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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 4, 2011
Town's density requirement in jeopardy

A Key charter mandate that requires a referendum of the voters to increase the island's density could be wiped out by the Legislature.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 4, 2011
Benchmark's final report targets Morgan Stanley

The final report of the Firefighters Pension Board centers on a $209,000 payment to the board's consultant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Turtle Watch President Tim Thurman helps mark one of the first nests of the season.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 4, 2011
Two turtle nests found on first day of season

The loggerhead turtle nests were found May 1 by Longboat Key Turtle Watch and Mote patrolers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jennifer Shafer found an old beer can at last year’s cleanup.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 4, 2011
Trash cleanup will be treasure for Sister Keys

According to Sarasota Bay Watch founder Rusty Chinnis, the Sarasota Bay Watch Sister Keys Cleanup will likely draw around 80 volunteers.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2011
Our View: Fed beach funding a gamble

Living in paradise with beaches comes with a cost called renourishment. As Longboaters know, it's a steep cost, but a necessary oxygen for the Key's survival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Rod Thomson
  • May 4, 2011
Running afowl of its own rules

The whole peacock dust-up should just be a fun moment worthy of a hundred groaning puns. Unfortunately, it is not.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LBK trolley schedules forced visitors into cars

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Officer Donzia Franklin received accolades from the Lido Shores Association April 26.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 4, 2011
'Officer D.' cited for police work

The Lido Shores Homeowners Association honored 20-year Sarasota Police Officer Donzia 'Officer D.' Franklin for her community service.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2011
Cops Corner

A man was pulled over after police noticed he tried to alter his expired tag with a magic marker. He was issued a court summons for multiple violations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 4, 2011
OBITUARY: Barbara Stevens Patterson

Barbara Stevens Patterson was involved with volunteer and charity work with the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross and Project Literacy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 4, 2011
OBITUARY: Mary Lee Lyons

As a resident of Longboat Key, Mary Lee Lyons served as team leader volunteer at the Historic Asolo Theater at the Ringling Museum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 4, 2011
OBITUARY: Charles Koblentz

After retiring from American Trading and Production Co. (ATAPCO) in 1993 at age 75, Charles Koblentz moved to Longboat Key.

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  • News
This home at 541 Harbor Cove Circle has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, a pool and 5,835 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.2 million.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 4, 2011
A home in Bay Isles sells for $2.2 million

Isabella Paspa sold her home at 541 Harbor Cove Circle to John and Marilyn Kucharski, of Wayland, Mass., for $2.2 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Kyle Rademaker moved to Panther Ridge with his family in 1998.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2011
Lakewood grad takes to the skies

Kyle Rademaker, a member of Lakewood Ranch High School's Class of 2006, recently was selected and commissioned to the U.S. Navy's Flight School in Pensacola.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2011
Woodland shows appreciation for nurses

To celebrate National Nurses Appreciation Week May 6-12, Woodland - the Community Church will be baking and delivering cookies to nurses at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and schools in the area as part of the "Luvin' from the Oven" campaign.

  • East County
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