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Florida Olive Oil Co. stocks over 30 different flavors of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • September 24, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Florida Olive Oil Co.

With flavors like cinnamon pear and habanero lime, Florida Olive Oil Co. takes cooking to a whole new level.

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  • News
Planning and Zoning Board member Pat Zunz discussed the revisions to the town's Vision Plan Thursday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 23, 2010
Commission will update Comprehensive Plan

The Town Commission also agreed on font styles for Gulf of Mexico wayfinding signs that will not be blank for much longer.

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  • News
The commission also will hear a presentation from FDOT officials today regarding the number of signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 23, 2010
Commission will discuss Comprehensive Plan today

The Town Commission will discuss a looming review to its Comprehensive Plan at its regular workshop at noon today.

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  • News
GOP candidates Jim Boyd, Doug Holder, Rep. Ray Pilon and Steven Fields attended the event.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
LBK Republican Club kicks off season

The Republican Club of Longboat Key kicked off the season Wednesday, Sept. 22 with a party at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Melanie Brokaw, Goldsmith Chiropractic & Acupuncture, and Sharon Viner, CNL Bank
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
LLSA Chamber checks in at Helmsley Sandcastle

Approximately 65 Chamber members gathered for a Business After Hours at the Lido Key hotel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andrew Hlywa is the owner of Whitney Beach Plaza, which is currently in foreclosure.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
Whitney Beach sale likely, but not to grocery developer

A Boston-based company recently put down a deposit on the plaza and is exploring various concepts.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2010
It's called Manatee County for a reason

Lands End resident Tom Mayers spotted a group of nine manatees swimming in the bay at the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2010
St. Jude Luncheon tickets on sale

The luncheon will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in the parking area of Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2010
New Shabbat service time

Shabbat services at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road, will be held at 8 p.m. Fridays.

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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort longtime President and General Manager Katie Moulton and her father, longtime owner and CEO Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber, reminisce about the Colony's history.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
Through the years

A look back at the early years of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's history from 1968 to 1995.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandhamn Place residents say dumpsters left open are making a raccoon problem worse in their neighborhood.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 22, 2010
Centre Shops requests flexibility

A request by Centre Shops owner Don Roberts to allow additional uses at his plaza to attract more tenants spurred a debate among Sandhamn Place neighbors.

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The town of Longboat Key received a permit last week to restore its severely eroded north end whenever needed for a period of 10 years.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 22, 2010
North-end receives beach project permit

The town of Longboat Key received a permit for an emergency beach project that will bring 133,000 cubic yards of sand to the north end next year.

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Longboat Key firefighters wore matching yellow T-shirts as they sat in the back of the Town Hall Chambers listening to attorneys present their case during a contract impasse hearing Thursday, Sept. 16.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 22, 2010
Town, firefighters make their case

The town of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union made their cases for a new contract in front of a special magistrate.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 22, 2010
Firefighters change their minds

Firefighter Pension Board Chairman Keith Tanner said the forensic analysis his pension board approved last month was not what the firefighters wanted.

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  • News
Signs measure 8-by-8 inches and are marked with an 'R' to indicate a lightweight-truss roof, 'F' to indicate a lightweight-truss floor or 'RF' to indicate both a lightweight truss roof and floor.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
Signs of new law to pop up on Longboat Key

Many properties on the Key will be required to put up signs warning firefighters of light-weight constructions.

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