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Obituary: Patricia 'Patty' Wrightson

A memorial service for Patricia "Patty" Wrightson, who died Nov. 19, will he held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23, at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road.

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  • March 13, 2012
Obituary: Diane Sundman

Diane Sundman, of Longboat Key and Mashpee, Mass., died March 8.

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  • March 13, 2012
Obituary: William I. Randall

William I. Randall, of Longboat Key, died March 4. Mr. He was 96.

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  • March 13, 2012
Obituary: Francis Munz

Francis Munz, of Longboat Key and formerly of Sarasota, Philadelphia and Richboro, Pa., died March 5. He was 88.

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  • March 13, 2012
Obituary: Patricia H. Kennedy

Patricia H. Kennedy, of Sarasota, died Nov. 26. She was born Sept. 27, 1923. She was 88 years old.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reads today's headline news.
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  • March 13, 2012
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The plan suggests placing a single terminal groin on Beer Can Island, along with two other groins on the north end.
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  • March 13, 2012
Inlet Management Plan discussion rescheduled

A Manatee County Commission discussion of the Longboat Pass Inlet Management Plan will take place March 27.

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Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber formed the first condominium-hotel, rental-partnership in Florida.
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  • March 13, 2012
In the Public Eye: Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber

Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber's vision created the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

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Sheridan Jules
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Girls Inc!

Girls Inc comes to visit.

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Early voting continues through Friday at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2012
First two days of early voting draw 143 voters

Early voting for the Longboat Key General Municipal Election continues through Friday, March 16.

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The Girls Inc. of Sarasota make a special cameo appearance in today's daily headlines!
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  • March 12, 2012
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  • March 9, 2012
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Early voting takes place at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
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  • March 9, 2012
Early voting begins tomorrow

Early voting in the race for the District 3 Longboat Key Town Commission seat begins tomorrow.

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  • March 8, 2012
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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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