Tom Dougherty was in the shallow waters of Whitney Beach about a week after Tropical Storm Debby, when he thought he stepped on a seashell. The “shell” turned out to be a shell casing. It is a 50-caliber casing fired from what he believes to be a Browning M2 50-caliber machine gun. The S.L. 42 stamped on the base of the casing suggests it came from the St. Louis Ordinance Co. and was made in 1942. This was another reminder that Longboat Key was a shooting range and gunnery in its early history.
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June 19: Daily Headlines Video
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Today's Stories: Voters split on referendum votes; Sarasota Orchestra has Anu director; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Michael's On East; Goodwill honors community members -
Beach project stance shifts
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The town of Longboat Key will re-bid its beach project next year in the hopes of attaining a cheaper price. That project could include three groins. -
Town looks for answers on top issues
06/19/13
A group of town officials and Key residents created a list of questions that will be used to find out what the town wants and where it’s headed.
