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Mike Heron, Bill Town and Larry Grossman. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2012
85 pounds of trash collected from beach

Volunteers collected 85 pounds of trash from the county line to Greer Island the morning of Saturday, April 21.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The findings of the study were presented at the Longboat Key Town Commission’s Thursday, April 19, regular workshop.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 25, 2012
Consultant recommends options

A TE Connectivity Networks representative didn't give a ringing endorsement to any one solution but found that both a DAS system or cell tower could improve north-end communications.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission voted unanimously to accept a settlement agreement that Armstrong had already signed at a Thursday, April 19 special meeting.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 25, 2012
FULL STORY: Town settles Armstrong case

The commission has agreed to settle a 2010 code enforcement dispute, but Mayor Jim Brown had strong words for resident Jim Armstrong.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2012
Our View: Reviewing codes long overdue

Longboat Key commissioners don't get much credit, but for this we want to encourage them to forge ahead.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber donated the current Bayfront Park Recreation Center building to the town in the early 1980s. The building once served as the activity center for the former Far Horizons resort. File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 25, 2012
Next phase: More discussion on options for community center

Commissioners agree to appoint a committee to explore options for a community center at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 25, 2012
Rising costs add up in budget

Upcoming budget discussions could get 'down and dirty' due to increasing pension and health-insurance costs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 25, 2012
Request could send two parcels to referenda zone

A land-use consultant is asking the Longboat Key Town Commission to consider an ordinance enabling voters to allow density creation on two parcels.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2012
News Briefs

MW Development continues to pitch plan; Key Club oral arguments scheduled; Blogger arrested for trespassing at Key Club; New smartphone app tracks area attractions

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Demolition of the old Publix building was under way Monday afternoon. The store first opened in June 1980.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 25, 2012
Publix demolition, site work under way

Say goodbye to the old Longboat Key Publix. Demolition of the existing store was under way Monday, April 23, just two-and-a-half weeks after its April 7 closing. Construction of the new CVS is also ongoing: A concrete pour was completed earlier this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Finance Director Tom Kelley and Mayor Jim Brown thank Sandy Moutoux for her service to the town.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 25, 2012
Town honors two 25-year employees

The Longboat Key Town Commission honored Planning Zoning & Building Office Manager Donna Chipman and Chief Accountant Sandy Moutoux for 25 years of service to the town at the Thursday, April 19, regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
President John Wild presents a certificate and coffee mug to firefighter Jim Reynolds, with Dep. Chief Sandi Drake standing by.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 25, 2012
Kiwanis Club bestows annual service awards

Officers and firefighters were called to the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key meeting, but not to issue arrests or put out fires. The club met Thursday, April 12, at the Key Club Tavern, to recognize the 2011 Longboat Key Firefighter and Police Officer of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 25, 2012
Nesting season hatches May 1 on Longboat Key

Turtle lighting isn't a matter to take lightly. Bright lights can disorient nesting sea turtles and result in a $250-a-day fine.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lou Schneider stands in front Plymouth Harbor, the building he helped design in 1962.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 25, 2012
Neighbors: Lou Schneider

Lou Schneider has had a fulfilling career in architecture and education.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The companies announced April 24 Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s and Dillard’s will anchor the 880,000-square-foot Mall at University Town Center. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 25, 2012
Benderson announces anchors

Benderson Development and Taubman Centers will bring Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's and Dillard's to the East County.

  • East County
  • News
BRU informed Lakewood Ranch Town Hall officials of the pending fee changes earlier this month, and members of the Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority Board learned details of the proposal during a meeting April 17.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 25, 2012
Irrigation fees to rise 50%

Braden River Utilities, the entity that provides irrigation water to Lakewood Ranch, will be increasing its rates.

  • East County
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