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How much do you know about Gov. Rick Scott?
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  • October 12, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Gov. Rick Scott

Think you know Florida Gov. Rick Scott? Here are some things you may not have known about him.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2011
Chef Martinez heats up food fest

Chef Jose Martinez, proprietor of Maison Blanche on Longboat Key, will be the only chef representing the West Coast of Florida in two appearances this week at Disney's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

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The view of a proposed 150-foot stealth cell tower depends on your perspective.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 12, 2011
P&Z to sound off on cell tower

The Planning & Zoning Board will consider a proposed stealth tower at Longboat Island Chapel. But a meeting and an open house this Sunday will offer different perspectives on the plan.

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David Bullock was appointed interim town manager by the Longboat Key Town Commission in October 2011.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 12, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: David Bullock

David Bullock will assume the role of interim Longboat Key manager Nov. 1.

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Jon F. Swift Inc. began removing the current landscaping in St. Armands Circle’s four medians last week, but the company has not received the necessary permit from FDOT to begin the entire median project. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 12, 2011
Circle median project sees delays

Work has been delayed for months on a St. Armands Circle median project that will enhance the district while improving safety for pedestrians.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 12, 2011
P&Z staff details concerns about Publix design, access

The Longboat Key P&Z staff has concerns about the scale of the supermarket's proposal for Avenue of the Flowers.

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To access videos, go to http://www.ustream.tv/channel/town-of-longboat-key-commission-meetings-live
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 12, 2011
Live from Town Hall, it's the commission

Commission meetings and workshops are now live-streamed, but the meetings aren't the only thing viewers will see.

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Founder and Co-Chairman of the Sister Keys Conservancy Rusty Chinnis, former Town Manager Al Cox and Harry Christensen celebrate the town of Longboat Key’s purchase of Sister Keys. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 12, 2011
Chinnis reflects on 30 years of changes on Longboat

When Rusty Chinnis, founder of Rusty Chinnis Contractor Inc., arrived 30 years ago on Longboat Key from Atlantic Beach, the island looked different than it does today.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 12, 2011
Town staff to weed through code issues

Torn screening, peeling paint and browning grass can be eyesores. They can also adversely impact the property values of neighboring homes.

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Unit 116 condominium at The Shores, 5757 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has three bedrooms, two baths, and 1,996 square feet of living area. It sold for $637,500. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • October 12, 2011
The Shore condominium sells for $637,500

Norman Halpern, trustee, and Diane Halpern, Sarasota, sold the Unit 116 condominium at The Shore, 5757 Gulf of Mexico Drive, to Charles and Susan DiNatale, Longboat Key, for $637,500.

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Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited The Observer Group’s downtown Sarasota office Monday to answer questions for its editorial board about his agenda for the upcoming legislative session.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 12, 2011
FULL STORY: Gov. Scott says jobs will solve Florida's problems

Florida Gov. Rick Scott's visit to the Observer Group prompted discussion on economic growth, the importance of jobs and Scott's intention to reduce state taxes.

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Longboat Pass Bridge connects the north end of Longboat Key to Coquina Beach on Bradenton Beach. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 12, 2011
Bridge repair project to begin during season

A $1.1 million Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) project to repair Longboat Pass Bridge is scheduled to begin in November and continue into spring 2012.

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Read this week's Cops Corner
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Dr. Joseph Klein attributes turning 100 years old to several factors, including a healthy lifestyle and good genes.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 12, 2011
Neighbors: Dr. Joseph Klein

Dr. Joseph Klein has lived through World War I, Word War II and the flu pandemic of 1918.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2011
Obituary: Hermine Silver

Hermine Silver, of Longboat Key and formerly of Franklin, Mich., died Oct. 7. She was 79.

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