I am not self-appointed. On the contrary, I was appointed by the Longboat Key commission in 2003 to serve on a committee to study the need for a community center. At that time, the commission took this action because they had been presented with a petition, which contained 850 signatures from citizens wanting a community center. After over a year of research and study, the committee found that there was indeed a desire by many Longboat citizens to have a new facility. I’m sure you are very comfortable with your cosey (sic) life and have no needs but there is still a desire by many to have a place to gather and take part in activities that enrich our lives while meeting our neighbors in a social way. The community center will not be used by everyone.

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center’s schedule…

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A pedestrian was accidentally struck and killed by a motorist on Longboat Key’s Gulf ofMexico Drive at about 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27.

Longboat resident and Wimbledon winner Maria Sharapova will reclaim the No. 1 world ranking if she wins the Australian Open. Sharapova defeated Ekaterina Makarova 6-2, 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, and defeated Petra Kvitova this week, and now is entering the finals against Victoria Azarenka. The winner of the match Saturday will claim [...]

We are willing to ignore, twist, bend and break our rules for certain VIP applicants, while the bottom feeders get treated as if they have no standing or significance — they are the Rosa Parks of our business community.

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The following homes were under contract or sold on Longboat Key, Lido Key and Bird Key from Jan. 12-18…

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Gardens of exotic plantings and 140 acres of wildlife preserve set the stage for this 2,764-square-foot, fully updated 3BD/2.5BA townhome positioned to capture sweeping bay views. New Bamboo wood floors, a two-sided fireplace, and walls of floor to ceiling windows are a few of the exceptional features of this home. An elevator services all three levels including the private master bedroom retreat all on its own on the top floor. Offered for sale $499,900 by Michelle Musto, Coldwell Banker, Longboat Key.