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Saturday, Oct. 15 was the first day of stone crab season. Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant caught a few that day and is expecting to have more next weekend.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Get Crackin'

Saturday, Oct. 15 was the first day of stone crab season. Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant caught a few that day and is expecting to have more next weekend.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

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Cindy and Bob Christian
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Party on the Pass

The Sarasota Chapter of Interior Design Society hosted its first 'Party on the Pass' benefiting Trinity Charities at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron on Saturday, Oct. 15. Trinity Charities, Inc. is an HIV/AIDS service organization that provides services to individuals in Sarasota and Manatee counties. The bayside event included barbeque, drinks, live music from Stone Fish and a silent auction.

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Stan Roy, Carol Peschal and Judy Williams
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

Appellate Attorney Rebecca O'Dell Townsend spoke to the Republican Club of Longboat Key about constitutional crisis when they met Friday, Oct. 14 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The St. Petersburg resident explained the very basics of the government such as explaining inalienable rights, where they come from and why we have a republic form of government and more.

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  • Neighbors
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2011
Association appeals Colony ruling

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association Inc. has appealed to the 11th Circuit U.S. Appeals Court in the battle for the historic resort.

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Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2011
P&Z Board to review Comp Plan amendments

A public hearing will take place at Tuesday's P&Z Board meeting.

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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2011
Association appeals Colony ruling

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association Inc. has appealed to the 11th Circuit U.S. Appeals Court in the battle for the historic resort.

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Jim Brown served as mayor on Longboat Key for four years.
  • By Jessica Luck
  • October 14, 2011
Obituary: Jim Brown

Jim Brown, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 14. He was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Club and Resort's $400 million Islandside redevelopment plan was approved in June 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2011
Judge hears arguments in Key Club's motion to dismiss

Sarasota County Judge Charles Roberts didn't make a ruling yesterday in the Key Club's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by IPOC and two condo associations.

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Selby Botanical Gardens held their first performance of their Fall performance series, GartenFest, Sunday, Oct. 9 out by the Banyan trees at the Botanical Gardens. In this photo: Ashley Hassler. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2011
Photos of the Week

Enjoy some of our best photos this week from all Observers.

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Read the top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 14, 2011
Obituary: Fred Martin

Fred Martin of Sarasota and formerly of St. Joesph, Michigan and Flint, Michigan died on Oct. 11. He was 82.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Joseph Klein, file photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 14, 2011
Dr. Joseph Klein featured on 'Today' show's 100-Birthday salutes segment

Dr. Joseph Klein turned 100 Monday, Oct. 3, and the Observer wasn't the only media to take notice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010 and is the subject of a five-year legal battle.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 13, 2011
Judge recommends damages for Colony partnership

U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday ordered a bankruptcy court to determine damages for the longtime Colony partnership.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

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