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  • Dora Walters
  • November 17, 2010
Longboat Look Back

A look at what was happening on Longboat this week during the 80s and 90s, compiled by Senior Editor, Dora Walters.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 17, 2010
Town's Vision Plan debated

The town's revised Vision Plan, which was revised by a subcommittee over the summer, was the focus of a public meeting Nov. 11 to get input from Key residents and business owners.

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This home at 3037 Gulf of Mexico Drive was denied a variance to move its property line closer to the Gulf of Mexico.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 17, 2010
Variance request receives setback

The Zoning Board of Adjustment turned down a Gulf-front property owner Tuesday when he asked for a variance to build an addition and move his property line closer to Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
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Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles stands on the roof of his historic restaurant, which seats 169 people.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 17, 2010
Mar Vista's second-story plan moves forward

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub owner Ed Chiles has plans to build a second-story addition to his restaurant.

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Fewer than 20 male peacocks currently reside in the Village neighborhood.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 17, 2010
Peacock imbalance doesn't fly in Village

Between 30 to 35 of the neighborhood's 50 peacocks are females, meaning that the population could heavily increase during spring breeding season if the flock is not culled.

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Rifka Glatz is a Grand Bay resident who was one of 1,684 Jews rescued by Rezsö Kasztner during World War II.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 17, 2010
Story of Survival

In 1944, Dr. Rezso Kasztner saved 1,684 Jews from concentration camp fate - Longboater Rifka Glatz was one of those survivors. Temple Beth Israel will screen a documentary about Kasztner Nov. 21.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2010
Observer Cup to be in full swing

The inaugural Observer Cup 2010/11 Greater Sarasota 2-Player Golf Tour will take place Dec. 11, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort; Jan. 9, at Heritage Oaks; Feb. 20, at The Founders Club; and March 26, in Lakewood Ranch.

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A group of bicyclers gets exercise in early with a group ride up and down Gulf of Mexico Drive the morning of Nov. 15.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 17, 2010
Sports Photo of the Week: The Life Cycle

A group of bicyclers gets exercise in early with a group ride up and down Gulf of Mexico Drive the morning of Nov. 15.

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Nagl has been playing golf since age 12.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 17, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Miriam Nagl

The Longboat Observer caught up with Miriam Nagl at the Longboat Key Club Islandside Golf Course, where she is training for the LPGA Qualifying School.

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Lem Sharp, left, Walter Mills, middle, and Tim Hensey, right, are executives at Lakewood Ranch-based construction firm W.G. Mills.
  • By Pam Eubanks and Mark Gordon
  • November 17, 2010
Region's largest builder sold

Rhode Island-based Gilbane Inc. on Nov. 15 announced its acquisition of East County contractor W.G. Mills.

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Breauna Mathews, Sophia Herdrich and Grace Hill after their hair was done
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2010
East County Girls Scouts land roles in future film

Seven members of Girl Scout Troop 499 may be featured in 'Dolphin Tale,' which was filming in Clearwater this week.

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"It was a good ride," said Ron Reagan, who was commended for his even-handedness and efficiency while serving as Speaker pro tempore last year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2010
Former state Rep. Reagan steps back into civilian life

Rep. Ron Reagan returned home after serving for eight years on the Florida House of Representatives.

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  • By Gary Moore
  • November 17, 2010
My View: The federal debt isn't as bad as you think

When compared to Americans' total assets, the federal debt really isn't as bad as all of the economic pundits say - it's approaching 100% of GDP.

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The Longboat Library currently has 18,000 to 20,000 titles in stock, including fiction and non-fiction, mysteries, biographies and a collection of audio books.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 17, 2010
Library opens for winter hours

The Longboat Library is now open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2010
More questions surround Palm-Aire tower proposal

Manatee County planners now have deemed complete an application for a cell tower in Palm-Aire. A draft staff report indicates the county may support the project.

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