5: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Road closures planned for Fourth of July weekend; Nik Wallenda Welcome Home Parade set for tonight; Longboat Key Freedom Festival 2013

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Nik Wallenda, Cafe L'Europe owner Betsie Coolidge and David Boyce. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 5, 2013
King of the high wire feasts at Cafe L'Europe

When Nik Wallenda crossed over the Grand Canyon, one of the first things he said was 'prime rib.'

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Aubrey Eggebrecht
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Fourth of July

Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated the Fourth of July in style - barbecue, red, white and blue. Families and friends celebrated indoors and on the covered patio staying dry and in great spirits. There was live music, dancing, ping-pong and lots of patriotism.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brothers Beckett, Teague and Sullivan Dillon before the Potato-car race
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Fourth of July

Bird Key Yacht Club performs a flag ceremony to celebrate Fourth of July - but this year, a looming storm cloud led them to perform the tradition earlier than expected. Halfway through, it started pouring rain, and the commodores had to perform drenched or under umbrellas.

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Lauren Rutledge
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Club Fourth of July

A little rain didn't scare the attendees from the Longboat Key Club and Resort Fourth of July beach barbecue - granted, it had to be moved indoors to Spike and Tees. But the rain subsided and the celebrating of Independence Day commenced.

  • Longboat Key
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Knight Hamalian
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Independence Day Regatta

Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted an Independence Day Regatta Thursday, July 4. Participants sailed in the race before enjoying barbecue and family activities.

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  • News
Sara Green, 6, and her sister Izzy, 8, celebrate in patriotic attire.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Freedom Fest Part 3

Children played games and showed of their patriotism Thursday, July 4, at Freedom Fest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mallory Gnaegy sings the national anthem at Freedom Fest.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY Freedom Fest Part 2

Children rode on their decorated bikes and wagons Thursday, July 4, at Freedom Fest. See more photographs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Blaise Fluker, 21 months, rides in a wagon in the parade.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Freedom Fest

Families and community members celebrated Thursday, July 4, at Bicentennial Park for the Longboat Key Freedom Fest with a parade and children's games. The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and Longboat Observer were sponsors of Freedom Fest.

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Colby Richardson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sand Cay Cookout

Sand Cay Resort on Longboat Key hosted a social barbecue Wednesday, July 3. Guests sampled barbecue, food and drinks while socializing with friends and family.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2013
July 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police investigate Newtown shooting; After debate, Iwo Jima project nixed; Driven to succeed: Lucy Nicandri

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Capture a memory with your smartphone and use hashtag #observer4th on social media sites to join the community in sharing memorable moments.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 3, 2013
Fourth of July photo frenzy

Capture a memory with your smartphone and use hashtag #observer4th on social media sites to join the community in sharing memorable moments. You may just see your photo in the July 11 issue of the Observer.

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  • News
Volunteers mark turtle nests with stakes and tape for protection and documentation purposes.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 3, 2013
Season's first turtle nest hatches

Volunteers will excavate the nest Saturday, July 6, at Longboat Harbour Towers.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 3, 2013
Town to replace water meters

The town will begin replacing water meters next month at no cost to customers.

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Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Past President Michael Garey said he heard of the Miracle League of Manasota when his daughter, Amelia, volunteered as a buddy to the athletes. Garey suggested the 501(c)(3) as the club's new charitable partner, which board members recently accepted.
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A May 2024 rendering of the Sarasota County library on Longboat Key.
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Palmetto community leaders showed up strong at Longboat Island Chapel's latest charity drive to support Mt. Carmel Resource Center on June 16. From left, Deputy Ken Jewett, Sgt. Joy Jewett, Chief of Police Scott Tyler, City of Palmetto Mayor Daniel West, Shirley Pearson, executive director of Strength in Action, Inc., Rev. Brock Patterson, Pearson's sister Laura Wallace, and Town of Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton.
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From food to furniture, chapel's programs continue to make an impact
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St. Lucie County Administrator George Landry has been recommended by Howard Tipton to replace him as town manager as Tipton prepares to retire.
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New town manager recommended for Longboat Key
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Attendees were impressed by the fireworks across Sarasota Bay.
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Fourth of July 2026 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

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