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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 6, 2011
Rental rule in jeopardy

The town of Longboat Key's 30-day rental rule could become obsolete if a bill proposed in the Legislature is approved.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
News Briefs

Post office prepares for tax deadline; Historical Society requests funds

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 6, 2011
Aitken meets with SRQ airport officials

Retired pilot Andrew Aitken blames the Federal Aviation Administration for low-flying planes.

  • Longboat Key
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Lou Gorman autographs a copy of his book, "One Pitch From Glory," in 2005 at Circle Books, on St. Armands Circle.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
Former Red Sox manager gave VIP treatment to all

James "Lou" Gorman, 82, of Weston, Mass., died Friday, April 1.

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Steve Schwalbach and his son, Cameron, middle, meet March 31 with the firefighters and Bayflite flight-crew members who rescued Schwalbach.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
Burn victim thanks firefighters, flight crew

Steve Schwalbach met March 31 with the firefighters and Bayflite flight-crew members who rescued him after he was burned in a fire at his parents' home on Longboat Key.

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Jason Golden wears many hats: ministry director, chaplain and coach.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2011
Braden River coach leads faith-focused fellowship

River Club resident Jason Golden has served as the ministry director for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Gulf Coast Chapter since 2006.

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PIC formed in the spring of 1985, and its membership peaked at 1,100 in 1993.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
The voice of Longboat Key

The Longboat Key Public Interest Committee (PIC) has evolved in the 25 years since its incorporation. But members say the organization maintains a powerful voice.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By George Rauch
  • April 6, 2011
Market Watch: What is the risk of investing in this market?

The stock market is in a confusing posture. Slowly, investors are coming back, and the market continues to creep upward. But, at the moment, it may not be wise to commit too much more of one's cash to stocks.

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Already prohibited on Lido Beach, the city will ban smoking in all of its parks.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 5, 2011
Commission bans smoking in parks

City commissioners approved a plan to ban smoking in parks and could expand it to all city property.

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Ken Abt, Betty Bavar, Peggy Abt, Nona Heaslip and Warren Coville
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 4, 2011
Starry Night Dinner Series Celebration

Starry Night Dinner Series Celebration

  • Black Tie
Newly appointed District 5 Commissioner Pat Zunz takes her seat on the dais Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 4, 2011
Zunz chosen as District 5 commissioner

The Longboat Key Town Commission appointed Lands End resident Pat Zunz to the District 5 Commission seat Monday.

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Under the city’s proposal, enforcement officers would regulate parking from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • April 4, 2011
Parking enforcement hours may expand

The city wants to add two hours to the time parking-enforcement officers patrol city streets.

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The meeting will take place at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 4, 2011
Town to select District 5 commissioner

The Longboat Key Town Commission must appoint a new District 5 commissioner at its regular meeting tonight.

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Dan Pollock sounds off the air horn to signal the beginning of the 5K on Saturday, April 2 during the 25th Annual Run for the Turtles on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 4, 2011
GALLERY: 25th Annual Run for the Turtles

The 25th Annual Run for the Turtles event took place this Saturday, April 2 on Siesta Key Beach. Approximately 1,000 people participated in the Mote sponsored event that raises money for sea turtle research at Mote Marine Laboratory. There was a 1-Mile Fun Run followed by a 5K.

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  • By Judy Kramer
  • April 4, 2011
Resident work featured in Art in the Park

The work of more than 30 University Park artists was featured in an annual show this weekend.

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