🌱 Whitney’s on Longboat Key and 11 more events

Hi Longboat Key! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Suncoast Boat Show at Marina Jack
• Whitney’s on Longboat Key at Whitney's
• Let's Talk Longboat at Bayfront Park Recreation Center

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 71 degrees.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 74.
• Sunday: Some sun, breezy and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.

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📸 Around Longboat Key

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Longboat Key

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★ Featured events ★

Friday April 17

• Suncoast Boat Show
  Marina Jack, 2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday April 18

• Whitney’s on Longboat Key
  Whitney's , 6990 Gulf of Mexico Dr , Longboat Key
  10:00 am

Tuesday May 12

• Let's Talk Longboat
  Bayfront Park Recreation Center , 4052 Gulf of Mexico Dr , Longboat Key
  3:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Whitney’s on Longboat Key
  Whitney's , 6990 Gulf of Mexico Dr , Longboat Key
  10:00 am

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📣 Longboat Key Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday April 17

• Open Mic NIght
  Manatee Chamber of Commerce , 540 13th Street West , Bradenton
  9:00 am
• Music in the Park
  Bradenton Riverwalk Pavilion , 452 3rd Ave W , Bradenton
  6:00 pm
• Manatee Music Series at GT Bray Park's Amphitheater
  Manatee Chamber of Commerce , 2910 51st St W , Bradenton
  6:00 pm
• Sailor Circus Spring Show
  Sailor Circus Arena , 2075 Bahia Vista Street , Sarasota
  7:00 pm

Saturday April 18

• DutchCrafters Sip & Shop
  Manatee Chamber of Commerce , 3709 N. Lockwood Ridge Road , Sarasota
  9:00 am
• Bradenton Public Market
  Manatee Chamber of Commerce , Old Main Street (12th St W) , Bradenton
  9:00 am
• VITA Tax Assistance
  Betty Johnson North Sarasota Library , 2801 Newtown Blvd. , Sarasota
  10:00 am
• Coding Club
  Selby Public Library , 1331 First St. , Sarasota
  2:00 pm
• Remake Learning: Space the Final Fun-teer
  Selby Public Library , 1331 First St. , Sarasota
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Marriott International posted a job opening for Night Auditor Overnight in Longboat Key. Apply here.
• American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for Offline - Stock Associate in Sarasota. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Longboat Key here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Bradenton Beach

• Manatee Belle joins the Gulf Islands Ferry fleet (amisun.com)
• The Fulcos at the Bradenton Riverwalk Pavilion (thebradentontimes.com)
• Pines Trailer Park homeowner receives notice of abandonment (amisun.com)

Sarasota

• Sarasota County rolls out new high-water rescue equipment ahead of hurricane season (snntv.com)
• Senior PGA Championship returns to Florida at Concession Golf Club (mysuncoast.com)
• Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota to Present BAROQUE TREASURES on Mother's Day (broadwayworld.com)

Bradenton

• 'Romance Scammer' Steals $31K From FL Widower (patch.com)

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Ok Longboat Key! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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