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  • By Bradford Saivetz
  • April 24, 2013
My View: The beaches are (still) moving from north to south

While the Town Commission has been kicking the can down the road, avoiding the real work that is intended for giving our beachfront citizenry the sandy vistas they are wishing for and demanding, prices are escalating, prospective contractors are becoming more wary and contributing funds are drying up.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Income tax supporter sounds off; Cell towers are outdated; DAS is a viable alternative

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 24, 2013
Local artists purchase Terry's Framing and Art Supplies

Robbie Ball and his fiancee, Emily Shaw, plan to carry on the legacy of Longboat Key framer Terry Petesch, who died last year.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 24, 2013
Longboat Key Chamber focuses on home front

The chamber of commerce will offer more island events and a new resident membership.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 24, 2013
Lore: Longboaters got last taste of Shenkel's

On April 24, 1994, a Longboat Key institution served its final meal.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 24, 2013
Leaving town? Learn how to protect your property

If you're getting ready to head north for the summer, plan to take the necessary steps now to ensure your home stays safe.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Arnie Malasky frequently wears beaver-embroidered shirts and has beavers on his business cards.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 24, 2013
Your Neighbor: Arnie Malasky

It started with a smiling, doe-eyed stuffed beaver Arnie Malasky spotted on a business trip to Denver, which he thought would make a perfect gift for his then-girlfriend, Ronnie.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Obituary: Theresa 'Teddie' Sinick

Theresa 'Teddie' Sinick, 98, of Longboat Key, died April 14.

  • Longboat Key
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Lewis
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Obituary: Milford 'Mel' Lewis

Milford T. "Mel" Lewis, 81, of Franklin, Mich., and Longboat Key, died April 9.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Obituary: Morris Kaplan

Morris Kaplan, 86, of Longboat Key, died April 6, just one week shy of his 87th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Grundy
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Obituary: Gary Randall Grundy

Gary Randall Grundy, 67, of Longboat Key, died April 3.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Obituary: Muriel C. 'Mimi' Francis

Muriel C. "Mimi" Francis, 83, of Longboat Key, died April 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Obituary: George M. Bachar

George M. Bachar, 78, of Sarasota, died April 4.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Obituary: Clarence 'Cal' Buckingham Atkins

Clarence 'Cal' Buckingham Atkins, 80, of Bradenton, died April 11.

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