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  • December 29, 2010
Cops corner

Dec. 19 Private matter 12:26 p.m. - 6200 block of GMD. Trespassing. A man reported that a fishing boat captain docked his boat on the man's private dock and allowed his dog to relieve himself on the lawn before leaving. The captain was informed he was not allowed to walk on other people's property without their permission.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ben Rothschild
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 29, 2010
Athlete of the Week: Ben Rothschild

This week's featured athlete is Ben Rothschild, a 6 year old tennis player who visits his grandparents on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 6600 Gulf of Mexico Drive has 3,337 square feet, three bedrooms, four bathrooms and a pool.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 29, 2010
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $3,025,000

The sale was the largest residential transaction recorded during the week of Dec. 13 through Dec. 17 on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Shelia Cyr, Rosalie Brogan, Marianne Strait, Robynn Wickham, Joanne Nicholson, Lisa Dubuque and Pat Marschke
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 29, 2010
Business observer

Local salon and store show some real panache; Beach Fitness Center opens at Centre Shops; Kitchens by Kerrie to open in Centre Shops

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan
  • December 29, 2010
Deal us in

The hand looks difficult from the start

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Joy Fitzpatrick submitted this sunset photo, taken on a chilly December night on the Longboat Pass Bridge on the north end of the Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2010
Cold Snap

Joy Fitzpatrick submitted this sunset photo, taken on a chilly December night on the Longboat Pass Bridge on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 29, 2010
TOP STORY, JULY: It's a Go!

Commission approves Key Club plan 6-1

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Club and Resort General Manager Michael Welly, left, and Loeb Partners Realty Chief Operating Officer Michael Brody quickly depart Temple Beth Israel after the Town Commission held a vote and ended the Islandside hearing Monday, June 14.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 28, 2010
TOP STORY, JUNE: Dead or Alive?

The Town Commission approves a plan the Key Club rejects. Welly: 'There is no plan B.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Gene Jaleski told The Longboat Observer town government is not the right place for him.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 27, 2010
TOP STORY, MAY: Jaleski Resigns

Commissioner Gene Jaleski resigned from the Town Commission Tuesday, May 25. In his resignation letter, he apologized to the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee, which he offended in an e-mail he sent Saturday, May 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 26, 2010
TOP STORY, APRIL: Code changes move forward

The majority of the Town Commission agreed with the Longboat Key Club and Resort's suggested code clarifications and changes Friday, April 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
District 1 Commissioner-Elect Lynn Larson gets the news that she beat Mayor Lee Rothenberg.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 25, 2010
TOP STORY, MARCH: Brenner, Larson win

Newcomers David Brenner and Lynn Larson won Town Commission seats Tuesday, while incumbent Hal Lenobel squeaked out a 94-vote win.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pension trustee and Key resident Arnold Malasky said an audit the pension chairman asked for would be a waste of money.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 24, 2010
TOP STORY, FEB.: Tension present at pension meeting

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis questioned firefighter pension board Chairman Keith Tanner's ability to make decisions for both the board and the firefighters union in his dual representation roles.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Club and Resort Attorney John Patterson, left, and club General Manager Michael Welly, right, told the Town Commission Monday, Jan. 11 that the Islandside project is crucial to the success of the island.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 23, 2010
TOP STORY, JAN.: Comp Plan

The Town Commission voted 6-1 Friday to move forward with the Islandside project, despite concerns from commissioners about the town's Comprehensive Plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
John Allinson paints mostly with acrylics, overlaying colors for effect. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 22, 2010
John Allinson to paint Wall Art mural

Allinson will spend five days painting the mural.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill and Judy Carman plan to enjoy retirement after their store closes.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 22, 2010
Carman's Shoes to close Dec. 29

The family-owned shoe-and-handbag store has been a Circle landmark for 45 years.

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  • News
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The Citizen Tax Oversight Committee meets once a year to review expenditures of revenue brought in from the infrastructure surtax. The 2026 meeting lasted about 15 minutes on Thursday, April 2.
  • April 6, 2026
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Emi Frydman checks out the basket of Easter eggs her family members found at the April 4 egg hunt at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church. The Easter activities, open to the public, made their return for the first time since the early 2020s through the efforts of church members.
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Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Danielle Gladding welcomes guest speaker Longboat Police Chief Russ Mager to update members about his approach to leadership since he assumed the role last autumn at the April 2 meeting.
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St. Regis at Longboat Key is a gulf-facing resort and condo development on the barrier island of Longboat Key. The Unicorp-developed property opened in 2024 at the former site of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
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