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Longboat Key

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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 19, 2013
Sea lions to participate in research sessions

Two public research sessions will be held in April as Mote's "Sea Lions: On the Water's Edge" exhibit comes to an end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County announces 'Try Transit Day' — learn more in today's headlines.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 19, 2013
April 19: Morning Headlines

Morning stories: Vandalsim continues at Ringling Shopping Center; Sarasota County announces 'Try Transit Day'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
India's Somdev Devvaran, who defeated Jesse Levine 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-4, and Ilija Bozoljac 6-4, 6-4, is among the eight in contention of winning the sixth Sarasota Open.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 19, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Open closing weekend

Field whittled down to elite eight, celebrity exhibition kicks off Saturday's action.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Condominiums on Longboat Key are receiving huge wind insurance premium increases in the mail from Citizens Property Insurance.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 19, 2013
Tangerine Bay receives huge insurance increase

Tangerine Bay received a more than 800% wind (hurricane) insurance premium increase this month.

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  • News
Sarasota Police ended a late night standoff — learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 18, 2013
April 18: Daily Headlines Video

April 18: Daily Headlines Video

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Gladys and Stanley Shapiro
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace End of Season Party

Seaplace residents held a poolside end of season party Wednesday, April 17. Sonny's Barbecue catered the event; Patsy and Majella performed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jo Ann Nair and Mary Marthaler, event co-chairwomen
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Islander Club End of Season Party

The Islander Club held a poolside party Wednesday, April 17, to celebrate the end of season. Ciao Italia catered the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ron and Bonnie Lucchino
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade End of Season Party

Promenade residents enjoyed a Mardi Gras-themed end of season party Wednesday, April 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brian Mankowski and Julie Pepi
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Marine Wine Tasting

Mote Marine Laboratory hosted a wine tasting fundraiser Wednesday, April 17, at Harry's Continental Kitchen.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The estate at 6301 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $5.7 million. Courtesy Judy Kepecz-Hays.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 17, 2013
Longboat Key homes sell for $5.7 million, $3.5 million

Both Gulfside properties are located on the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key.

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  • News
An East County Waffle House was robbed early this morning - learn more in today's daily headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 17, 2013
April 17: Daily Headlines Video

April 17: Daily Headlines Video

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Jan Schmidt and Jason Schmidt. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 17, 2013
A hero's honor

Public Works Department employee Jason Schmidt received a citizen citation certificate at the Longboat Key Town Commission's Monday, April 15, workshop for helping to escort three people out of a Land's End home that was destroyed by a fire March 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Donald H. Ashmall and the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 17, 2013
LBIC installs the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll

More than 200 parishioners welcomed the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll as the sixth senior pastor at Longboat Island Chapel Sunday, April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota and Manatee counties move toward shared transit
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 17, 2013
April 17: Morning Headlines

Morning news: Sarasota and Manatee counties move toward shared transit; International rowing body reviews park

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File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 17, 2013
Bob Craft was always on a mission to serve

The U.S. Air Force veteran and Emerald Harbor resident died last week of cancer. He was 70.

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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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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.
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