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A restoration project has created a new tidal tributary adjacent to the North Lido beach access.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 17, 2011
North Lido beach project completed

A new tidal tributary has been completed as part of a North Lido beach project.

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Charlotte Ann Barsalow was active in the Gulf Shore of Longboat Key community.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 17, 2011
OBITUARY: Charlotte Ann Barsalow

Charlotte Ann Barsalow was a longtime resident of Gulf Shore of Longboat Key.

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Poolside toe-dippers
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  • Dora Walters
  • March 17, 2011
GALLERY: Sand Cay St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Anytime is a great time to have a poolside party - especially St. Patrick's Day. At Sand Cay, a bountiful buffet held assortment of finger foods plus chocolate cupcakes with green icing.

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Tom Malloy and George Hardy
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  • Dora Walters
  • March 17, 2011
GALLERY: islands West St. Patrick's Day

Residents of Islands West observed St. Patrick's Day with an informal sing-a-long held in the lobby. George Hardy and his wife, Sally, organized the event.

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Herman Kruegle and Marty Rosensweet
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 16, 2011
GALLERY: Whitney Beach Conservancy Picnic

The weather was sunny and warm at the annual Whitney Beach Conservancy picnic March 16.

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Bill Nack
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  • Dora Walters
  • March 16, 2011
Local writer has a knack for horseracing stories

Bill Nack, author of "Secretariat," was guest speaker at the March 16 meeting of the Episcopal Church Women of All Angels By the Sea Episcopal Church.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 16, 2011
Potential Colony investors revealed

After extending the deadline for renovation proposals because of interest, 14 parties are in the running to renovate the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2011
Mayor Spoll receives standing ovation

At a special meeting held Tuesday, March 15 to approve Comprehensive Plan changes for the Department of Community Affairs' review, Mayor George Spoll received a standing ovation from an audience of approximately 75 people.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2011
Team Euphemia Haye to walk toward a cure

Team Euphemia Haye will participate for the ninth consecutive year in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's 'Walk for a Cure' Saturday, March 26, on Siesta Key Beach.

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Firefighter/paramedic Jay Gosnell, left, and police officer Shawn Nagell, right, receive their awards from Kiwanis President Bob Gault.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2011
Kiwanis presents annual awards at breakfast

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key honored the Longboat Key Firefighter and Policeman of the Year at its March 10 breakfast.

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Longboat Harbour resident Christina Filkins captured this bald eagle standing just a few feet away from her condominium.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2011
Key residents wing it for eagle-eyed sightings

Longboat Key residents must have some eagle eyes.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 16, 2011
Take us out to the ball game!

Art Tankersley, fourth from left, organized a group of Whitney Beach residents, friends and family to attend a Baltimore Orioles' spring-training game Sunday, March 13, at Ed Smith Stadium.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2011
Longboat Garden Club does donation by the book

The Longboat Key Garden Club has announced the books it will donate this year to the Longboat Library.

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Lazy Lobster Longboat Key owner Michael Garey said that this season he has been able to seat diners at the restaurant's outdoor terrace, something that last year's weather prevented until April.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 16, 2011
Warm temperatures heat up tourist season

This season's warmth is a ray of sunshine for local businesses.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 16, 2011
P&Z board discusses plaza changes

The Planning and Zoning Board discussed height modifications and other changes for Whitney Beach Plaza and Avenue of the Flowers.

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