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Robin Hartill
February 1, 2012

Longboat voters pick Romney

Mitt Romney received 69.26% of votes cast on Longboat Key in the Jan. 31 Republican presidential primary.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 1, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Senior Beach Walk

New Balance Sarasota and Sarasota County Parks and Recreation is sponsoring the Wednesday Senior Beach Walks taking place on Siesta Key Beach and Nokomis Beach from February 1 - March 29.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
February 1, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Youth Multihull team practice

The Sarasota Youth Multihull team, part of the Sarasota Youth Sailing Squadron, recently won the Youth Multihull Championship during the Tradewinds Regatta 2012 that was held Jan. - 15 in Islamorada.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel Brown Hackney
February 1, 2012

Fire to close The Hub Baja Grill for several weeks

A kitchen fire reported shortly after 12:30 a.m. Feb. 1 caused at least $200,000 in damage to The Hub Baja Grill in the Village, according to the Sarasota County Fire Department.

Siesta Key
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Observer Staff
February 1, 2012

International exhibition on display

Longboat Key resident and photographer Mary Lou Johnson's work was displayed in the collection of Professional Photographers of America's 2011 International Photographic Competition.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 1, 2012

Wood stork visits Summerfield lake

Summerfield resident Gary Miller caught this image of a wood stork that took a break on the lake at the intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Clubhouse Drive.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 1, 2012

Critter Corner

Leebo, a 18-month-old neutered male pointer/dane mix, needs a loving home.

East County
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
February 1, 2012

FULL STORY: Pedestrian, 73, dies in GMD crash

A woman visiting from Illinois died Friday night after being struck by a car while attempting to cross Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
February 1, 2012

Gill resigns from Longboat Island Chapel

The Rev. Kenneth Gill resigned as senior minister Friday, two days before the congregation was scheduled to vote on his future with the church.

Longboat Key
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Robin Hartill
February 1, 2012

Planning effort generates ideas for island's north end

The 40 stakeholders who participated in a Saturday workshop were encouraged to share ideas for northern Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
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Robin Hartill
February 1, 2012

Resident's study provides data for town to utilize

Key resident Lenny Landau uncovered findings about the town's utility system in his effort to understand the Key's population cycle.

Longboat Key
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Mallory Gnaegy
February 1, 2012

Riverview senior identifies local environmental need

Using a boat, a waterproof camera and a small grant for printing fees, Tanner Stults created a field guide for Florida's coast; bays that includes more than 50 photographs. It's a project that took the now Riverview High School senior one-and-a-half years to complete.