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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 6, 2012
July 6: Daily Headlines Video

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Renee Balogh and Barbara Kuzmich
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Club Fourth

Longboat Key Club and Resort celebrated the Fourth Of July with a beach-bash lobster barbecue. Members and guests adorned in our nation's colors dined under a big white tent on the beach. Children built sandcastles and there was live music by Jimmy Bones. It was a very American way to celebrate Independence Day.

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Kathleen Scholl, Marlynn Schwenk and Dorothy Cole
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Parish Potluck

The parishioners of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church congregated for a spirited Fourth of July Potluck. They wore red, white and blue and sat at a congregation member's poolside munching on appetizers. It was a fun night spent enjoying each other's company.

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  • Neighbors
Dr. Hal Lenobel served on the commission for a total of 12-and-a-half years.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 6, 2012
Lenobel resigns from Longboat commission

Commissioner Hal Lenobel resigned yesterday in a letter to Mayor Jim Brown in which he cited illness and the recent death of his wife, Hazel.

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IPOC is challenging the Town Commission’s approval of the Key Club’s Islandside resort expansion.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 6, 2012
Town, Key Club and IPOC agree to mediation

The nonbinding mediation will take place July 18 and is closed to the public.

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The late Al Hogle’s family: Leslie and Don Jones
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Al Hogle Freedom Fest, II

There was no shortage of patriotism on Bay Isles Road July 4: scooters, bikes, wagons, kids and even dogs were decked in flags and streamers, A parade of residents, town employees and commissioners, police, firefighters and a Cannons Marina boat took over a flag-lined Bay Isles Road to display their spirit. The fun day commemorating the late Police Chief Al Hogle was Grand Marshaled by his wife, Leslie Hogle. Following the parade, children released butterflies in Centennial Park. But before the games took place, Mayor Jim Brown declared a new name for the parade: 'The Al Hogle Freedom Fest.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marissa Chase, Janice Chase and Tyler Bafia
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated the Fourth of July with a dinner and party at the club. Members donned their most patriotic attire before mingling and enjoying the holiday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amanda Brooks, Alexis Branzei and Mason Brooks
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Fourth of July

Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club celebrated Independence Day in style, Wednesday July 4, with a festive party. Members gathered to enjoy food, games and family activities before having a flag ceremony and watching the fireworks over the Sarasota Bayfront.

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  • News
Jim Seaton plays the role of Uncle Sam
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Al Hogle Freedom Fest

There was no shortage of patriotism on Bay Isles Road July 4: scooters, bikes, wagons, kids and even dogs were decked in flags and streamers, A parade of residents, town employees and commissioners, police, firefighters and a Cannons Marina boat took over a flag-lined Bay Isles Road to display their spirit. The fun day commemorating the late Police Chief Al Hogle was Grand Marshaled by his wife, Leslie Hogle. Following the parade, children released butterflies in Centennial Park. But before the games took place, Mayor Jim Brown declared a new name for the parade: 'The Al Hogle Freedom Fest.'

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 5, 2012
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The condominium features 360-degree views of downtown Sarasota and Sarasota Bay. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 5, 2012
Coldwell LBK agents close $5.6 million sale

The 8,000-square-foot penthouse is located in downtown Sarasota's Beau Ciel condominium.

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The storm extended Beer Can Island’s sands further into Longboat Pass. Courtesy Tom Freiwald.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 5, 2012
Debby leaves behind bigger Beer Can Island

The expansion brings dry sand to an area with strong currents, causing concerns for public safety officials.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 4, 2012
July 3: Daily Headlines Video

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 3, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: I. Bert Spiegel

I. Bert Spiegel is a Longboat Key resident of 42 years. Read more about him in our candid "five things."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Children wore patriotic, plastic hats while sitting on the beach at Mar Vista, Monday, July 2, during the 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay

The 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay at the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant lit up the sky and the Sarasota Bay, Monday, July 2, on Longboat Key.

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