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  • Dora Walters
  • November 23, 2010
Longboat Lookback

A peek into the past, compiled by senior editor, Dora Walters.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 23, 2010
Magistrate makes ruling

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters remain at an impasse in negotiations for a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
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The Longboat Key Town Commission spent more than five hours discussing a wide variety of issues at its Thursday, Nov. 18 regular workshop.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 23, 2010
Workshop Wrap-Up

A wrap-up of the Longboat Key Town Commission's Thursday, Nov. 18 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 23, 2010
Commission's reaction frustrates Key resident

After Weldon Frost's request to discuss the issue, the commission decided not to spend money to eradicate raccoons from the island.

  • Longboat Key
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Griffin
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 23, 2010
Character Sketches

Longboat Key author H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin looks close to home to find novel inspiration.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 23, 2010
Pension audit approved

The Firefighters Pension Board agreed to hire two separate companies to perform an audit of its pension for $65,000.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 23, 2010
Beach project could be delayed one year

By delaying the beach project, the town could use an inlet-management pass study to determine the best Key sand solutions.

  • Longboat Key
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A trolley/bus service in the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key could expire Dec. 31.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 23, 2010
Key trolley funding decision postponed

The Town Commission hopes a trolley agreement that doesn't require the town to contribute $100,000 to the service can be reached before the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
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Steve and Penny Koerner pose with their tandem bicycle that they have already begun to take apart to put into two suitcases to take home to Colorado Springs, Colo.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 23, 2010
Neighbors: Steve and Penny Koerner

Steve Koerner, 58, and Penny Koerner, 57, rode their bicycle built for two from Colorado Springs, Colo., to their home in Twin Shores on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A ride on the Silver Queen gondola provides a spectacular view of Aspen, Colo.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer
  • November 23, 2010
Alluring Aspen

When most people think of Aspen, they envision skiing, summer festivals and high prices. It's worth a visit to see if the mountain mecca's attractions appeal to you.

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Alan Forrester and Bob Moffa
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2010
American Ideals launches housing program for vets

The American Ideals Foundation is partnering with Neal Communities and Cityscapes International Realty Group to attract veterans and their families to the area.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 23, 2010
The Met owners fashion a savvy business model

Geoffrey and Brenda Michel say their hands-on approach is their secret to business success on the Circle for 10 years.

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  • By George Rauch
  • November 23, 2010
Market Watch

Now is a bad time to buy stocks

  • Longboat Key
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Greg Fiore and Connie Schindewolf examine the contents of a sea-turtle nest.
  • By Virginia Sanders
  • November 23, 2010
Nesting season comes to a close

A recap of the 2010 sea-turtle nesting season.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • November 23, 2010
Deal us in

How to plan East's defense

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