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At 140 mph, Hurricane Charley cut a new pass through southern Cayo Costa Island, the island just north of North Captiva Island.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 13, 2014
Spared from the Storm

Longboat Key town officials reflect on the lessons they learned about storms on the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Charley.

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  • August 13, 2014
Election 2014: Sarasota County Hospital Board

This is the final installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County 12th Circuit Court Judge and Hospital Board.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2014
Election 2014: Sarasota County 12th Circuit Court Judge

This is the final installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County 12th Circuit Court Judge and Hospital Board.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • August 13, 2014
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East County resident Cheryl Brady shows off her Vet Care Express animal ambulance Monday to 9-year-old black Labrador Faucett. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 13, 2014
Pet Care 911

Creekwood resident Cheryl Brady's Vet Care Express Animal Ambulance company struck up a partnership with East Manatee Fire Rescue this week that will soon expand countywide.

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CDD Chairwoman Joyce Sandy discusses the need for for a simpler methodology when crafting future fiscal year budgets. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 13, 2014
Community adopts budget for fiscal year

Some residents believe the 'minimal changes' in assessments for Heritage Harbour South CDD affects their budget.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 13, 2014
Sidelines

All-Star cheerleader comes to East County; Ava Krug claims regional tennis title; Registration now open for soccer club

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MAGICAL TRIP. Averie Robinson brought along her Longboat Observer to Magic R Farm in St. Charles, Ky.
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  • August 13, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

  • Longboat Key
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John Allinson poses with his painting of Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub. Photos by Heather Merriman
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 13, 2014
Local artist paints Chiles restaurants

John Allinson sought to recreate the energy of each dining spot when the Chiles Restaurant Group commissioned him for the project.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key Fire Rescue's 33 firefighter/paramedics recently completed training on the marine rescue vessel. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2014
News Briefs

Fire Rescue completes boat-training exercises; FDOT meeting to focus on Cortez Bridge future; TripAdvisor names Mote in top 10 aquariums list

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The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key awarded 37 scholarships to students at the 2014 Scholarship Program Breakfast Thursday, at the Longboat Key Club. Photos by Heather Merriman and Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 13, 2014
Kiwanis Club awards record 37 scholarships

Committees selected students from 135 local applicants to receive 22 academic and 15 technical scholarships.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2014
Obituary: Eleanor 'Ellie' McCrudden Vaughn

Eleanor 'Ellie' McCrudden Vaughn, 74, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died Aug. 5.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2014
Obituary: Emanuel Tanay

Dr. Emanuel Tanay, 86, of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Longboat Key, died Aug. 5.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2014
Obituary: Kenneth Christopher Doehring

Kenneth Christopher Doehring, 72, of Longboat Key and formerly of St. Louis, died Aug. 5.

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