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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 16, 2011
Town center deemed priority

The adoption of the Vision Plan has allowed the Planning and Zoning Board to help plan Longboat's future in regard to the revitalization of its shopping centers.

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Observer sales executive Wendi Simons
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
Advertising executive leaves after 30 years at Observer

Wendi Simons was the first full-time advertising sales executive at the Longboat Observer and was its top producer for 25 years.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 16, 2011
Walgreens sets sights on plaza

The drug-store chain has held quasi-judicial hearings with the town about the possibility of anchoring Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lenny Landau, who bikes daily, said the report only looks at bicycle accidents that have occurred. The report does not evaluate the effect of removing bicycle signs on the Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 16, 2011
Key resident compiles bicycle crash data

Longboat resident Lenny Landau used police reports from the last four years to calculate bicycle accident statistics on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An e-mail survey of residents in blocks 1 through 300 of North Washington Drive found that those residents supported placing a no-left-turn sign at the intersection of North Washington Drive and North Boulevard of the Presidents.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 16, 2011
St. Armands residents seek to stop traffic

The Key's residential side streets are a frequent shortcut for drivers who want to avoid the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 16, 2011
Library checks out options for monetary assistance

The Longboat Library will make a presentation at the Town Commission's Feb. 17 regular workshop meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
News Briefs

Volunteer Lew Simon appointed to state boards; Dredging project near Jewfish Key in the works; Commissioner Whitmore proposes mayoral meeting; Corrections

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 16, 2011
First park project hurdle addressed

A Bayfront Park concept plan that includes a 15,000-square-foot building will require additional administrative work.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 16, 2011
Longboat trolley group considers slogan change

A Longboat Key trolley working group discussed new ways to promote the service and revealed a tentative new schedule for the route Monday.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2011
Letters to the editor

Editor is 'clueless'; License plate cameras would add to safety of the island; Signs draw focus away from roadway; No-growth advocates win

  • Longboat Key
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Maria Wirries
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 16, 2011
Scene & Heard

Wirries sells out her first solo show; Radioheads rejoice over new WUSF studio; Harvard dance director joins Carreño staff; Arts Discovery Tour postponed until 2012; and Hot Tickets.

  • Arts + Culture
Dominic Cossa and Elayne Kalberman
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • February 16, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Let me call you sweetheart; Tidbits; The elemental Element Au; Black Tie Affair

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Gabe Rosica, right, listens to Watson’s presentation.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 16, 2011
Physical energy explains group's momentum

The 30 physics enthusiasts of the Longboat Key Physics Club meets once a month at Bird Key Yacht Club.

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    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 16, 2011
St. Armands Circle Association to host 'Weddings in Paradise'

The inaugural "Weddings in Paradise" bridal event will take place Saturday, Feb. 26, on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
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Lakewood Ranch senior Marco Padilla scored the Mustangs' lone goal off an assist from Zach Reda.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 16, 2011
Lakewood Ranch falls in regionals

The Lakewood Ranch boys soccer team saw its historic season come to an end with a 2-1 loss to Cape Coral in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Feb. 12.

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