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Julie and Ken Swan have taken up the fight of their son, Kevin Swan, who battles ALS, pictured second from right, with Kevin Swan’s best friend, Ashlie Fulmer.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • May 8, 2013
Battle with ALS sparks action

Kevin Swan, a 30-year-old former communications director, started A Life Story Foundation to beat a disease he fights every day.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 8, 2013
Commission picks new attorney

Maggie D. Mooney-Portale will replace Town Attorney Dave Persson.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 8, 2013
Longboat lost Chief Hogle one year ago

Police Chief Al Hogle's contributions live on one year after his sudden death in a motorcycle accident.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 8, 2013
Police review FRS pension plan alternative

The Longboat Key Police Department Union will take a proposal the town offered to its union members for review.

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  • May 8, 2013
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Mar Vista's renovation receives commission approval; Boat and trailer committee to form after recommendation

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Shielded streetlights, like this one at the intersection of Bay Isles Road and Gulf of Mexico Drive, deter sea turtles from heading in the wrong direction after laying a nest.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 8, 2013
Gulf of Mexico streetlights modified for turtle season

At the town's request, Florida Power & Light is making changes to 10 streetlights for sea-tutle nesting season.

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Attendees viewed the latest results of public surveys about the future of Cortez Bridge.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 8, 2013
Rehab or rebuild: FDOT seeks feedback on Cortez Bridge

State officials held a public kickoff meeting as part of a study that will last at least two years.

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Developer Kevin Daves, center, looks over plans with Jack Nicklaus, left, and Tony Jacklin. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2013
Partnership rebirths concession

Builders soon will break ground on models in the second phase of The Concession.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • May 8, 2013
Mills freezes all school spending

Facing a near-zero fund balance, Manatee County School District cannot spend any money through July 1, unless it affects safety and health.

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  • May 8, 2013
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Two injured in Lakewood Ranch apartment robbery; Goodwill Manasota's new corporate campus approved; Main Street events benefit local charities

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Casa del Mar unveils new website
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  • May 8, 2013
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Key Club named No. 12 resort by Tennis Resorts Online; Jack Brill to run Metz Culinary Management division; Stephania Feltz named SYC member relations director

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man found floating in a water retention area in the 8400 block of Tamiami Trail.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 8, 2013
May 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County deputies investigate a death on Tamiami Trail; Two stabbed in robbery attempt at Lakewood Ranch apartment complex; Longboat Key Town Commission chooses new attorney; Commissioners approve North Trail Overlay

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Derek Nelson, president of Nelson Homes Inc.
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  • May 8, 2013
Business Briefs

Nelson Homes is a young company on the rise; RE/MAX Alliance hires new agent; Red Elephant restaurant closes

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The vacant parcel located in Palmers Northerly Subdivision sold May 1 for $4.6 million.
  • By Randi Donahue
  • May 8, 2013
Historic Casey Key parcel sells for $4.6 Million

The $4.6 million purchase is the largest sale of vacant property on Casey since 2010.

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The boat ramp on Linley Street will most likely re-open in July. Courtesy Town of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 8, 2013
Linley boat ramp closed for construction

The town-owned boat ramp will be closed for approximately 60 days.

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