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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 8, 2012
News Briefs

Yellow lines aren't a new crosswalk; Water advisory lifted for Lido Beach; Deputy fire chief makes magazine cover; September ZBA meeting canceled

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kumar Mahadevan
  • August 8, 2012
Mote Marine Laboratory takes closer look at sea turtles

Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium have been studying sea turtles that nest along our Southwest Florida beaches for 31 years.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2012
Obituary: Gloria D. Shuttleworth

Gloria D. Shuttleworth, of Longboat Key, died July 27. She was 86.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2012
Our View: We recommend

If you haven't already made your election selections or turned in your absentee or early-voting ballot for Tuesday's primary election, herewith we present a few thoughts that might help you decide which bubble to color on your ballot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Kudos to CVS!; Kudos for your guts; He is 'anti-American'; Thanks for your courage; Patronize advertisers

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2012
Observed: Celebrate your rights; keep it civil

An East County resident had called to tell us we should get over to the State Road 70 Chick-fil-A location Aug. 1. The lines, he said, were extraordinary.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Julie Aranibar, an East County resident, represents District 3 on the Manatee County School Board.
  • By Julie Aranibar
  • August 8, 2012
My View: Bring our best to our schools

Back-to-School signs and displays are in all of the stores, and the last days of summer are here.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • August 8, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2012
Letters to the Editor

School Board candidate refutes endorsement

  • East County
  • Opinion
Rusty Chinnis snapped this shot of water pooling on General Harris Street Wednesday morning. Photo courtesy of Rusty Chinnis.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 8, 2012
Full moon pools high tide impact on north end

Water ponding on low-lying north-end streets is a frequent problem as the result of 'spring tides' that occur during full or new moons.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 8, 2012
Bullock recommends 1.8872 millage

The recommended millage is the rate approved by the commission as the maximum rate it will levy for the upcoming 2012-13 fiscal year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Art Ferrante's 22 gold records hang over the living room of the Longboat Key Towers penthouse.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 8, 2012
Key Towers penthouse was 'Shangri La' for famed pianist

The Longboat Key Towers penthouse was the late famed pianist Art Ferrante's private paradise during his final years of touring and recently hit the market.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Polo Club resident and Polo Grill and Bar owner Tommy Klauber competed in his second triathlon Aug. 4, on Siesta Key. Klauber now will prepare for his first Ironman 70.3 Sept. 29, in Augusta, Ga. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 8, 2012
IRON ON: Tommy Klauber

Sarasota Polo Club resident and Polo Grill and Bar owner Tommy Klauber is preparing for his first Ironman Triathlon.

  • East County
  • Sports
Thirteen-year-old Bailey Jackson holds the record for the most interceptions in the i9 Sports league. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 8, 2012
For the love of the game

Thirteen-year-old Bailey Jackson has been playing football for i9 Sports since he was 6 years old and is the longest tenured player in the league.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 8, 2012
Comment: Come on! You know you like me

I experienced my first competition when I stepped out onto the field for my first T-ball game when I was 5 years old, and my competitive spirit has only intensified since then.

  • East County
  • Sports
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