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A concept plan developed for the park by Wannemacher Jensen Architects includes a new community center building, kayak launch, multi-use active recreation space and a community garden.
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  • April 23, 2012
Committee to explore community center prospects

The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus to create a committee and to organize a poll to determine how to move forward.

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The dispute centered on work that James Armstrong performed on his home without obtaining permits, according to town officials.
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  • April 20, 2012
Commission agrees to Armstrong settlement

Resident James Armstrong will pay a $650 fine, have a $2,117.50 non-interest bearing lien placed against his home and allow a third party to inspect his home.

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Scott Wierson presented his findings to the commission at Thursday’s workshop.
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  • April 20, 2012
Consultant sounds off on wireless solutions

A TE Connectivity Networks Inc. consultant discussed options for improving cellular service, including cell towers and small-cell technologies.

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Construction progress as of April 20
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  • April 20, 2012
VIDEO: April 20 Publix development

Have you left town for the season but want to know how construction for the new Longboat Publix is developing? Then check out our weekly video updates of the construction process!

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  • April 19, 2012
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  • April 19, 2012
Consultant to sound off on wireless communications

TE Connectivity Networks Inc. will discuss its findings at Thursday's Longboat Key Town Commission workshop.

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  • April 18, 2012
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  • April 18, 2012
Longboat authors share their stories

Local authors of children's books were the guests at the Meet the Author Afternoon held Saturday, April 14, at the Island Branch Library on Anna Maria.

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  • April 18, 2012
The Village Artists have annual party

A potluck for the Village Artist Group was held in April at the bayfront home of Craig and Georgia Walters.

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The Longboat Key Club and Resort seeks to expand and redevelop its Islandside property.
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  • April 18, 2012
Appeals court schedules Key Club arguments

Oral arguments in the town and Key Club appeal will take place Tuesday, June 5, in Lakeland.

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  • April 18, 2012
Vickie reunites with her mate

The lovebirds are back together.

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  • April 18, 2012
Mues receives birthday wishes

If you tried to guess Ed Mues' age, you'd probably get it wrong.

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Three generations: Alex Bauman, Michelle Bauman and Sylvia Hall
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  • April 18, 2012
Privateer enjoys private concert

On April 6, three generations were represented at a concert at the Privateer North. Sylvia and Ron Hall hosted the concert; their grandchildren, Alex and Liam Bauman, performed.

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