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Longboat Key

Swan, peacock hybrid ruffles residents' feathers
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 1, 2013
April 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's stories: Professional mime group proclaims 'silence is golden'; SMR adds 'green' to its portfolio; Colony to be demolished; Swan, peacock hybrid ruffles residents' feathers; Adult bookstore has city turning pages

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 1, 2013
Commissioners discuss new attorney options tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider options for a new town attorney tonight at its 7 p.m. regular meeting at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harriet B. Schaye
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • April 1, 2013
Obituary: Harriet B. Schaye

Harriet B. Schaye, 79, of Longboat Key, died at home March 28 after a long and valiant struggle with a heart ailment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2013
Town unveils new iPoc app

Can I build that? That's the question the town gets every day, but now there's an app for that.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber has persuaded the 2013 Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam tour to make a stop at the Colony property on its way to a scheduled tour date in Miami.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 1, 2013
Colony to be demolished

The town of Longboat Key has approved a special-use permit to allow a monster-truck show to demolish the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 1, 2013
Tower to top off Publix sculpture

The 150-foot 'Flower Fiesta' cell tower promises to improve cellular service for the southern half of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sweacocks appear to take after peacocks in their breeding habits.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 1, 2013
Swan, peacock hybrid ruffles residents' feathers

Schnoodles and Maltipoos inspired a resident to breed designer hybrid birds known as sweacocks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 1, 2013
Sequester cuts get ugly for GMD

A federal beautification grant disappeared faster than you could say 'American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009' and isn't coming back.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 1, 2013
Red-light district helps plaza shine

Town officials say their hands are tied when it comes to a new adult-themed business district at Whitney Beach Plaza on the north-end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Waylon Carr, 2, shows his mom, Caroline, the Easter egg he received from the Easter Bunny.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Easter

Bird Key Yacht Club held their annual Easter event with a visit from the Easter Bunny, magician Stevie Dee, an egg hunt and brunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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
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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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Accessible baseball league benefits from Kiwanis pancake breakfast funds
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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.
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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.
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New town manager recommended for Longboat Key
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Attendees were impressed by the fireworks across Sarasota Bay.
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Fourth of July 2026 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

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