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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 24, 2010
No mystery: Grand Bay resident's first novel is a hit

Last year, Grand Bay resident James Hensal published "Heir of Suspicion."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 24, 2010
Briefs 2.25.10

Community news and notes

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 24, 2010
Group seeks pirate's life for statue

The Historical Society wants to locate a permanent home for the statue that welcomed guests to The Buccaneer Inn.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 24, 2010
Camera system considered

Longboat Police Chief Al Hogle is investigating a license-plate recognition system that could help locate stolen cars and wanted persons entering or exiting the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 24, 2010
Our view: Four commissioners want it

Watching the Key Club process is frustrating, often excruciating - for everyone. And some deal with it better than others (Ahem, Commissioner Peter O'Connor).

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Michael Welly
  • February 24, 2010
My view: Longboat Key Club's continuance necessary

I would like to take this opportunity to address the Longboat Key Club's request for a continuance regarding its Islandside redevelopment application, which has caused a further delay in the Town Commission hearings.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 24, 2010
Club seeks code amendments

A decision by Longboat Key Club and Resort officials to seek amendments to the town's zoning code would further delay its Islandside application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 24, 2010
Police union raises wage issue

The town's labor attorney said the town is in no position to offer wage increases to police officers as part of a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 24, 2010
Church shows mercy in St. Mary's case

Former St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church office assistant Margaret Carroll was sentenced to house arrest and probation for grand-theft charges.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 24, 2010
Greyhound rescue to host performance

The Gilley Girls, a performance troupe comprising former racing greyhounds, will perform at Racing Dog Rescue Project's Open House and Fundraiser from 1-4 p.m., Feb. 28, at the organization, 1801 Verna Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 24, 2010
LECOM students earn scholarships

Two Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton students received top honors at the Florida Osteopathic Medical Association's 107th annual conference Feb. 18-21 in Ft. Lauderdale.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2010
IDA moves forward with irrigation study

Lakewood Ranch CDD supervisors learned water could be coming in and out of the district without being metered.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2010
Filmmakers complete 'Payton's Song'

A documentary on the East County's beloved Payton Wright, a 5-year-old who died of brain cancer, may be featured in this year's Sarasota Film Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 24, 2010
Ranch's renting dilemma

One resident said his condo association's policy is making it difficult for him to find a tenant for his Lakewood home.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 24, 2010
Teenager's aim triggers state accolades

Panther Ridge resident Laura Headlee, 15 has won the Florida State Shooting Championship five times for cowboy action shooting.

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