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Former Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown, with his wife, Marjorie, was honored at the town's 50th anniversary celebration in 2005.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
St. Mary Star of the Sea honors Jim Brown

St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church will be honoring Brown in a 9 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 5 as a Bon Voyage and a God Bless.

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David Persson is Longboat Key town attorney.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 30, 2011
Persson: Interim appointment will require five votes

Attorney David Persson wrote that at least five commissioners must approve the town-manager appointment.

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Sholto, Andy McCain, talks to the audience about the day of the great quake and the magical beans he possesses. Photo by Rachel  S. O'Hara.
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  • September 30, 2011
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Read the top Cops Corner stories from all Observers.
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  • September 30, 2011
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Debi Chapman wearing Soma Intimates’ Cool Nights-Boho Chic Sleep Cami Top and Easy Pant in Heron Blue.
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  • September 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Fashion Show

Bird Key Yacht Club hosts its annual fashion show featuring looks from Chico's and Soma Intimates of St. Armands Circle.

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— Longboat Key police were investigating two residential and six automobile burglaries Thursday afternoon.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 29, 2011
Three Bradenton men arrested for Key burglaries

Longboat Key police are investigating at least eight incidents that occurred early this morning.

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Nick and Nicole Clark own Fitness Together in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 29, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Reducing belly fat

This week, Fitness Together-Lakewood Ranch owner and personal trainer Nicole Clark shares tips for losing that extra bit of belly fat.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • September 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

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David Bullock has been deputy administrator of Sarasota County since 1997.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 29, 2011
Bullock signs contract with $180K salary for consideration

The agreement signed by David Bullock for the Longboat Key Town Commission to consider includes an annual salary of $180,000.

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 28, 2011
Obituary: Cornelia Huff Cosbar

Cornelia Huff Cosbar, 68, of Longboat Key and formerly of Larchmont, N.Y., died June 13.

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This tree sits at the front entrance of Joan M. Durante Park in Longboat Key.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 28, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Tree of Life

This tree sits at the front entrance of Joan M. Durante Park in Longboat Key.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

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Dixie is not camera shy. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2011
Guide dogs make a splash at Mote

Mote Marine Aquarium hosted the Southeastern Guide Dogs pups and their trainers for an early-morning tour Saturday as part of the dogs' training.

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Calvin Boehme
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2011
Boehme honored with namesake day

On Sept. 10, Calvin Boehme turned 80 years old - and his hometown had a unique gift for him

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Discussions stretched for 15 hours Saturday and another eight hours Sunday.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 28, 2011
FULL STORY: Board selects Club Holdings

Club Holdings LLC, a Broomfield, Co.,-based company, was unanimously chosen to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

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