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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 27, 2013
Dream comes true for Cougar

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point recently gave Cardinal Mooney High graduate Mark Nordhausen, who played offensive and defensive line for the Cougars, an opportunity to play football. He will travel to the academy in mid-July.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 27, 2013
Custer Capital holds off Wildcat

Custer Capital defeated Wildcat 12-8 to win the Robert A. Uihlein Jr. Memorial Cup March 24.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 27, 2013
Hilton project requires code changes

To allow the Hilton a chance to add a fifth floor to its project through the site-plan process, the Longboat Key Town Commission intends to alter its Comp Plan and codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andy Adams, a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner who already controls 47 Colony units and approximately 50 unit-owner votes, is making a play for more units and a majority vote for the future of the resort property.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 27, 2013
Adams makes push for more Colony units

Colony Beach Investors LLC is offering to buy Colony Beach & Tennis Resort units ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, depending on the condition, square footage and location.

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Flames engulfed the home in the 700 block of Land’s End Drive the morning of March 21. Photos courtesy of Longboat Key Fire Rescue
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 27, 2013
Fire razes Land's End home

The historic residence was the home of Michael Saunders' sister, Joan Bergstrom.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 27, 2013
Town employees receive 3% wage increase

The Town Commission agreed to give non-union employees a one-time 3% wage increase the town manager proposed.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 27, 2013
Cellular antennas concern Seagate resident

A resident is questioning whether cellular towers placed on the roof of her south-end condo tower could affect her health.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2013
News Briefs

Attorney selection time approaches; Town officials: Colony needs more cleanup; Linley Street dock replacement to begin; Town hires new senior planner

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  • News
Grand Mariner is located at 595 Dream Island Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 27, 2013
Grand Mariner stands as Longboat Key's newest condo

Believe it or not, Longboat Key does have new condominium inventory - or at least "never used."

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 27, 2013
Lido residents could partner with county to remove Australian pines

Sarasota County has undertaken similar partnerships in which residents contribute one-to-one matching funds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 27, 2013
Commission alters fire pension board makeup

The commission wants to change the board's structure for the soon-to-be-frozen plan, with the commission handpicking the majority of members.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2013
Our View: 'The Andy Adams Colony'?

What follows is not an April Fools' joke. To the contrary, it's a serious moment of truth for the future of Longboat Key.

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  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • March 27, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Thank you; Wake-up time

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