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Longboat Key | Opinion

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  • May 14, 2014
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Call in the creative pros

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  • May 7, 2014
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SMH should give it a try

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  • April 23, 2014
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Why Jeb Bush will win

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  • April 23, 2014
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Paragon sets the record straight; ZBA approved variance over residents' opposition

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  • April 16, 2014
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City breaks St. Armands' trust

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  • April 16, 2014
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Town should trim pine tree requirements

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  • April 9, 2014
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The key to Key Club's future

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Spring forward with your diet; Leave Gulf of Mexico Drive alone; Widen Gulf of Mexico Drive now

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Lower speed limit on GMD?

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  • April 2, 2014
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ULI report assessment lays a costly egg; Lord's Warehouse fashion show chairs give kudos; Suggestions to improve Bradenton Beach traffic; Winding Oaks board supported maintenance

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Brenner
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  • March 26, 2014
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The Pac-man of Obamacare

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St. Armands Circle. File photo
  • By Edward G. Rosenblum
  • March 26, 2014
Fournier's Circle allegations are groundless

The St. Armands Residents Association is not picking art festival 'winners and losers.' It simply wants common sense - and safety for all.

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