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News

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 11, 2010
Colony Collapse

The bankruptcy judge dissolved the 38 year partnership between Colony owner Murf Klauber and the unit owners.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2010
Briefs 08.12.10

Bayflite responds to two Key accidents and Longboat police catch burglar.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 11, 2010
One project ends, another begins

A pipeline-upsizing project is nearing completion along Gulf of Mexico Drive, just in time for a paving project to begin in the same area.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 11, 2010
Plaza owner awaits closing

After more than a decade on Longboat Key, Andrew Hlywa is eager to say goodbye to Whitney Beach Plaza and the island itself.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 11, 2010
Police department signs three-year contract

The department signed a three-year contract Friday. Meanwhile, the firefighters are at an impasse with the town.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 11, 2010
Vision Plan focus questioned

The Vision Plan Subcommittee will hold a comprehensive planning lesson, before moving forward with its revisions.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 11, 2010
Property owner fined for noncompliance

The Code Enforcement Board fined Key resident James Armstrong $50 a day for not obtaining building permits.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • August 11, 2010
Deal Us In: A Difficult Signal

West leads the deuce of spades, which dummy wins with the king. A trump is led from the dummy. How can East show a possibility of helping in the defense with his almost worthless hand?

  • Longboat Key
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2010
Jensen: sports complex 'a go'

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch is moving forward with its plan to construct a world-class amateur sports complex near the Lakewood Ranch Post Office.

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  • Michael Eng
  • August 11, 2010
Birthday Surprise

As ambulances sped toward their home at 1 a.m. Monday morning, Summerfield resident Brianne Walters delivered Lilyana Grace Walters into the arms of her husband, Jeff.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2010
Ranch HOA adds clarity to yard-item regulations

However, the SRVA committee will not change its rule regarding the number of decorative yard items allowed.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2010
U.S. Coast Guard seeks input for bridge

The federal agency is holding a meeting Aug. 17 to inform residents about the Fort Hamer Bridge project and to give them an opportunity to share their concerns.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2010
Resident spearheads oil-spill cleanup training

Old Braden River Historical Society founder Denise Kleiner now is turning her attention to the effects of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 10, 2010
Victims of Key accidents in fair condition

Two men were transported by Bayflite to Bayfront Medical Center Saturday.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2010
Advocacy group endorses candidates

The Manatee Coalition for Responsible Government recently announced its endorsement of two candidates in the local county commission race.

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