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Commissioner Phill Younger spends more than 15 hours a week in his office studying town materials and preparing for meetings.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2013
Election: Younger finds commission work satisfying

At-large Commissioner Phill Younger cites budget modifications and beach project savings as top accomplishments during the past two years.

  • Longboat Key
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Gene Jaleski says he is running to give voters a choice and spur debate. File photo
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2013
Election: Jaleski is running to give voters options

Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski said he resigned from the Town Commission in 2010 because he disagreed with and didn't want to vote on the Longboat Key Club and Resort project.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Our View: Businesses don't pay taxes

Business tax cuts and corporate-recruiting incentives will be prominent policy issues for the Legislature this year.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2013
Wage increase supported for non-union employees

The Longboat Key Town Commission agrees with Town Manager Dave Bullock's suggestion to provide a wage increases for non-union town employees.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 20, 2013
Life's probably not a beach for Longboat Key dogs

The commission hasn't discussed a report on the issues surrounding dog beach access, but six commissioners have indicated they don't support the idea.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 20, 2013
Data shows police call volume

Longboat Key police responded to 5,734 calls in 2012, a slight drop compared to the 6,024 calls they handled in 2011.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2013
Cameras click for FDOT, FPL

The police department says four license-plate cameras are needed on the north end to curb motorists attempting to use side streets to avoid having their pictures taken.

  • Longboat Key
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Businesses have marketed on signs that line the park’s fences. Photo by Josh Siegel.
  • By Josh Siegel and Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2013
Ranch Little League fights for signs

The sponsorship signs go against county code, but they also bring in revenue.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Davis often takes calls from homeless veterans late into the night. Photo by Josh Siegel.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 20, 2013
Veteran leads Goodwill program

Chris Davis, who served 14 years in Iraq and Afghanistan, uses an open-door approach he learned on the battlefield to help fellow veterans.

  • East County
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Neal Communities’ “The Harmony” in Central Park is part of a coastal series. It features 2,453 square feet of living area with four bedrooms and a bonus room option.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2013
Builders show off models

The Home Builder Association's annual Parade of Homes starts this weekend.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2013
Longboat police chief restructures department

The Police Department is reducing its number of police captains from five to two, while streamlining efficiencies.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Terry Henshaw started the Whatisthe99? tour about five years ago. It has stopped in 33 cities nationwide.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 20, 2013
REALITY CHECK: Whatisthe99?

Whatisthe99? organizers hope to encourage local youth to make good decisions.

  • East County
  • News
Kyle Benninghove took second place in last year's youth fishing tournament. He hopes to win his age bracket this year. Photo by Gabby Ojeda.
  • By Gabby Ojeda
  • February 20, 2013
Lakewood Ranch reels in youth anglers

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities and the Lakewood Ranch Anglers Club will host the seventh annual Youth Fishing Tournament.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
News Briefs

East County resident appointed to state board; Manatee Commission last to vote on rowing bid

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