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The team includes Captain Joan Kelly, Kenda Smith, Betty Aden, Nancy Kane, Donna Tighe, Bonnie Geyman, Marilyn Chayka, Fanny Younger, Margery Blacklow, Bonnie Marcuson, Kathy Powers, Marsha Thomson, Jewell Emswiller, Marie Hunter and Sandie Joseph.
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LBK Tennis Center team scores spot in Florida USTA sectionals

The team advanced after a victory against The Meadows.

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The Town Commission also will discuss whether to form an economic revitalization committee.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 24, 2011
Commission discusses beach bond validation today

The Longboat Key Town Commission will give Town Manager Bruce St. Denis direction on how to fix a beach bond referendum.

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Alexander and Sarah McCalden
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  • March 23, 2011
VIP(enguins) will march toward Mote

Mote Marine Aquarium will host some black-tie guests beginning in November: four black-footed penguins as part of a limited-time exhibit that will be called 'Penguin Island.'

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  • March 23, 2011
Friedberg signs off on her first novel

Former Longboat Key resident Patricia Friedberg held a book signing and lecture Saturday, March 19, at Bookstore 1, in Sarasota, for her first novel, '21 Aldgate.'

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From left, George Walsh, a World War II Marine veteran; Brian Walsh; and David Beliles, a Korean War Marine veteran and Plymouth Harbor resident.
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  • March 23, 2011
An officer and two gentlemen

Brian Walsh, son of Matt and Lisa Walsh of Longboat Key, graduated from U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidates School and was commissioned a second lieutenant March 18 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Va.

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From left, Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Bob Gault, Bill Sceva, Edith Barr Dunn and John Wild.
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  • March 23, 2011
Kiwanian of the Year unveils surprise of his own

Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key member Bill Sceva was honored as Kiwanian of the Year and made a $1,000 donation to the scholarship fund.

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  • March 23, 2011
Observer Group wins five SNA prizes

The Observer Group made some headlines of its own last week, winning five awards in the Suburban Newspapers of America's editorial contest.

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Dick Webster snapped this photo of the moon over Sarasota Bay
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  • March 23, 2011
The sky's the limit for local photogs

Last weekend's scenic skies inspired local photographers.

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Earl Gordon and Roger Goldstein
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  • March 23, 2011
Beth Israel members act out during Purim

Members of Temple Beth Israel celebrated Purim with a play Saturday, March 19, at Temple Beth Israel.

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  • March 23, 2011
OBITUARY: Dr. Roy McKinney

Dr. Roy McKinney, 76, practiced as an anesthesiologist.

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At the Longboat Key Town Commission’s statutory meeting Monday, newly appointed Mayor Jim Brown, left, presents outgoing Mayor George Spoll with a plaque that expresses the town's gratitude for his years of service.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 23, 2011
Brown takes mayor's chair

Commissioner Jim Brown becomes mayor for the first time. Commissioner David Brenner is elected as vice mayor.

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Large pipes that will be used to funnel sand onto the eroded north end of the island were placed on Beer Can Island Friday, March 18.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 23, 2011
Town ad error invalidates vote

An advertising error for the town's $16 million beach project means a county judge must now validate the beach-project bond referendum.

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Longboat Key Firefighters Pension Board members Shannon Gault and Gerald Feder still question a pension investigation that’s under way.
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  • March 23, 2011
Board members question pension investigation

Longboat Key Firefighters Pension Board members Gerald Feder and Shannon Gault are not pleased thus far with an investigation of the pension plan.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 23, 2011
Census: 9.4% drop in population

In the past decade, Longboat Key experienced a 9.4% drop in population, according to U.S. Census data released last week, with its population falling to 6,888 permanent residents April 1, 2010, compared with 7,603 April 1, 2000.

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  • March 23, 2011
Bayfront Park plan at agenda forefront

Before a new Bayfront Park can be constructed in the middle of the Key, the town must implement certain items.

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