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Fond Farewell

A Fond Farewell to Longboat Key Center for the Arts

After six decades, the art center closes this month.

04/26/2017 By Kay Kipling

Real Estate Junkie

For Sale: A $26.5 Million Big Deal on Longboat

It's the most expensive listing in Sarasota County real estate history.

02/22/2017 By Robert Plunket

Weekend Planner

Your Top 7 Things to Do: Oct. 7-12

Selby Gardens’ Fall Garden Music Series kicks off, Taste of St. Armands celebrates the Circle’s restaurants, and lots more.

10/06/2016 By Ilene Denton

Real Estate Junkie

Step Inside the Most Expensive Home in Town

Longboat Key's Villa del Sogno is currently for sale for $20 million.

09/23/2016 By Robert Plunket

Preview

Longboat Key Center for the Arts Season Brings Back Contemporary Studio Glass Weekend

The schedule also includes shows featuring paintings, drawings and more by area artists.

09/06/2016 By Kay Kipling

Environment

Jupiter Company Completes Longboat Key Sand Deliveries

Stewart Materials has successfully supplied 307,000 tons of custom beach sand to Longboat Key as part of the town's beach renourishment project, completing its work two months ahead of schedule.

07/22/2016 Research by staff

Money Talks

What $800,000 Buys in Sarasota

With $800,000 to spend on a Sarasota property, you’ll have your pick of luxurious homes

05/31/2016 By Bob Plunket

Real Estate Junkie

Before & After: A Bay Isles Condo Gets a Modern Update

Bob Plunket takes us inside a Bay Isles condominium that's gotten a sleek modern makeover.

05/19/2016 By Robert Plunket

Top Sales

Siesta Key Beachfront Parcel and Longboat Key’s New Aria are the Latest Mega-Sales

The latest high-end residential real estate news.

05/19/2016 By Ilene Denton

Jobs

Resort at Longboat Key Club Looking to Hire

The resort is looking for bartenders, hostesses, line cooks, stewards and yacht detailers, as well as employees in the banquet, concierge, events, maintenance and sales departments.

05/04/2016 Research by staff

Environment

Longboat Key Beach Nourishment Project Begins

Trucks carrying sand from a mine in Immokalee arrived on Longboat Key Wednesday.

04/06/2016 Research by staff

Money Talks

What $3 Million Buys in Sarasota

Here are three homes that fit the bill if you've got $3 million to spare.

04/01/2016 By Robert Plunket

Top Shelf

Our Top Fashion and Beauty Finds for April

Genius looks and loot from our fashion editor.

04/01/2016 By Heather Dunhill

Top Sale

Longboat Key Home Sells for $7 Million

A Longboat Key was the region's top sale in February.

03/25/2016 By Ilene Denton

Big Deals

Two Mega-Deals Buoy the Luxury Home Sales Market

A Habor Acres bayfront estate and a Longboat Key mansion kicked off 2016

03/07/2016 By Ilene Denton

V-Day Cheat Sheet

Valentine's Day in Sarasota: Where to Dine Out

Tips for the most romantic meal of the year.

02/11/2016 By Ilene Denton

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New Design Rules for Modern Kitchens

Local designers share their tips for creating eye-popping yet functional kitchens.

01/25/2016 By Ilene Denton

Article

For Sale: A Chic, Modern Home on Longboat Key

Our Real Estate Junkie takes us inside a chic Guy Peterson-designed on Longboat Key that's currently for sale.

12/23/2015 By Robert Plunket

Eat This Now

Ingredients and Technique Shine at Longboat Key's Maison Blanche

Chef/owner Jose Martinez and his wife, Victoria, have created a true French dining experience at their Maison Blanche on Longboat Key.

12/21/2015 By Judi Gallagher

Guide to Beaches

A Guide to Sarasota Beaches

An insider's guide to Sarasota beaches.

12/01/2015 By John McCarthy

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