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Longboat Key

    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 13, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Publix Liquors set to open Longboat location March 14; Marina's and Swim City to hold open houses; 'Business is Back' reception takes place Monday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nancy Deeb submitted this sunset photo, taken near Seaplace on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Weather Photo: SEA-ING IS BELIEVING

Nancy Deeb submitted this sunset photo, taken near Seaplace on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Incumbents Mayor Jim Brown and Commissioners Phill Younger and Terry Gans all retained their Town Commission seats.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2013
Incumbents win re-election to Longboat Commission

Mayor Jim Brown and Commissioners Terry Gans and Phill Younger won re-election to the Longboat Key Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ann Gordon with her mother, Marle Abramson Kaplan
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Marle Abramson Kaplan's 90th Birthday Party

Marle Abramson Kaplan rang in the big 9-0 Tuesday, March 12. Her daughter and friends threw her a surprise party at The Lazy Lobster, where another 10 friends were waiting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A gray BMW SUV driven by David Connolly, of Anna Maria, landed upside down in the garden area of Avignon Villas condominium. Courtesy Longboat Key police.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2013
UPDATE: Alcohol possible factor in crash

A car flipped multiple times Monday night in the 5600 Gulf of Mexico Drive and landed on its roof, critically injuring its driver.

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  • News
Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 12, 2013
March 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City of Sarasota staff recommends homeless solution; Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve; Capt. Mark Kelly speaks about background and background checks; 'American Ninja Warrior' performs parkour at SRQ

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jane Albaum and Lois Barson
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 12, at the Longboat Key Club & Resort's Harbourside Dining Room. Ira Singer, a former district superintendent of schools, and vice mayor David Brenner were guest speakers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One spot in the middle of the Key had signs placed for all six candidates this past week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Election Day

Voting is currently underway at Longboat Island Chapel and Town Hall. Polls close at 7 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The car landed upside down in the bushes of Sea Oats condominium.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 11, 2013
BREAKING NEWS: Car flips on GMD

Police and firefighters are currently on scene in the 5600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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The Infinity condominium will be located on Longboat Key’s Gulf-side beach. Courtesy Rendering
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 11, 2013
Infinity project to add new condo inventory

The 11-unit planned condominium will replace the planned Bleu Claire development at 4765 Gulf of Mexico Drive to become the Key's first new condominium development in seven years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fewer Sarasota residents vote early in city election
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 11, 2013
March 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Fewer Sarasota residents vote early in city election; Traffic Advisory Council to consider Village parking; Manatee County to consider healthcare surtax; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Early voting numbers at Town Hall were down when compared to a year ago.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 11, 2013
Early voting numbers are down from last year

The town of Longboat Key's early voting numbers are down when compared to last year's election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Library is located at 555 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 11, 2013
Library sale takes place tomorrow

The Longboat Library's Election Day book sale runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At Town Hall tonight, a new mayor and vice mayor will be chosen for the coming year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2013
Longboat Key mayor and vice mayor selected tonight

The Town Commission will certify last week's election results and four commissioners will take an oath of office for additional service tonight.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Nancy and John Pappas with Annette Hogan
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LBKCA Annual Community Juried Exhibition

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a division of the Ringling College of Art and Design, held its annual community juried exhibition Saturday, March 9. The show featured more than 250 submissions.

  • Longboat Key
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