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Mar Vista General Manager Joe Rogers, Jayme Hagedorn and Jordan Hodson tally the dollar bills.
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  • November 10, 2010
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FIRST Prize/The Longboat Observer: Sophia Nibi took The Longboat Observer to Yerevan in historic Armenia.
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  • November 10, 2010
It's Read Everywhere contest winners named

After nearly 7,000 votes, the grand-prize winners from The Longboat, Sarasota and East County Observers are Tim and Lisa McElhiney, who caught up on all their East County news while in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

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  • November 10, 2010
The Observer welcomes season with new features

The Observer freshens its print design and strengthens its online efforts.

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The Organizational Review Subcommittee discusses its findings Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Town Hall as town department heads listen.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2010
Subcommittee reviews its findings

About two-thirds of the Organizational Review Subcommittee's findings will be implemented at Town Hall. The main issues with town operations were better communication and customer service.

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  • November 10, 2010
Town files BP oil claims

The town of Longboat Key hopes to be reimbursed for approximately $20,000 in expenses accrued when preparing for possible Deepwater Horizon oil-spill effects.

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"A lot of people joked that LST stood for 'large, slow target," says U.S. Navy veteran Bill Kelley as he looks through photos of tank landing ships like the USS LST-50, which he was stationed on during World War II.
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  • Maria Amodio
  • November 10, 2010
Veteran looks back on military career

On the eve of Veterans Day, Longboater and U.S. Navy veteran Bill Kelley looks back on his experience during World War II.

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Barbara Bostic was declared the winner of the "swimsuit" portion of the "Ms. Longboat Key: 50 and Fabulous" Contest five years ago.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 10, 2010
Town plans low-key 55th anniversary celebration

The town of Longboat Key will turn 55 years old on Nov. 14.

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  • November 10, 2010
Summer sizzler

This week, The Longboat Observer welcomes back the Keys' seasonal residents with a recap of the summer's most significant news. On the following pages are excerpts of news stories, presented in chronological order, from May through October.

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  • November 10, 2010
Observer amps multimedia efforts

The Observer continues to strengthen its online efforts after winning an award for 'Best Site Architecture and Overall Design.'

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Cops Corner

Oct. 27 Iguana get my figurines back 700 block of Dream Island Road. Larceny. A real-estate agent reported that two exterior ceramic iguana wall figurines were missing from one of his client's homes. The multi-colored iguanas are valued at $100.

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  • November 10, 2010
In Memoriam

Longboat Key lost many friends, neighbors and members of its community during the summer. Here, we remember those who have died, listed in the chronological order of their deaths.

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  • November 10, 2010
The Best of Cops Corner

The Observer has compiled the best Cops Corners from May through October

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L'Ambiance Unit A501 has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and two half-baths. It sold for $1.9 million.
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  • November 10, 2010
Key Real Estate: L'Ambiance unit sells for $1.9 million

The sale was the largest transaction recorded at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses during the week of Oct. 25 through Oct. 29, on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys and the only sale to exceed $1 million.

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Paul Rudder hits his golf ball onto the green during a game of golf Monday afternoon at Longboat Key Club's golf course.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 10, 2010
SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Sure Shot

Paul Rudder hits his golf ball onto the green during a game of golf Monday afternoon at Longboat Key Club's golf course.

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