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Longboat Key

A gray BMW SUV driven by David Connolly, of Anna Maria, landed upside down in the garden area of Avignon Villas condominium. Courtesy Longboat Key police.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2013
UPDATE: Alcohol possible factor in crash

A car flipped multiple times Monday night in the 5600 Gulf of Mexico Drive and landed on its roof, critically injuring its driver.

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Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 12, 2013
March 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City of Sarasota staff recommends homeless solution; Lakewood Ranch gun club gets second letter of intent to approve; Capt. Mark Kelly speaks about background and background checks; 'American Ninja Warrior' performs parkour at SRQ

  • Longboat Key
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Jane Albaum and Lois Barson
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 12, at the Longboat Key Club & Resort's Harbourside Dining Room. Ira Singer, a former district superintendent of schools, and vice mayor David Brenner were guest speakers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One spot in the middle of the Key had signs placed for all six candidates this past week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Election Day

Voting is currently underway at Longboat Island Chapel and Town Hall. Polls close at 7 p.m.

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  • News
The car landed upside down in the bushes of Sea Oats condominium.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 11, 2013
BREAKING NEWS: Car flips on GMD

Police and firefighters are currently on scene in the 5600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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The Infinity condominium will be located on Longboat Key’s Gulf-side beach. Courtesy Rendering
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 11, 2013
Infinity project to add new condo inventory

The 11-unit planned condominium will replace the planned Bleu Claire development at 4765 Gulf of Mexico Drive to become the Key's first new condominium development in seven years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Fewer Sarasota residents vote early in city election
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 11, 2013
March 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Fewer Sarasota residents vote early in city election; Traffic Advisory Council to consider Village parking; Manatee County to consider healthcare surtax; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Early voting numbers at Town Hall were down when compared to a year ago.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 11, 2013
Early voting numbers are down from last year

The town of Longboat Key's early voting numbers are down when compared to last year's election.

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The Longboat Library is located at 555 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 11, 2013
Library sale takes place tomorrow

The Longboat Library's Election Day book sale runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
At Town Hall tonight, a new mayor and vice mayor will be chosen for the coming year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2013
Longboat Key mayor and vice mayor selected tonight

The Town Commission will certify last week's election results and four commissioners will take an oath of office for additional service tonight.

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  • News
Nancy and John Pappas with Annette Hogan
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LBKCA Annual Community Juried Exhibition

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a division of the Ringling College of Art and Design, held its annual community juried exhibition Saturday, March 9. The show featured more than 250 submissions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Betty Rahm, Nancy Richardson and Valarie Evanko
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 9, 2013
Longboat Island Chapel's Aging in Paradise Health Fair

Aging in Paradise, an outreach program for seniors, hosted a health fair Saturday, March 9, at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Jonathan Katz shows Suzanne Schuster Mazel, the temple’s seeing eye dog
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Shabbat Evening Service and Friday Night Live

Women On Our Own hosted the Shabbat Evening Service Friday, March 8, at Temple Beth Israel. The service concluded with a performance by the Friday Night Live ensemble, which consists of singers and percussion, trumpet, clarinet, saxophone and organ players.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dottie and Al Hixon
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club March Meeting

Bob McMillan, Chairman of the Panama Canal, spoke at the Longboat Key Republican Club meeting Friday, March 8, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key Village is incompatible with noise ordinance — learn more about it in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 8, 2013
March 8: Daily Headlines Video

General employees vote down union; Siesta Key Village incompatible with noise ordinance; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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