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Longboat Key

Lillian Meckler and Florence Katz
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Niners Farewell Luncheon

The Key Niners held an end-of-season golf outing followed by a luncheon Tuesday, April 23, in the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Spike and Tees dining room. Club founder Florence Katz and former president Lillian Meckler attended as the guests of honor.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2013
Obituary: James R. Greer

James R. Greer, 89, of Longboat Key died April 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key headquarters for the expansion will be at 7000 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 23, 2013
Starr forms alliance with Century 21 Beggins

Century 21 Beggins Enterprises will partner with real-estate developer Larry Starr.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Sarasota Police Department found two men with gunshot wounds after 11 a.m. Monday, April 22, at a residence on the 1900 block of 32nd Street.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2013
April 23: Morning Headlines

Morning Headlines: Sarasota Police investigate shooting; Sarasota deputies investigate apparent murder-suicide

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  • News
In an email to commissioners Tuesday, Task Force Vice President Tom Freiwald informed commissioners the task force would not be making a Colony presentation.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 23, 2013
Revitalization Task Force won't speak at Colony workshop

Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force members presented a 2011 letter to town commissioners this week that urges a swift resolution toward a reopened Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

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  • News
An East County 7-Eleven was robbed - learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 22, 2013
April 22: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Body of missing boy is found; East County 7-Eleven robbed; Maio fils first finance report for 2014 election; Black Tie Untied

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The search is over for a six-year-old boy who went missing after playing in the water near the Longboat Pass Bridge Saturday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 22, 2013
UPDATE: Body of missing boy is found

Florida Fish & Wildlife officials found a boy who got swept into a current in Longboat Pass Saturday night.

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  • News
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan will become Mote's president emeritus after leading the organization for 27 years.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 22, 2013
Buchanan honors longtime Mote CEO

U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan honored longtime Mote president and CEO Dr. Kumar Mahadevan in a speech.

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A search is still underway for a six-year-old boy who went missing after playing in the water near the Longboat Pass Bridge Saturday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 22, 2013
UPDATE: Search for boy becomes recovery mission

Longboat Key and Bradenton Beach Police Departments are still searching for a boy who got swept into a current in Longboat Pass Saturday night.

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Sue Baldock, Joe Toscano, Sandra Ceshker and Betty Pawlowitz
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club South Pacific Night

Sarasota Yacht Club members enjoyed a South Pacific-themed party Saturday, April 20.

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  • Neighbors
Chris Covert, Whit Sibley and Dave Powell
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Cup

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted the Sarasota Bay Cup, Saturday, April 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A search is still underway for a six-year-old boy who went missing after playing in the water near the Longboat Pass Bridge Saturday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 21, 2013
Boy still missing in the Gulf

A search is still underway for a six-year-old boy who went missing after playing in the water near the Longboat Pass Bridge Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
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D’Arcy and Ray Arpke with their daughter, Kate Houle
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY & Video: Team Euphemia Haye Walk

About 60 people participated in the Team Euphemia Haye Walk Saturday, April 20, in Joan Durante Park. The walk raised money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike Quillen, Kerry Kirschner and Sheriff Tom Knight
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Argus Foundation Low Country Boil

The Argus Foundation held a low country boil Friday, April 19, at the Sarasota Outboard Club for local politicians.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 19, 2013
April 19: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Property owner plans temporary homeless shelter; Tangerine Bay receives huge insurance increase; Weekend Best Bets, Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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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.
  • June 20, 2026
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.
  • June 19, 2026
New town manager recommended for Longboat Key
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Attendees were impressed by the fireworks across Sarasota Bay.
  • June 19, 2026
Fourth of July 2026 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

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