Longboat Key News


Time to plan a trip

So many reasons to visit Longboat Key… The Jacarandas, Royal Poincianas and Goldenrod trees are bursting with color.  The Jasmine and Magnolias are so fragrant.  As the temperature heats up outside, it is a perfect time to come to the...

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Going…Going…Gone!

The Publix store is gone…soon to be replaced by a bigger and better one.  It is a little inconvenient for those of us who have been spoiled for so long with the luxury of walking across the street for our...

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Publix demolition

They seem to be working fast and furious across the street to get the Publix store torn down.                  

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30th Annual Suncoast Boat Show

The 30th annual Suncoast Boat Show will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Marina Jacks, 2 Marina Plaza. The annual Suncoast Boat Show of Downtown Sarasota will take place April 20-22, 2012, at Marina Jack’s, #2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL. ...

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Unit 506 offers discount for May

Do you need a short get-a-way at a great price?  Unit 506 is offering 5 nights for the price of  4!  You can arrive on May 13, depart on May 18 for the price of $739.20, taxes and all fees...

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Publix to close Saturday, April 7 for eight months

Publix has been at it’s current location for nearly 32 years, but will close Saturday night at 9 p.m. for eight months of construction.  The new store will be 49,000 square feet. Harry’s Continental Kitchen and their deli will be...

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Publix closed for remodeling

Publix is slated to close its existing store across the street in April.  Demolition will begin in May in preparation for the December opening of the new store.

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