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Aubrey Lee Price's PFG LLC owns the building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive. File photo.
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  • July 18, 2012
Wanted Georgia investor owns former LBK Chamber building

Aubrey Lee Price, accused of a $40 million investment scheme, owns the north-end building formerly occupied by the chamber.

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  • July 18, 2012
Parties make cases for damages

The ticking clock of a Dec. 31 deadline, by which the Colony must re-open as a tourism property or potentially lose its grandfathered status with the town, loomed over Friday's three hearings.

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  • July 18, 2012
Obituary: Jeanne Robbins Twaskas

Jeanne Robbins Twaskas, of Longboat Key and formerly of Rahway, N.J., died July 4. She was 95.

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Obituary: Marguerite Louise O'Riorden

Marguerite Louise O'Riorden, of Longboat Key, died July 8. She was 69.

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  • July 18, 2012
Obituary: Samuel S. Keyes

Samuel S. Keys, of Longboat Key and Cape Coral, died July 4. He was 88.

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  • July 18, 2012
Obituary: Dr. Milton Comer

Dr. Milton Comer, of Longboat Key and formerly of Louisville, died July 7. He was 83. He was born April 6, 1929, in Louisville to Morris and Pauline Schuckman Comer.

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Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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After Tropical Storm Debby, 77 of Longboat Key’s 341 nests were verified. Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Johnson.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 18, 2012
Tropical Storm Debby takes a toll on sea-turtle numbers

Before Tropical Storm Debby, 1,367 turtle nests were marked in the area; after the storm, only 244 nests could be verified. On Longboat, 77 nests were verified.

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Jan Rulli took this photo of Tropical Storm Debby over the Gulf of Mexico.
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  • July 18, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jan Rulli took this photo of Tropical Storm Debby over the Gulf of Mexico.

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  • July 18, 2012
Primary Elections: Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

As the Aug. 16 primary election draws closer, the East County Observer will be publishing profiles and Q&As from each of the candidates who will represent the East County area.

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Unit 2 at En Provence, 2151 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and 3,800 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.6 million. File photo.
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  • July 18, 2012
En Provence condo sells for $2.6 million

A condominium in En Provence tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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  • By Brian Gunnell
  • July 18, 2012
Bridge Bites: Third-Hand Trickery

"Third-hand high" is common advice, and on this hand, East plays "Third hand extra high" in order to fool Declarer.

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Rachel Roberts, Haley Gillis, instructor Martin Rivenbark, Brianna Naegeli and Lily Meaker
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  • July 18, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Eternal Summer Surf Camp

It's Sunday, July 15, and the surf's up on Anna Maria Island. Unlike the previous weekend, when the Gulf of Mexico refused to give the campers at Eternal Summer Surf Camp anything more than flat water, the waves are barreling in.

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Terry Gans has lived on Longboat Key for seven years and has indicated that he is only interested in serving through March, when the term expires.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 17, 2012
Longboat Key Town Commission appoints Gans to at-large seat

The Town Commission appointed Grand Bay resident Terry Gans to fill the seat vacated by Hal Lenobel.

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Hal Lenobel resigned from his at-large seat earlier this month.
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  • July 17, 2012
Commission to discuss appointment today

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss appointing a representative for a vacant at-large seat.

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