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Racket, with Roberta Straff, turned 1-year-old in August.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2010
Who is that doggie in the window?

Meet Racket, a 1-year-old Cockapoo puppy and the official greeter at LHS Enterprises.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark and Susan Tone with Robbie Hensler
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2010
Village residents greet, eat and meet

The Longbeach Village Association held its first meeting and social of the 2010-11 season Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the home of Michael and Amy Drake.

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  • Neighbors
Established in 1955 by Paul Miller, Cannons Marina is the oldest family-owned-and-operated business on the Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2010
Cannons celebrates 55 years

Cannons Marina recently celebrated its 55th anniversary of business on Longboat Key.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2010
Sarasota to hold walk to remember

The Sarasota 'Memory Walk' to benefit the Alzheimer's Association will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2010
LBK Kiwanis Club seeks sponsors

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key, organizer of the St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon, is looking for additional businesses and individuals to be patron sponsors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Both plain-clothed and uniformed officers are patrolling the area.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 13, 2010
Police investigate home burglaries in the Village

After six home burglaries in the Village occurred in the last five months, police officers are stepping up surveillance.

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  • News
Another Islandside community association wants to sever ties with the Islandside Property Owners Coalition.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 13, 2010
Longboat Towers leaves IPOC

Two managing members of the Islandside Property Owners Coalition have left the group's limited-liability corporation.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 13, 2010
Eager participants race to Longboat triathlon

Approximately 200 people have registered for the first Coldwell Banker Longboat Key Triathlon and Duathlon, which will take place Sunday, Oct. 24.

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  • News
Longboat resident Joseph Wolfer questions Code Enforcement Officer Heidi Micale about his code-enforcement case.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 13, 2010
Residents challenge code enforcements

Longboat residents challenged multiple code enforcements at the Monday, Oct. 11 Code Enforcement Board meeting.

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  • News
A curve in the road north of Broadway makes it difficult for drivers turning left to see motorists heading south on Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 13, 2010
FDOT: No traffic light needed

A commissioner's request for possible speed limit changes and a traffic light at Broadway and Gulf of Mexico Drive is not warranted, according to an FDOT speed study.

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Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash has an issue with a proposed plan to dredge the authorized boating channel of Longboat Pass.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 13, 2010
McClash dredges up Longboat Pass issue

The Town Commission believes allowing the Longboat Pass channel to drift closer to the Key will have detrimental effects on the island's north end.

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  • News
Renovations of the 6,000-square-foot space will start next month and include higher ceilings, new flooring and the addition of elevators and handicap-accessible restrooms.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 13, 2010
Island Chapel to help seniors age gracefully

The Aging in Paradise Resource Center at The Longboat Island Chapel will be completed in Spring 2011.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • October 13, 2010
Deal Us In

Is it hopeless?

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2010
Cops Corner

Sept. 28 Scenic route 5:27 p.m. - 5300 block of GMD. Reckless Driving. An elderly woman apologized to police for driving too slowly and weaving on Gulf of Mexico Drive. She said she had not been on the Key in a while and was sightseeing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
This five-bedroom home at 825 Longboat Club Rd. is listed at $17.5 million.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 13, 2010
Price of Paradise

The high end of Longboat Key real estate remains pricey, with the most expensive property priced at $17.5 million. But the low end of the market offers affordable options.

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