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  • December 8, 2010
Scoreboard

Check out the latest bridge and golf scores.

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Howard Veit has ridden up to 150 miles in one day.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 8, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Howard Veit

Longboat Key resident Howard Veit has been an avid cyclist for 25 years.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • December 8, 2010
Deal us in

Capitalize on a discovery play

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Neil Blume submitted this sunset photo, taken at Whitney Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2010
Frame of mind

Neil Blume submitted this sunset photo, taken at Whitney Beach.

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Ann Mumsford, Pat Lonsdale, Bella Adams, Rochelle McKinney, Helen Fournier and Jane Doty
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • December 7, 2010
Golfers hold Frosty Frolic

The weather outside was frightful, but that didn't stop the Longboat Key Club Womens Golf Association from holding their annual Frosty Frolic on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at the Key Club Harbourside Golf Course. The women bundled up in their coziest sweaters, santa hats and even a few reindeer antlers, and headed out for a round of nine holes.

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Mayor George Spoll will reach his term limit after three consecutive two-year terms in the District 2 commission seat.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 7, 2010
District 2 race canceled

Harbourside resident Jack Jaret sent an e-mail to Town Clerk Trish Granger Dec. 7 withdrawing his name from the District 2 race.

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About 10 Key residents and business owners attended the regular meeting to show support for the Longboat Key trolley route.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 6, 2010
Beach decision still lingers

The Longboat Key Town Commission has until Jan. 3 to make a decision on its island-wide beach renourishment project.

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  • News
All 2011 shirts are yellow with blue images.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 6, 2010
LBK Turtle Watch shirts now available

The 2011 shirts are available at the Chamber office and The UPS Store.

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  • News
The commission also will decide whether to help fund the Manatee portion of the trolley.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 6, 2010
Commission may make beach decision

The Longboat Key Town Commission could decide whether to delay its island-wide beach renourishment project by a year at its regular meeting tonight.

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Leslie Russell and Don Brown
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 6, 2010
Cedars throws Holiday party

It was a Welcome Back party with a holiday theme at The Cedars on Dec. 6 as residents gathered for a festive evening. They enjoyed good food and conversation with all in good spirits. In addition to exchanging stories of their activities during months away, plans were discussed for the holiday season.

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Lynn and Gary Coffin
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 4, 2010
Country Club Shores holiday party

Country Club Shores held their holiday party Saturday, Dec. 4, at Bird Key Yacht Club.

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Ben and Pauline Feole
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 4, 2010
Longboat Village Christmas bash

Longboat Villagers are known for their love of a fun party and their annual Christmas party held Dec. 4 at the Longboat Art center was no exception. Attending were 140 Village residents and guests.

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A view of the tree after being lit during the 2010 Holiday Night of Lights.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 3, 2010
Lighting of the Circle lights holiday cheer

The annual tree lighting ceremony that has taken place on St. Armands Circle for the last 11 years took place this past Friday, Dec. 3 at 6 PM. St. Armands Holiday Night of Lights was a big success drawing hundreds of people to the circle to enjoy an evening of holiday fun.

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David Persson believes a lawsuit may have to be filed against a Key resident who won't allow town staff to enter his home.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 3, 2010
Attorney plans lawsuit against resident

Town attorney David Persson says if Key resident James Armstrong does not allow town staff to inspect his home for work done without a permit, he will file a lawsuit against him and ask a judge to allow access to the home.

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  • News
Heidi and Kent Lagro pose in front of one of the beautiful Christmas trees inside the Arbomar during their Christmas Party, Thursday, Dec. 2.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 2, 2010
German themed Christmas party helps Toys for Tots

Kent and Heidi Lagro held their 6th annual Christmas Party at Arbomar on Thursday, Dec. 2 at 6:00 PM. The Lagro's party is not just about being with friends and celebrating the holidays but the Lagro's ask their guests to bring toys that can be donated for Toys for Tots.

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