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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 23, 2012
Villagers propose idea for north end

A group of Longbeach Village residents has formed a concept for the north end after hearing ideas generated by the charrette.

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Longboat Key Deputy Town Clerk Jo Ann Mixon is one of many town employees who wore a black ribbon Monday, May 21 in honor of Police Chief Al Hogle.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2012
FULL STORY: Public memorial service to honor Chief Hogle

A public memorial service to honor Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle has been scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, at the Robarts Arena.

  • Longboat Key
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Most recently Robin Meyer served as St. Lucie County assistant director of growth/management/building and code regulation manager.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 23, 2012
Q&A: New PZ&B Director Robin Meyer

Robin Meyer's first day as director of the Planning Zoning & Building Department was May 14. Department.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 23, 2012
Tourist-development taxes up in 2012

Tourist-development tax collections are up on Longboat Key and throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties in the first months of 2012.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 23, 2012
Economic improvements don't add up in the budget

The town of Longboat Key will likely face one more year of declining revenues before it reaps the benefits of an improving economy.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 23, 2012
Changes won't appeal to code challengers

Supporters of proposed changes to the town's zoning code say they will make the application process more objective, but opponents say they will make commission's decisions harder.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Stuart and Lois Scheyer’s grandson, Jon Scheyer, plays professional basketball in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv, one of the best professional teams in Europe. Courtesy photo.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer
  • May 23, 2012
Israel revisited: A view from the courts and streets

This is a most unusual report from the Energetic Travelers, because we had a unique personal reason to re-visit Israel: Our grandson, Jon Scheyer, was playing professional basketball in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv, one of the best professional teams in Europe.

  • Longboat Key
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During World War II, Joe Nocco and his unit landed in Italy on D-Day. Top: Nocco enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942, after being declined by both the Air Force and the Army. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 23, 2012
In Memory: American to the core

East County resident and Word War II veteran Joe Nocco, 94, died May 2.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Larry Bustle deserves benefits; Journalistic effort appreciated

  • East County
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Gene Witt Elementary students Ashreeti Sharma and Yohki Paschalidis, both 11, are grateful to have strawberry milk in their cafeteria again.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 23, 2012
Students drink up lunch offering

After receiving a petition from students at Gene Witt Elementary School, the Manatee County Public School District is offering strawberry milk - while it lasts - once again at the school.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2012
Our View: Surely the Villagers see reality

If Whitney Beach Plaza on north Longboat Key is ever to become a property befitting of Longboat Key, the following is the unavoidable reality and truth, which few Longboaters apparently wish to face.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 23, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Cody Staton

Twelve-year-old quarterback Cody Staton threw five touchdown passes and connected for three two-point conversions to lead the East Manatee Bulldogs Navy Wildcat team to a 22-16 victory over the Storm and a 16-6 victory over the Southeast Tampa Seminoles to win the FYD South Conference Championship May 12.

  • East County
  • Sports
Senior Seth McGarry pitched five innings in his final game in a Mustang uniform.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 23, 2012
Seventh-inning rally falls short

The Lakewood Ranch High baseball team saw its season come to an end with a 6-4 loss to Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy in the Class 6A state semifinals.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 23, 2012
Comment: Lakewood embodies sport's best

Nine years ago, 12 Little League baseball players walked onto the field with big dreams.

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