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Dreyfus
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 2, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Robert Dreyfus

Robert Dreyfus can be found at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center any day of the week and is known for always being up for a game of tennis.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Donna Swan
  • March 2, 2011
Deal us in

How to avoid the finesse

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Ron Johnson submitted this sunset photo taken in the 6500 block of Gulfside Drive on the north end of the Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Lovely lavender

Ron Johnson submitted this sunset photo taken in the 6500 block of Gulfside Drive on the north end of the Key.

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  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Fire Rescue volunteer president Lew Simon displays a File of Life magnet.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 1, 2011
Fire department launches magnet campaign

The town's volunteer fire department is distributing magnets that help the Fire Rescue Department obtain critical patient information faster.

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Mote and Longboat Key Turtle Watch distribute posters during nesting season to remind beachgoers to turn out their lights.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 1, 2011
Mote to host turtle lighting workshop

The free workshop is recommended for beach residents and property managers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The final phase of the Gulf of Mexico Drive repaving project begins this week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 28, 2011
Road striping starts this week

Motorists will notice road work being performed along Gulf of Mexico Drive during the evening hours for the next two weeks.

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Diana Guzzo, Susan Beane and Rose Harris at the 2011 Sarasota Open.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 28, 2011
Sarasota Open seeks volunteers

The tournament takes place from April 23 through May 1.

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A look at the circle during St. Armands Circle's Weddings in Paradise Circle of Love event.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 27, 2011
GALLERY: Weddings in Paradise

While wedding bells were not ringing on St. Armand Circle this Saturday, Feb. 26, there were plenty of future brides in plastic tiaras. The future brides, along with their mothers, friends and future husbands, were on the Circle attending the 1st ever "Weddings in Paradise" event.

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Town Manager Bruce St. Denis narrates a 20-minute PowerPoint presentation about the island's beach on the town's website.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 25, 2011
Town uploads beach presentation to web

The town of Longboat Key posted a shorter version of its "Beaches 101" presentation on the town website.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 25, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Weddings in Paradise

The inaugural St. Armands Circle bridal event is scheduled for this Saturday.

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Workshops at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, could begin at noon instead of 1 p.m.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 25, 2011
Workshop time could change

The town manager wants to know if the Town Commission wants to start regular workshops at noon instead of 1 p.m., starting next month.

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Style show coordinators Lorene Steffke, left, and Karen Cogbill, right, with event chair Rene Brooks, center.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 24, 2011
GALLERY: BKYC Style Show

Bird Key Yacht Club held their first luncheon and style show of the new watch season on Thursday, Feb. 24, at the clubhouse. Members modeled clothing from White House | Black Market and shoes by Diana E. Kelly.

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Taz has been fed every few hours with formula and is now eating nearly three-and-one-half liters per day.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 24, 2011
Stranded dolphin to move to Indianapolis Zoo

Taz, the young dolphin who has been recovering at Mote, will soon move to his new home.

  • Longboat Key
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The North Shore Road beach access will remain closed until a beach project restores sand to the area next month.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 24, 2011
Beach project begins next month

A north-end beach project scheduled to begin in December isn't expected to begin now until March.

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Schnee
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2011
Local artist feature of textile exhibit

Longboat Key resident Ruth Adler Schnee's designs and a film about her life will be shown at the Museum Palazzo Mocenigo, in Venice, Italy.

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