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Longboat Key

Kiley Schein, 6
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Easter Egg Hunt

The Longboat Island Chapel held an Easter egg hunt for children Sunday, March 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alice, 13, Elizabeth and Cara Oates, 9
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa del Mar Easter Egg Hunt

Casa del Mar Beach Resort hosted an Easter egg hunt Sunday, March 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kayleigh Pritchett, 6, with Mollie, 5, and Trey Raymond, 7
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Club & Resort Easter Party

The Longboat Key Club & Resort hosted an Easter egg hunt Sunday, March 31, which included sundry craft stations and a brunch buffet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Navah Cassagnol, 1, and Brynn Haworth, 1, become new friends at the Easter party.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Easter Party

The Easter Bunny visited Sarasota Yacht Club Saturday, March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Paul, George, 1, and Penny Brown
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Easter Party

Beachplace hosted an Easter egg hunt, followed by a pool party, Saturday, March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Coral Sheridan, 5
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mar Vista Easter Egg Hunt

More than 50 children participated in the 25th Easter Egg Hunt at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant Saturday, March 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarah, Mike, Bobby, 7, and Maria Alzamora, 5
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sand Cay Easter Party

Sand Cay Beach Resort celebrated Easter Friday, March 29, with games including a chalk art contest, hula hooping, basketball and an egg hunt.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This morning, families and clergy participated in the Good Friday Morning Stations of the Cross walk. Learn more in today's daily headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 29, 2013
March 29: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Bomb threat cleared at courthouse; Manatee School Board member requests reimbursement; VIDEO: Good Friday Morning Stations of the Cross; Weekend Best Bets

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Hop on over to Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant, 760 Broadway Street, for the waterside eatery's 25th Easter Egg hunt.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 29, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Easter at Mar Vista

Festivities include an egg hunt and photo ops with Peter Cottontail.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gretchen Burns, Glen Hamilton and Maryann Thornhill
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Canada Night

Canadian residents at Longboat Harbour hosted a dinner party Thursday, March 28, for their neighbors highlighting their homeland's dishes and music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch sign destroyed — learn more in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 28, 2013
March 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sheriff's Office charges man for Pinecraft murder; Homebuyers sue Ranch's developer; Derek's Culinary Casual to relocate

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  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission has expressed an interest in looking for a new garbage and recycling company once they are allowed to solicit bids next year for such services.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 28, 2013
Town trash bills rise

Waste Management, as part of its contract that expires after this year, is allowed to increase the base rate for its customers annually.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Peggy Latini and Judy Colvin
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Style Show

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted Chicos at its monthly style show Thursday, March 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Patti Ostroski, Andy Sawyer, Dolores Levy, Donna Schlorf and Eve Wickwire
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tennis Center Captain Appreciation Party

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center held a potluck party Wednesday, March 27, to thank team captains and celebrate a fun season on the courts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Two arrested for East County vehicle burglaries
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 27, 2013
March 27: Daily Headlines Video

Two arrested for East County vehicle burglaries; America's Blood Center honors Riverview High School; Sarasota Condominium Owners reincorporates; Adams makes push for more Colony units

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