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Early voting takes place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
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Bob Benson with Statewide Disaster Restoration and Howard Rooks
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  • March 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Networking at Noon

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a Networking at Noon luncheon at the Holiday Inn Lido Key on Thursday, March 8. Local business men and women socialized and introduced their businesses.

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  • March 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chase Bank Opening

Chase Bank at St. Armands Circle, 30 N. Blvd. of the Presidents, had a ribbon-cutting and meet and greet on Wednesday, March 7. Circle association members, the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce and some trusty customers were in attendance, and snacked on appetizers and drinks. Chase Bank will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays.

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Architect Gary Hoyt presented sketches of the ideas.
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Villagers share north-end ideas

Longbeach Village Association members learned about ideas generated through a planning effort facilitated by the Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force.

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February's Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner is Michael Tesar. Tesar took this sunset photo the first day of the Manatee County Fair.
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Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Monthly Winner

February's Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner is Michael Tesar.

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Ballot winners Lana Finch, Bea Erickson and Sharyn Joseph
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And the award goes to ... the Privateer North!

On Feb. 26, the women of the Privateer North celebrated their third annual Academy Awards party -- and most of them lasted until midnight.

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Mary Angioletti with Simba and Sammy, Joan Smith with Honey, Pauline Young with Katie and Rosemarie Hodges with Elliott
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Neighbors paws to welcome new neighbor with party

Elliott, a 2-year-old black-and-white Sheltie, was the guest of honor at a "Welcome to the Neighborhood" party held March 2, at his new home with Mike and Rosemarie Hodges.

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Casa del Mar treated to concert

On Feb. 23, Amanda Lubin performed a piano program at the association apartment at Casa del Mar.

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Andy Youngs, Esther Cook, Jane Vorel and Jane Johnston. Photo by Dora Walters.
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Group celebrates Royal birthday

Esther Cook's birthday coincided with the date of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Royal Rummage sale preview Friday, March 2.

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Money talks, and if it could comment on the race for the District 3 Longboat Key Town Commission seat, it might say: This race is a close one.
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  • March 7, 2012
Campaign contributions show sources of support

Vice Mayor David Brenner has inched ahead of challenger Ray Rajewski in fundraising. But the differences between the candidates clearly go beyond the numbers.

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  • March 7, 2012
Commission warns Colony parties

Commissioners warned the interests of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort that they could lose grandfathered units if they don't reach a resolution.

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Cedars Tennis Resort currently has 93 units, approximately 60 of which are rented. File photo.
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  • March 7, 2012
RVA purchase nets Cedars and Barrier Island Realty

The Longboat-based RVA, Resort Vacation Accommodations, purchased the resort and real-estate firm from Randy Langley for an undisclosed amount.

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