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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 24, 2010
DCA holds code change hearing

The Department of Community Affairs heard arguments from the town of Longboat Key and the Islandside Property Owners Coalition Tuesday about code changes the town approved in May.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 23, 2010
Bicyclists in fair condition after crash

Two women were struck by a vehicle Saturday morning.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 23, 2010
Paving project starts tonight

The Sarasota County portion of Gulf of Mexico Drive will be repaved and the project will last until February 2011.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 22, 2010
Sarasota Bay Watch volunteers search for scallops

More than 150 volunteers gathered for the Third Annual Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 21, 2010
Bayflite transports two after Key accident

Two Sarasota County women were injured after they were struck by a vehicle on Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 20, 2010
RECIPE & A RESERVATION: The Sun House Restaurant

Sun House Restaurant owners Barbara and Angela Rodocker share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 20, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Exit Art

When Debbie Stanick moved to Sarasota from Pittsburgh, Pa., she wanted to start a store that was unique. Thus, Exit Art was born and is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 20, 2010
Firefighter high-rise training begins

The Longboat Key Club and Resort hotel renovations provide an opportunity for area fire departments to conduct high-rise building, life-saving and firefighting exercises.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 19, 2010
Vision Plan meetings scheduled

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson scheduled two Vision Plan subcommittee meetings in September.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2010
Turtle Tracks

Turtle Tracks

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2010
Visitor snaps unique turtle sighting

Aaron Kosobucki snapped this photo of a sea turtle Aug. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2010
Sarasota Bay Watch honors Key Club

Sarasota Bay Watch presented a 5-Star Bay Partner Rating Award to the Longboat Key Club and Resort Tuesday, July 27.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 18, 2010
Specificity of suggestions debated

The Vision Plan subcommittee debated how specific the Vision Plan and the Comprehensive Plan should be when offering development suggestions for parcels of land on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 18, 2010
Colony leaders reminisce

Longtime Colony owner Dr. Murray Klauber and Colony General Manager Katie Moulton take a look back and contemplate the future of their beloved resort.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2010
Columbia to hold annual Community Harvest

The 13th annual Community Harvest fundraiser will take place in September at The Columbia Restaurant's seven locations.

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