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Kurt Schultheis David Brenner says he has "no regrets" about stepping down as a commissioner after two terms of service.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 2, 2014
Brenner leaves at the top of his game

David Brenner said he was proud to be part of a commission that shifted to take 'more of an activist approach' to combat issues such as pension debt and beach projects.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 2, 2014
Police arrest former condo employee for jewelry theft

Longtime Windward Bay maintenance supervisor Michael Artman was arrested last week for stealing an $85,000 diamond. Police suspect he committed a string of thefts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 2, 2014
Letts plans to retire at the end of season

Letts has not decided on a retirement date but is working with community members to maintain medical services on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
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All Faiths board President John Nicholas, GCCF CEO/President Terri Hansen, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, GCCF Senior Vice President of Philanthropy Veronica Brady and All Faiths board member Keith Monda (Harriet Sokmensuer)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 2, 2014
All Faiths campaign targets summer hunger locally

The new 'Campaign Against Summer Hunger' aims to boost food bank donations at a time when need is highest among local children and their families.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2014
Our view

Lower speed limit on GMD?

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
File photo A well-attended North End Coalition of Property Owners forum March 20 will lead to future meetings and could spur other community coalitions to form on the Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 2, 2014
Additional neighborhood coalitions could form

More than 125 people packed the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, two weeks ago to attend the first forum of the new North End Coalition of Property Owners.

  • Longboat Key
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Photo by Kelsey Grau
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 2, 2014
Your Neighbor: Joe Zampino

The greenery and blooming flowers in Joe Zampino's back yard rival even the best Florida gardens.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2014
Obituary: Robert Lowell McNulty

Robert Lowell McNulty, 86, of Plymouth Harbor and formerly of Longboat Key, died March 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2014
Letters to the Editor

ULI report assessment lays a costly egg; Lord's Warehouse fashion show chairs give kudos; Suggestions to improve Bradenton Beach traffic; Winding Oaks board supported maintenance

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 2, 2014
Voter turnout lower than in past elections

Voter turnout in the town's March 25 general municipal election was the lowest of any year that featured a Longboat Key Town Commission race in five years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 2, 2014
Key resident seeks to trim Australian pine requirements

Tom Churchill believes the town should reassess an ordinance that requires the removal of non-native plant species before developing or redeveloping properties.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 2, 2014
Workshop outlines ODP and code fix work and timeline

A consultant starts the process to address 'confusing and controversial' regulations in the town code that impact a potential Key Club project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kelsey Grau Gene Sweeney, Bonnie Chisling and Russ Carthy with Chisling's sculpture, "Tribute to the Everyday Soldier."
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 2, 2014
Local artists pay tribute to the everyday soldier

Bonnie Chisling's sculpture 'Tribute to the Everyday Soldier" was featured in the recent Community Juried Exhibition at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art & Design.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2014
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this weekly feature, email Kelsey Grau at [email protected].

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