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YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
VOLUME 47, NO. 6
YOUR TOWN
Who owns the tunnel?
Town engages in ownership discussions about GMD pedestrian underpass. PAGE 3
Carter Weinhofer
What’s at Whitney Plaza? Snowbirds returning for the 2024-25 season might notice a new sign out in front of Whitney Plaza. Installed this summer, the fresh signage facing GMD helps to let residents and visitors passing by know what shops are available in the plaza. The blue patterned sign perfectly matches the siding along all of Whitney Plaza. The new sign also includes a spot for the upcoming LBK North Learning Center, which will be operated by Manatee County. The center will provide for meeting space and adult learning opportunities for Longboat Key residents.
An artist’s second act Former Asolo set designer will host his first art show at All Angels Gallery. SEE PAGE 20 Petra Rivera
Suzy Brenner with her Skylar at Summer Night Out in Whitney Plaza.
Petra Rivera
Richard Cannon will be hosting his first art show starting on Oct. 1 at All Angels By Sea Episcopal Church Gallery.
Brenner welcomes new pooch Lahni was a staple at the Paradise Center for all the years Suzy Brenner was executive director there. When she resigned, current Executive Director Amy Steinhauser said, “Lahni is going to be a big thing we are going to miss around here. I think a lot of people came to pet Lahni.” After Lahni, her dog of 10 years, died in July, Brenner said she only lasted a few days before heading to the Humane Society of Sarasota to get a new dog. It was love at first sight when Brenner’s new dog Skyler, an American Pitbull Terrier, spotted her and hopped onto her lap. If you see them out and about, be sure to say hello.
GROWING PARADISE The Paradise Center works to purchase the Tidewell building on Longboat Key. SEE PAGE 14
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Petra Rivera
Program Manager Debby Debile and Executive Director Amy Steinhauser at the Paradise Center.
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Modern marvel. PAGE 15