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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 21, 2010
Code changes move forward

The majority of the Town Commission agreed with the Longboat Key Club and Resort's suggested code clarifications and changes Friday, April 16.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 21, 2010
Association makes conversion argument

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association began making its case Monday, April 19, for why the resort's bankruptcy case should be converted to Chapter 7 liquidation.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 21, 2010
Short-term sand fix approved

The Town Commission approved a $225,000 budget transfer to bring 7,500 cubic yards of sand from Manatee County to the north end of the island.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 21, 2010
Siekmann wants charter changes, commission pay

Commissioner Robert Siekmann wants a charter review committee to look into the length of a town commissioner's term, which is currently two years.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 21, 2010
Country Club Shores owners fined for non-compliant dock

The Code Enforcement Board assessed a $1,200 fine to pay for town staff time, and the dock owners could face additional fees.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 21, 2010
Kiwanis Club still hungry for more food donations

The collection effort has been extended through April 30.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 21, 2010
Sarasota Bay Watch hopes to clean up at second event

As many as 60 volunteers can participate in the Sister Keys cleanup May 8.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2010
News Briefs 04.22.10

The trial of former Braden River High School football coach Josh Hunter for DUI manslaughter has been postponed until May.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2010
Town Hall hours still up for discussion

Members of the Inter-District Authority are expected to take up the matter again next month.

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    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 21, 2010
Local players invest talent in tennis tournament

The Fidelity Investment Senior Doubles Tournament took place Thursday, April 15 through Monday, April 19, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 21, 2010
Meet Manatee County's top techie

Braden Oaks resident Michael McLaughlin became the director of Manatee County's information technology services department April 3.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2010
Business Observer

Lilly Pulitzer event will benefit Save Our Seabirds; Circle's Cafe Galante now under new ownership

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  • Maria Amodio
  • April 21, 2010
Player of the Week: Valerie Duval

Duval and her doubles partner, Susan Singer, will be competing in a regional tennis tournament in Daytona on April 30.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • April 21, 2010
Deal Us In

Best to trust your partner

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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 20, 2010
Mote to host finals for new catch-and-release tournament

The Guy Harvey Ultimate Shark Challenge will offer a new model of sport fishing.

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