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  • July 7, 2010
Observer reporter returns from much 'knee-ded' stay

The Longboat Observer's Dora the Explorer is back on the town. After undergoing a successful knee-replacement surgery and subsequent rehabilitation, Senior Editor Dora Walters has a new spring in her step. And she says that she has many people to thank for that.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
Our view: Post-mortem on the vote

For all of those involved in the Longboat Key Club and Resort's proposed expansion and redevelopment plans, the holiday weekend gave them a much-needed break, time to play and think about something else. Everyone needs to recharge. Especially from the past eight, draining months of public hearings, town elections and decision making.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 7, 2010
Brakes might be put on Key trolley service

A grant that has helped to fund Longboat's trolley service in Manatee County expires this month. About $300,000 needs to be freed up to keep the current route in place.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 7, 2010
Town awaits building-fee study results

A permit-fee study being performed for the Planning, Zoning and Building Department has stretched into its 25th month.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
Cops Corner

June 21 "Snake Charmer" 5:24 p.m. - Animal Rescue. Police noticed an unsteady bicyclist swerving into Gulf of Mexico Drive. Police discovered he was holding a snake in his hand while riding. Police stopped the bicyclist, took the 3-foot dead rat snake from him and promised to give it a proper burial.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 7, 2010
Key Real Estate: Pierre condominium sells for $1,075,000

The 10 sales for the week, which included eight on Longboat Key, two in Manatee County, one on St. Armands Key, and one on Bird Key, represented a slight increase from the prior week, during which eight sales were recorded.

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  • July 7, 2010
Longboat Key - Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of June 25 through July 1, in order of dollar amounts.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
Business Observer 07.07.10

Whole Foods program helps local charities; and Beachhouse hires special events assistant manager.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 7, 2010
Longboat Key - Real Estate Reports

Sharon Ross has joined the St. Armands office of Michael Saunders & Co.; and Tamara Owens will head Wagner Realty's new full-service management division.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan
  • July 7, 2010
Deal Us In: How to make your contract

Deal Us In: How to make your contract

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
WEATHER: Sunset Seekers

Aaron Holland submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Beachhouse Restaurant. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
Canada honors local musician

Canadian violinist and East County resident James Ehnes has been named a Member of the Order of Canada.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
Lakewood grad earns scholarship

Christopher Marchini, son of Patricia Marchini, executive assistant at Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Coldwell Banker College Scholarship Program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2010
Manatee district proposes tax increase

Superintendent Tim McGonegal said Manatee County won't be able to offer electives such as physical education and engineering without it.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2010
Benderson brightens retirement community

The Manatee Jewish Housing Council is renaming its Honore Avenue campus as Benderson Village.

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