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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 2, 2010
Peacock plan in limbo

The famous Longbeach Village peacock flock has grown to more than 60 birds.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 2, 2010
Town discusses CodeRED alerts with TECO officials

Public Works Director Juan Florensa said that a lack of information prevented the town from using the alert for last week's gas leak.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 2, 2010
New East County rescue group saves newborn pups

A female Labrador and her nine newborn puppies were rescued from a kill shelter this weekend.

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  • Robin Roy
  • February 2, 2010
Fourth Best Buy burglary suspect arrested

The Miami man was sought since his three alleged co-conspirators were arrested last week at the electronics store.

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  • Robin Roy
  • February 2, 2010
City to apply for streetcar grant

The federal grant's $25 million would be used to place a fixed-rail streetcar on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 2, 2010
Commission approves Moore's request

The Longboat Key Town Commission also learned from the town manager that the town is working to bring more sand to the north end's eroded beach.

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  • Robin Roy
  • February 1, 2010
'Unconditional Surrender' to stay on bayfront

By a 3-2 vote, the city commissioners approved of an offer to accept a veteran's donation of the kissing sailor sculpture.

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  • Robin Roy
  • February 1, 2010
Unconditional Surrender deal in the works

City Commission will hear an offer to settle the dispute about the licensing of the kissing-sailor sculpture.

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  • Robin Roy
  • January 29, 2010
Two new garage facades presented

The architect hired for the Palm Avenue parking garage unveiled the new designs. Many of those in attendance were unimpressed.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 29, 2010
Key Club presents a modified plan

The Longboat Key Club and Resort presented a tentative Islandside project proposal Friday that reduces the number of overall residential units from 176 units to 154 units. The club asked for a two-week continuance in order to meet with town staff about the revised plan.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 29, 2010
District seeking citizen input in legislative process

Superintendent Tim McGonegal said is taking a more proactive approach to getting parents and students involved in the legislative process, particularly on issues affecting education.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 28, 2010
North LBK out of gas for nearly 24 hours

The incident occurred after a contractor nicked a gas line while installing water pipes.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 28, 2010
Hazardous waste pickup set for Saturday

Longboat Key residents can take hazardous waste and old computers and televisions Saturday to Anna Maria Island to be disposed of properly.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • January 28, 2010
Pines of Sarasota installs 2010 officers

John Lopez is installed as chairman of the Pines of Sarasota Board of Trustees.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 28, 2010
School district holds town hall meeting tonight

A town hall meeting teaching students and parents how to participate in the legislative process will be held at 7 p.m., tonight at Braden River High School.

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