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  • May 16, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: May 16

Jill Anderson captured a honey bee landing on a flower in her backyard in Sarasota.

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  • May 16, 2019
East County weather page photo: May 16

Charles Haeussner catches a young alligator eyeing a limpkin on the shore of Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • May 16, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: May 16

Robert Todd caught this image of a storm approaching Longboat Key from the Gulf of Mexico.

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Todd and Eddie Morton, co-owners of Morton's Market, have helped keep the 50-year business alive.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 16, 2019
Morton's Market celebrates 50 years

The grocer, located at 1924 S Osprey Ave, has survived the introduction of grocery chains and multiple ownerships.

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Police Chief Pete Cumming, Katie Johns and Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi
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  • Katie Johns
  • May 16, 2019
Thanks for the memories, Longboat

Community editor Katie Johns reflects on her time with Longboat Observer before heading off to a new job in her hometown.

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Emily and Hudson Drake. Photo by Andrew Atkins.
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  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 15, 2019
Moms pampered with class at Gene Witt Elementary

Spa day commemorates Mother's Day.

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Sarah and Avery Erickson. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 15, 2019
Tea time for mom at Braden River Library

Teddy bears tag along for Mother's Day celebration.

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    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • May 15, 2019
Students play on Water Day at Braden River Elementary

"All's fair in love and war."

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Past President Carol Erker, current President Susan McGuire, incoming President Nancy Rozance and past President Jack Rozance courtesy photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • May 15, 2019
Rotarians united

Rotary Club of Longboat Key members attended a rotary conference in Cape Coral last weekend to learn about local and national efforts.

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Addison Riesen said she makes slime every other day. It takes her just two minutes to make a basic slime.
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  • Katie Johns
  • May 15, 2019
Longboat kid has slime of her life with unique hobby

Addison Riesen spends her free time creating slime, a big trend among others her age.

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Emma Uihlein and Amelia Thomas at a 2018 Tidal Tykes camp at Mote.
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  • Katie Johns
  • May 15, 2019
Stay cool with these local barrier island summer camps

From Lido Beach to City Island, there are plenty of spots that are offer camps all summer long.

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  • Katie Johns
  • May 12, 2019
Euphemia Haye walks to end Type 1 Diabetes

On May 11, Ray and D'Arcy Arpke hosted the annual walk in honor of their daughter Kate.

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  • Samantha Chaney
  • May 11, 2019
Local society offers rosy afternoon of flowers, family

Attendees had the opportunity to attend the free event at Phillippi Estate Park.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 10, 2019
Longboat Key Club members become tacky tourists

Members celebrated the end of the season in the Harbourside Ballroom.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 10, 2019
Mothers and sons dance the night away at the Sarasota Fairgrounds

Guests could dance, ride in a horse-drawn carriage and dine on a Chick-Fil-A buffet at the mother and son date night.

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Longboat Key’s social media presence is thanks in large part to Tina Adams, whose duties include leading a communications team who regularly post infographics, flyers and breaking news alerts to its Facebook, Instagram and X pages. On a Thursday afternoon, Adams walked over to the police station to meet with Police Chief Russ Mager to film the latest video series shared by the town: A Minute with Mager. Adams helped get the right take with the chief, tweaking the script and discussing what was important to include and what could be left out.
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Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Danielle Gladding, Salvation Army Capt. Jim Curry and bellringing coordinator Chris Sachs, a former club president, celebrate a stand-out year for donations.
  • February 10, 2026
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This Shoreview home at 7889 Mainsail Lane sold for $1,525,000. Built in 2022, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,857 square feet of living area.
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Tom Bergerat (center) was presented with a $3,500 scholarship at Polo with the Pros after being named the Junior Humanitarian of the year while Waterside's Audrey Luke (left), a junior at The Out-of-Door Academy, and Parrish's Mia Polseno (right), a senior at Parrish Community High, each received $750 scholarships.
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Junior humanitarian honored by the Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation

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