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🌱 See which Longboat Key homes shine brightest this holiday season
Coming up on the Longboat Key Patch calendar: Christmas in the Garden - Brian Gurl Trio: piano, violin and cello
Greetings Longboat Key! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See which Longboat Key homes shine brightest this holiday season
- What will Longboat Key’s commissioner do as new county board chair?
Also on today's calendar: Christmas in the Garden - Brian Gurl Trio: piano, violin and cello and 4 more events.
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📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Longboat Key? Post it to Longboat Key photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 61 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
- Thursday: Nice with partial sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Which Longboat homes dazzle the most with holiday lights? (yourobserver.com) — Holiday lights are twinkling across Longboat Key, with some of the most festive homes tucked along Gulf of Mexico Drive and nearby streets. A local photo tour highlights standout displays on Longboat, St. Armands and Bird keys, and invites residents to share their own favorite spots for seasonal sightseeing around the island. 
• Tal Siddique selected as chair of Manatee County Commission (yourobserver.com) — Residents in Longboat Key’s northern half will see their Manatee County commissioner, Tal Siddique, step into an even more influential role as chair of the County Commission for 2026. Chosen in a close 4-3 vote, Siddique will run meetings, help set agendas, and represent the board in Tallahassee, Washington, and across the community.
📸 Around Longboat Key
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Longboat Key
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★ Featured events ★
- Christmas in the Garden - Brian Gurl Trio: piano, violin and cello
Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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Other local events
- Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting
Town of Longboat Key Town Hall , 501 Bay Isles Rd , Longboat Key
9:30 am - Akiem Esdaile — Whitney's
Whitney's , 6990 Gulf of Mexico Dr , Longboat Key
6:00 pm - Chad Tallman — Whitney's
Whitney's , 6990 Gulf of Mexico Dr , Longboat Key
12:00 pm - Akiem Esdaile — Whitney's
Whitney's , 6990 Gulf of Mexico Dr , Longboat Key
6:00 pm - St.Regis Bar Met Gala NYE Event
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort , 1601 Gulf of Mexico Dr , Longboat Key
9:00 pm - A Coastal Countdown: New Year's Eve at Oshen 21+
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort , 1601 Gulf of Mexico Dr , Longboat Key
9:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
Friday December 26
Wednesday December 31
📣 Longboat Key Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Forever Fit
Betty Johnson North Sarasota Library , 2801 Newtown Blvd. , Sarasota
10:15 am - Hula Hoops for Littles
Gulf Gate Public Library , 7112 Curtiss Avenue , Sarasota
10:30 am - Homeschool Hang: Gingerbread Creations
Gulf Gate Public Library , 7112 Curtiss Avenue , Sarasota
11:00 am - SWAT Networking Bradenton Luncheon
Anna Maria Oyster Bar Landside , 6906 14th St W , Bradenton
11:30 am - Arts & Crafts: Snow Globe Mason Jar Topper
Gulf Gate Public Library , 7112 Curtiss Avenue , Sarasota
2:00 pm - Birding 101
Sarasota Audubon Nature Center , 999 Center Road , Sarasota
2:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- You're invited to an Open House today at The Players Club.
Not quite ready to buy yet, or not sure if you want Gulf front? Come anyway! Just check it out. No obligation. 1425 Gulf of Mexico Drive Unit 208… (Nextdoor Fair Oaks Ln) - Attention Longboat Key, AMI, Lido Key, Bird Key residents and ALL areas: We’re Longboat Key residents and are here to help with bathroom and kitchen remodel, pavers, etc.
Call HandyJackUSA at 941-500-3900 or www.HandyJackUSA.com. Licensed, prompt and professional service for over 20 years! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ reviews on… (Nextdoor Buttonwood Dr)
- Associa, Inc. posted a job opening for Construction Superintendent in Longboat Key. Apply here.
- Michaels posted a job opening for Seasonal Front End Team Member in Sarasota. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Longboat Key here.
🗞 Nearby News
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