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  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Wedding bells to ring for Maria Sharapova

After one year of dating, Longboat Key's favorite tennis champ, Maria Sharapova, is engaged to L.A. Lakers shooting guard Sasha Vujacic.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
McKitrick gets in swing for 160th tournament win

For Arlene McKitrick, reaching 160 tournament wins on the golf course took a couple of swings.

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Brian Kenney is principal of Boston-based Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 27, 2010
Plaza plans

The Whitney Beach shopping center is under contract with Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC, which plans to bring a mix of national and local retail stores to the island.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 27, 2010
DCA gives Comp Plan mixed ruling

Because the DCA ruled the town's Comp Plan is consistent and inconsistent, the town will appeal to an administrative law judge.

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  • News
Jere and Joanne Sheehan aboard the Oasis of the Seas earlier this year.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Make your vote count at YourObserver.com

Voting for our online "It's Read Everywhere" contest runs from Nov. 1 through Nov. 8.

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  • Neighbors
Animal-complaint calls the town receives are referred to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 27, 2010
Key resident complains about raccoon problems

Emerald Harbor resident Weldon Frost says that raccoons have become increasingly problematic on Longboat.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 27, 2010
St. Jude's luncheon to dish out prizes

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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Buchanan
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 27, 2010
Election coverage: Candidates differ on taxes, Social Security

Opposition to offshore oil drilling may be the only common ground between incumbent District 13 Congressman Vern Buchanan and his opponent, James Golden. They hold opposing views on continuing tax cuts, the state of Medicare and Social Security and the federal government's health-care reform.

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Currently, Bayfront Park amenities include the main recreation center building, tennis courts and a baseball field.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 27, 2010
Park project hurdles addressed

Plans for a revitalized Bayfront Park that include a new 15,000-square-foot building will require behind-the-scenes work from the town.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Cops Corner

Oct. 12 Safety first 7:30 p.m. - Off the Key. Traffic Violation. Police pulled over a juvenile for riding a motorcycle without a helmet on Longboat Pass Bridge. It was discovered the boy was riding a moped, but he still received tickets for driving with a learner's permit only and not wearing a helmet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Unit 304 at The Beaches of Longboat Key South, 775 Longboat Club Road, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,602 square feet of living area. It sold for $580,000.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 27, 2010
Key Real Estate: Sales drop to four during second week of October

Sales fell for the third week in a row on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
it's read everywhere

Longboaters brought along their favorite local newspaper to England and Belgium.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • October 27, 2010
Deal us in

Plan your defense

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Sunset seeker

Dennis Bayard submitted this sunset photo, taken near the 5600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
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Sarah Tate and Gail Wyer
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 26, 2010
Garden club gets a lesson in rainwater collection

The Longboat Key Garden Club learned about the benefits of rain barrels at their Tuesday. Oct. 26 meeting.

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