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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 5, 2014
Purchase could yield town center

Commissioners unanimously approved the $1.5 million purchase of a 2.8-acre parcel behind Publix Monday night, citing overwhelming support from residents and businesses.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 5, 2014
Playing in the Major League

Sarasota Orchestra's musicians have gone on to play with some of the best orchestras around the country. Does that make us the minor league?

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 5, 2014
Colony hearing on hold until May

Commission expresses frustration with legal counsel after Colony public nuisance hearing is postponed due to a due process issue.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 5, 2014
Judge rejects Colony settlement

Saying the case's time in Chapter 11 reorganization had run its course, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May converted it to Chapter 7 liquidation.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 5, 2014
News Briefs

Bridge openings questioned; Early voting begins

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 5, 2014
Pension plan boards make necessary adjustments

Taxpayer costs for three frozen pension plans could rise from $2.76 million to $3.26 million in the coming fiscal year. boards of trustees lower estimated rates of return to 7%.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 5, 2014
Pastor raises $14,530 for commission race

The L'Ambiance resident has raised more than double what either his challenger or candidates for the District 3 seat have raised. through Jan. 31.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 5, 2014
Retired economist vies for at-large seat

In his bid for Terry Gans' at-large commission seat, Armando Linde focuses his campaign on fiscal conservatism for the town's budget.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 5, 2014
Pastor calls for 'sensible' redevelopment

L'Ambiance resident Irwin Pastor believes a town center concept for Longboat Key is an attainable goal he can help achieve.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 5, 2014
Our view

Time to bring in a pro

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 5, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 5, 2014
The 411 on Longboat's 911 calls

Police Chief Pete Cumming explains the flow of Longboat Key emergency calls.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 5, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 5, 2014
Best Bets: The top attractions for season

Here are our top suggestions for activities on Longboat and its surrounding keys this March.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 5, 2014
Your Neighbor | Arthur Ancowitz

Throughout his years as a physician, Dr. Arthur Ancowitz always held one matter close to his heart: stroke prevention.

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