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Longboat Key

Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they read today's Daily Headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • March 18, 2013
March 18: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City Commission to discuss downtown sound committee, man found dead on Oakford Road, GreyHawk Landing prowler arrested, Creekwood woman dies in traffic incident, Black Tie UNTIED

  • Siesta Key
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A debate about campaign signs continues on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 18, 2013
Campaign-sign debate continues

Key resident Larry Grossman has urged Vice Mayor David Brenner to resign because he took campaign signs out of a Sarasota right of way.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 18, 2013
Longboat swans go into nesting mode

Longboat Key's latest cygnets are due to hatch in mid-April, according to David Novak.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marilyn Kurzawa and Kathy Shoenwolf
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Westchester Condo St. Patrick's Day Party

Renters at Westchester Condominiums hosted a St. Patrick's Day party Sunday, March 17, to show appreciation for owners' hospitality.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Gulf Coast Leadership Institute’s fifth class graduated in June.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 18, 2013
Gulf Coast Leadership Institute seeks top 'dawgs'

Gulf Coast Community Foundation will choose up to 25 aspiring community leaders for its sixth summer training program through the University of Georgia.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
front, Martha Hildreth and Nancy Koran, back, Bob Koran and Jim Hildreth
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace St. Patrick's Day Party

Beachplace hosted a St. Patrick's Day party for residents Sunday, March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helaine Weinstein and Linda Chalfin
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade St. Patrick's Day Party

Residents of Promenade held a St. Patrick's Day Party Sunday, March 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carole Singer and Larry Parker
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Privateer St. Patrick's Day Party

Residents of Privateer North and Privateer South enjoyed their 10th annual commons party Sunday, March 17, for St. Patrick's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deborah Badyna and Vince Ciesliga
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Twin Shores and Gulf Shores St. Patrick's Day Parade

Twin Shores and Gulfshore mobile-home parks hosted a joint parade Sunday, March 17, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and collect donations for All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cathy Bischof, Joan Viguers and Jane Oaks
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cedars St. Paddy's Day Party

Cedars Tennis Resort celebrated St. Patrick's Day Sunday, March 17, with an Irish menu, a bagpiper and green beverages.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Phyllis and Jim McGuire
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary's St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance

The men's guild of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church hosted its third annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance Saturday, March 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Noyes, Chris Tussey and Ruth Gray
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longbeach Village St. Patrick's Parade and Party

Residents of Longbeach Village participated in a parade through the neighborhood, which concluded with a cookout and potluck at the home of Craig and Cathy Meldahl.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jerry and Sirlene Bonney
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC St. Patrick's Day Party

Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a dinner dance Saturday, March 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Fair, Jay Connelly and Jack States pose on a break from bagpipe playing.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Patrick's Celebration at Lynches

Lynches Pub & Grub held a weekend full o'activity Friday, March 15 through Monday, March 18, to observe St. Patrick's Day. Festivities included bagpipers, step dancers and live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marlies Black and Arnie Heltzer rush the net.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Club Longboat Lobster Bash

Forty residents of Club Longboat competed in a tennis tournament Friday, March 15. The event concluded with an association wide cocktail party and lobster bash.

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