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Jonathan Bozer pulls out the squid’s beak
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Squid Dissection

Squids, like the short-fin squid the Children at home school day at Mote Aquarium on Wednesday, Jan. 11 got to dissect are members of the Cephlipod species. These squids are used to feed the fish and sharks at Mote and are most often used in calamari served at restaurants.

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Susan Johnson and Joelle Hamorit
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Democratic Club Meeting

'It's an exciting time for the Democrat Party,' according to Rod Smith, Chairman of Florida Democrat Party and speaker at the Democrat Club meeting on Jan. 9. The delegate selection is in June in Tampa and the national convention is in Charlotte, N.C in September. Smith discussed issues such as the reapportionment of Florida, talked about the Dream Act and what it means and gave reasons why he thinks the economy will be better in 2012.

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  • January 12, 2012
Former first lady Laura Bush visits Mote

Bush got a behind-the-scenes tour of the laboratory during her recent visit to Sarasota.

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Mayor Jim Brown, pictured last year with outgoing Mayor George Spoll, took the mayor's seat last March.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 12, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Jim Brown

Jim Brown holds the District 4 Longboat Key commission seat and became mayor in 2011.

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 12, 2012
Coin collectors unearth treasures

The 1893 Morgan Silver Dollar is no chump change.

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Ethna Lynch and Chris Lynch opened Lynches Pub & Grub in 1986 on Longboat Key. In 2003, they moved the restaurant to its current St. Armands Circle location.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 11, 2012
The luck o' the Lynches

Lynches Pub & Grub has a touch of the luck of the Irish. But for owners Ethna and Chris Lynch, the true ingredient to success isn't luck - it's hard work.

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The Rev. Kenneth Gill has led Longboat Island Chapel for 11 years.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 11, 2012
UPDATE: Rev. Gill placed on administrative leave

Six board members at the Longboat Island Chapel placed the Rev. Kenneth Gill on a paid leave of absence this morning following reports of the congregation's concerns with his leadership.

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 11, 2012
Happy Birthday, Harvey!

Harvey Noyes celebrated a big day Monday, Jan. 9. He turned 92.

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 11, 2012
Mote penguins' vacation extended

If you haven't hopped over to Mote Marine yet to see the penguins on parade, now is your chance.

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  • Neighbors
A vehicle crashed into the west side of the bridge. Authorities say there is some property damage to the bridge, however, no injuries have been confirmed.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 11, 2012
BREAKING NEWS: Crash on Longboat Pass Bridge

Authorities have confirmed a crash on the south end of the Longboat Pass Bridge on Longboat Key.

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Sisters Chris and Ethna Lynch of Lynches Pub and Grub.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 11, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Chris and Ethna Lynch of Lynches Pub and Grub

Sisters Chris and Ethna Lynch of Lynches Pub and Grub will be celebrating their 25th anniversary as a restaurant the week of January 14.

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The current Longboat Island Chapel building was dedicated in 1963.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 11, 2012
Island Chapel members to vote on Gill's future

The board of trustees expressed concerns about Gill's leadership and agenda. Gill says it's more a matter of deciding the direction for the church.

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Publix modified its site plan to incorporate the Planning & Zoning Board's recommendations for the property. Courtesy Rendering.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 11, 2012
Publix plans get green light

The commission approved three outline development plans for a new Avenue of the Flowers shopping center. The new Publix store is slated to open before Christmas in 2012.

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 11, 2012
Obituary: Saul Seigle

Saul Seigle, of Longboat Key and formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Providence, R.I., died Jan. 5. He was 97 years old.

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  • January 11, 2012
News Briefs

Feb. 21 deadline to register for town election; Sarasota Sheriff's Office arrests former Key resident; Commission appoints board members; Pet licenses available at Alicia's Grooming

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