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Longboat Key

Jan Grzep and Joyce Harsche
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Country Club Shores III Annual Meeting

Country Club Shores III held its annual business meeting Monday, Feb. 25 in the home of Bob and Nancy Guernsey. Commissioner Lynn Larson, Town Manager Dave Bullock and Police Chief Pete Cummings were guest speakers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dale Sprintz welcomed guests with a red carpet and fake microphone.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Oscars Party at the Sprintz Home

Fourteen friends gathered for the 85th annual Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 24. Dale and Alan Sprintz hosted the gathering at their Corey's Landing home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 25, 2013
Feb. 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: 49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing; Stop signs on Sarasota County Commission agenda; Arts Center seeks entries for exhibition; PHOTO GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament; Black Tie Untied

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 25, 2013
Arts Center seeks entries for exhibition

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts is seeking entries for its annual Community Juried Exhibition.

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Early voting for the town's March 12 municipal election begins this Saturday at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 25, 2013
Early voting begins Saturday

Key registered voters can vote early in the town's municipal election.

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Judy Goldstein, director, receives an Oscar from Emma Katz.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Purim at Temple Beth Israel

Temple Beth Israel celebrated Purim, a holiday recognizing Esther for delivering her people from danger, Sunday, Feb. 24. Events included reading the Megilah and a play, titled "Princess," written by member Judy Goldstein.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marilyn and David Powell with Marie and Bob Hunter
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Change of Watch

Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated its Change of Watch Saturday, Feb. 23. David Powell succeeded Robert Hunter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A 1966 Volkswagen Bug had copious whimsical details, including a hamster wheel and a parrot.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Concours

Roughly 1,000 visitors flooded St. Armands Circle Saturday, Feb. 23, to see Ferraris, Rolls-Royces, Lamborghinis, Bentleys, Alfa Romeos and other luxury cars, boats and motorcycles on display.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sara Egglefield and David Benedetti
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Thomas Carabasi Samba Jazz Quintet

About 100 people packed the Longboat Key Center for the Arts Friday, Feb. 22, to hear the Thomas Carabasi Samba Jazz Quintet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Schaeffer and Pauline Schroeder
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Anniversary Party

One hundred and twenty parishioners gathered Friday, Jan. 22, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Longboat Island Chapel's physical building. The celebration included a dinner, catered by the Manatee Technical Institute, music and a skit.

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  • Neighbors
Rose Soriero and Suzzette Levy
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade 'Meet the Candidates' Cocktail Party

Promenade residents enjoyed some camaraderie Friday, Feb. 22, during a cocktail party, which included board candidates' election pitches.

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Be sure to catch this weekend's best bets!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 22, 2013
Feb. 22: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gas station owner arrested for welfare fraud; Former Florida Governor Charlie Christ will speak in Lakewood Ranch; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 22, 2013
Mote announces new international consortium

The new consortium will bring national and international groups together for conservation efforts.

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A reception tonight kicks off the weekend at 6:30 p.m. in the Rectrix Aerodome Center at SRQ Airport. File photo.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Three-day event celebrates James Bond

The annual Sarasota Exotic Car Festival revs up this evening, offering residents plenty of opportunities to ogle some of the world's most luxurious vehicles for a good cause: United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida, Inc.

  • Longboat Key
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Young advocates find collective voice. Watch the daily headlines for more!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 21, 2013
Feb. 21: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Young advocates find collective voice; Rick Mills selected as superintendent of Manatee County Schools; Entrepreneur Jesse Biter invests in downtown; Unfiltered Nature: Virginia Hoffman

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