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New St. Armands restaurant LaMilanche opened its doors on Dec. 9. Patricia Fontanot, Pilar Fontanot and Azore Fontanot and Manuel (not pictured) operate the family-run business
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: LaMalinche

New St. Armands restaurant LaMilanche opened its doors on Dec. 9. Patricia Fontanot, Pilar Fontanot and Azore Fontanot and Manuel (not pictured) operate the family-run business

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Catha and Martin Abrahams
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Democrat Club

Executive Director of Florida American Civil Liberties Union Dr. Howard Simon spoke to the Democrat club of Longboat Key about how policies of the Legislature and Governor Rick Scott are impeding on rights and gave a description of the comprehensive program the ACLU has put in place to challenge these polices. Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Longboat Key Club and Resort's harborside dining room.

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Courtesy photo.
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  • December 14, 2011
Journey to health

Johnny Vasco de Gama, the endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, underwent rehabilitation after being stranded in the Netherlands - thousands of miles away from home.

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  • December 14, 2011
Bill Bowe makes a soaring eagle

Bill Bowe and his wife, Debbie, were golfing recently at Longboat Key Club Harbourside Golf Course, and on the last hole, Red No. 9, Bill hit his stride.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 14, 2011
Colony developers not waiting for settlement

Club Holdings and the association board are intent on building mostly new units - even without Klauber's three acres.

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An image of the baby scallops printed from the microscope. The pickle-looking shape from the image on the right is what the scallops use to attach themselves to the sea grass.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 14, 2011
Saving the bay, one scallop at a time

When the microscopic baby scallops begin to develop the ability to attach, it is time to release them.

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Told that the Colony Association (unit owners) and Club Holdings Ventures representatives are talking of redeveloping the Colony even if they don't get control of Klauber's three acres of the resort property, Klauber said: "They can't move forward."
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 14, 2011
Klauber says developers need his approval

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber appeared pleased and laughed in delight Tuesday morning when he heard that representatives of Club Holdings Ventures LLC wanted to create the ambience of 'casual elegance' at a newly redeveloped Colony.

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue Lt. Rocky Parker has been a firefighter for 27 years, 12 of which he has spent on the Key.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 14, 2011
Lt. Parker offers service to Israel Emergency Volunteer Project

When Lt. Rocky Parker learned about the Firefighters for Israel Emergency Volunteer Project, his first response was to offer his services as a firefighter.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 14, 2011
Publix receives P&Z recommendations

The supermarket chain's site plan and three outline development plans will move forward to the Longboat Key Town Commission.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 14, 2011
Commission plugs into north-end power issues

Commissioner Pat Zunz questioned the frequent power failures that occur at the north end of the island and affect hundreds.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 14, 2011
Port Dolphin funds refuel town coffers

The town received a $500,000 reimbursement check from the Oslo, Norway,-based company.

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  • December 14, 2011
Our View: To end the Colony dispute

It's the thought that counts. It was right on.

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First place for a single-family home goes to 681 Emerald Harbour Drive. Photo by: Rachel S. O'Hara
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 14, 2011
Longboat Key's spirit is put on display

Rudolph's nose isn't the only thing glowing this year, because our island decorated full-out.

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  • December 14, 2011
News Briefs

Key condos complete Bay Partner Grant Projects; Commission to discuss pension study funding; Sea turtle released from Broadway Beach Access

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 14, 2011
St. Armands parking garage now on deck

Vice Mayor Terry Turner has urged the Sarasota City Commission to consider a parking garage for St. Armands Circle as part of the city's two-year goals.

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