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  • October 14, 2009
Longboat Key resident welcomed back after being on the mend

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, parishioner Lilia Mahoney received a warm welcome back from fellow parishioner Cathy Pasternak last week.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2009
Villagers seen and heard at first meeting

The Longbeach Village Association held its first meeting and social of the 2009-10 season Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Craig and Cathy Meldahl's backyard.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2009
Resident releases mystery novel

Longboat Key resident Steven H. Jackson recently released his first novel, 'Death of a Cure: A Thomas Briggs Novel.'

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2009
Dora the reporter is back to exploring

She's baaaack! Dora Walters, senior editor of The Longboat Observer, is back in town, armed with her camera, pen and notepad.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 14, 2009
Term limit rules questioned

A resolution that allowed Commissioner Peter O'Connor to finish out two months of a partial term without affecting his ability to run for three consecutive two-year terms may be reviewed.

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  • October 14, 2009
Key Club to dispel concerns

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson says there is a lack of 'sufficient evidence' that doesn't allow her to recommend approval of the Islandside renovation project.

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  • Molly Schechter
  • October 14, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales

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  • October 14, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 14, 2009
Sand options exist for North Shore

Last week, the Manatee County Commission approved an emergency dredging project on Jewish Key and a gift of sand to Longboat.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 14, 2009
Welly speaks to local groups

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's general manager is presenting an overview of its $400 million Islandside plans to residents and members this week.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2009
Opposition to park plans steps up

The plans for Bird Key Park include pedestrian and bicycle trails, updated landscaping and a move of parking to the east side of the park from the west side.

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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • October 14, 2009
Terry Griffin revisits his past in state politics

Terry Griffin reminisced about his 41 years in Republican politics in Florida at the Republican Club of Longboat Key's first meeting of the season held Oct. 9, at The Chart House.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 14, 2009
McClash disputes beach fix

Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash sent a letter that disputes a plan to stop erosion on the north end of the Key. The town manager said the claims are unfounded.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2009
Our View

Think of the legacy

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  • October 14, 2009
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