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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2011
Two triathlons compete for Key

A new triathlon could bring 1,000 athletes through Longboat Key. But the Revolution3 Triathlon could conflict with the Longboat Key Triathlon.

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The property is located between Pattigeorge’s and Bayfront Park. Robin Hartill.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2011
Commission approves former Klauber property purchase

The $452,500 purchase will allow the town to expand plans for Bayfront Park.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
News Briefs

Circle median project still on schedule; Cedars submits request for outdoor dining; Town Hall to close Friday, Nov. 11

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  • News
Kevin Carroll and Lee Fox have become prosthetic-making pals over the past two years. Both have a passion for saving seabirds.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 9, 2011
SOS gets a leg up from prosthetics designer

About two years ago, the last time Kevin Carroll came to Save Our Seabirds, there were no reporters present to capture him fitting two sandhill cranes with prosthetic legs.

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  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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One of the patients of the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital at Mote Marine Laboratory swims around in its aquarium, which visitors can view while seeing the turtles, manatees and dolphins at Mote.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 9, 2011
PHOTO ESSAY: Nesting Mode

During this year's sea-turtle season, which runs from May to October, Longboat Observer photographer Rachel S. O'Hara teamed up with Mote Marine scientists and volunteers, as well as Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers, to get an upclose look of what turtle season is like on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2011
Dogged committee will focus on citizens' input

The Dog Beach Feasibility Committee will move forward as a citizens committee and later report back to the commission.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2011
P&Z subcommittee makes a (vision) statement

Over the summer, the Longboat Key Town Commission adopted the vision and mission statements and core values developed by the Planning & Zoning Vision Subcommittee.

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  • News
Betty Rahm and Nancy Luse create angel ornaments for the Longboat Island Chapel Holiday Angel Bazaar.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 9, 2011
Two bazaars in one day make for Key holiday shopping

It's that time of year, so begin making your Christmas gift lists and get an early start on your holiday shopping with two Longboat holiday bazaars on the same day. There will be two holiday bazaars featuring many handmade goods, books, trees and holiday items Saturday, Nov. 19, on Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Oh the places we'll go, 'It's Read Everywhere' wraps up

The Observer newspapers have been on vacation. Although we continue to provide weekly neighborhood news to our readers through the Longboat, Sarasota and East County Observers, we have had a busy year traveling all around the world.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2011
WELCOME BACK: What you missed

If you're like many Longboaters, you fled town for the summer. When you left, the 'Lights Out' posters were just beginning to dot the Key in preparation for turtle-nesting season.

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Read the best of this summer's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
WELCOME BACK: The best of Cops Corner

Longboat Key police had some interesting cases to deal with, read the best of them!

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
WELCOME BACK: inmemoriam

Longboat Key lost many beloved friends, neighbors and community members during the summer. Here, we remember those who have died and whose memories live on through their contributions to the Key - and innumerable areas. Names are listed in the chronological order of deaths.

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  • Neighbors
The home at 109 N. Warbler Lane, on Bird Key, has two bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,627 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.6 million. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 9, 2011
Bird Key home sells for $1.6 million

Ronald and Carole Wolfson, trustees, of St. Charles, Ill., sold the home at 109 N. Warbler Lane to Kimberly Shanahan, Sarasota, for $1.6 million.

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Donald Guth submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Weekly Winner: Great Ball of Fire

Donald Guth submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.

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