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Longboat Key

Lou Newman observing the Plymouth Harbor rookery from his apartment.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 6, 2024
At 93, wildlife photographer keeps his focus behind the lens

Former drive-thru farm veterinarian Lou Newman retraces the winding road that led him to Sarasota and his passion for photography.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A total renovation of the space at Whitney Plaza would be needed for the county's community center project.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 4, 2024
Longboat, Manatee commissioners talk roundabout, ferry projects

The commissioners received updates on projects including the Broadway roundabout, Whitney Plaza Learning Center and the Gulf Islands Ferry service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gulf of Mexico Drive delays expected Monday from lane closure
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 3, 2024
Gulf of Mexico Drive delays expected Monday from lane closure

The FDOT-approved closure will last for one day to accommodate road resurfacing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sandy Finnegan, Debbie Karlin and Judy Posner
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • May 1, 2024
Women's Golf Association of Longboat Key celebrates end of season

This year saw the golf groups switch from paper scorekeeping to the Golf Genius app.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
2024 is the 43rd year of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's sea turtle monitoring program.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 1, 2024
First sea turtle nest of 2024 recorded in Sarasota County

The sea turtle nesting season officially begins May 1, which also marks the start to Longboat Key's sea turtle ordinances.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Unit M-908 L’Ambiance condominium has three bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths and 3,220 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 1, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for April 15-19 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A condominium in L’Ambiance tops the week's sales at $5.7 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Town of Longboat Key operating hours change permanently
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 1, 2024
Town of Longboat Key operating hours change permanently

The town implemented a pilot program with earlier operating hours. That schedule will remain permanent after the successful test run.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Support Services Director Carolyn Brown will retire from the town of Longboat Key in July.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 1, 2024
Support Services Director Carolyn Brown to retire from town in July

After almost six years with Longboat Key, Brown is ready to move on to one more venture before retiring.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
That’s one heckuva wrap!
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • May 1, 2024
That’s one heckuva wrap!

Of course, there was fashion, food and fun, but the amount of money donated this year tops the charts as a season standout.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Joan Elder packing meals
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • April 30, 2024
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church packs 30,000 meals for Kids Against Hunger

People from all over the area volunteered with the church to provide meals for local food pantries and nonprofits.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Elyssa Ackerman, Saleeah Kofar-Naisa and Naomi Flores
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • April 30, 2024
Christ Church sponsors reading of new children's book

The Sarasota-based authors of "Jamani's Lucky Day" entertained students in the Reading Buddies program at 13th Avenue Dream Center in Bradenton.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Resident calls for police assistance for ducklings in pool
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 30, 2024
Resident calls for police assistance for ducklings in pool

An officer decided it was best to wait for a trained professional to take care of the small ducks. This and other Longboat Key Police reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 30, 2024
Sarasota-Bradenton leads nation in slashing home prices

The rising cost of insurance has pushed some buyers to look outside Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A 10,887-square-foot condominium on Longboat Key has sold for $21.24 million at St. Regis Longboat Key.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 30, 2024
See inside St. Regis Longboat Key ahead of summer opening

General Manager Winfred van Workum details the resort's amenities, and muralist William Savarese outlines how he created the key art piece.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Barbara Jendrysik has participated in every Longboat Key town hall art reception.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • April 29, 2024
Town of Longboat Key celebrates local artists

The eighth annual town hall exhibit on April 23 gave residents a chance to support 10 Longboat artists whose art hangs in town hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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Keera Herbst, Donn Githens, Kim Verreault and Alexa Olivas help celebrate the opening of the new Longboat Key Goodwill bookstore and donation site on Dec. 18.
  • December 20, 2025
Longboat Goodwill officially celebrates grand opening
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Traffic cleared after fire, bridge malfunction in Sarasota, Longboat
  • December 19, 2025
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Artist JC Wayne hangs the ninth and final piece in her series "Atomic Universe," the latest installation at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church. The display will be up throughout the holiday season.
  • December 19, 2025
Artist delves into ideas of existence at Longboat exhibition
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Locations of the new St. Armands speed tables are marked in red.
  • December 19, 2025
St. Armands speed humps will be replaced with permanent speed tables
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Osprey play an important role in local ecosystems, and they seek out high perches on either designated nesting perches or, as in this case, power poles.
  • December 18, 2025
Ospreys get a home renovation

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