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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 16, 2010
Brenner, Larson win

Newcomers David Brenner and Lynn Larson won Town Commission seats Tuesday, while incumbent Hal Lenobel squeaked out a 94-vote win.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 16, 2010
Tiny's to close at end of March

The north-Key bar will close March 31.

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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 15, 2010
Man on the street: Green Day

We asked Longboaters if they had plans for St. Patrick's Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 15, 2010
Obituary: Lewis 'Lew' Gammon Jr.

Lewis 'Lew' Gammon Jr., 63, worked in various real-estate positions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 15, 2010
Obituary: Dr. Harvey Mendelow

Dr. Harvey Mendelow, 85, served as chief of pathology at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 15, 2010
Buchanan receives maritime honor

The Port Manatee Propeller Club bestowed its Maritime Person of the Year ward to U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 14, 2010
Christ Church of LBK finds sanctuary in new building

On March 14, ground was broken for Christ Church of Longboat Key's new sanctuary.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 12, 2010
Republicans welcome commission candidates

Candidates for the Longboat Key Town Commission made final campaign appearances by speaking at the March 12 meeting of the Republican Club of Longboat Key, held at the Chart House.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 12, 2010
Town wants Google Internet

The town of Longboat Key is working with surrounding communities to bring a high-speed Google Internet to the island.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 12, 2010
Longboat's 7-Eleven could vanish

The 7-Eleven, 4032 Gulf of Mexico Drive, could be closing in June if a new lease is not signed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 12, 2010
Town wants Google Internet

The town of Longboat Key is working with surrounding communities to bring a high-speed Google Internet to the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 11, 2010
Rotary Club of Sarasota Keys celebrates 50 years

The Rotary Club of Sarasota Keys celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala dinner March 11, at the Longboat Key Club's Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 11, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Re Federico

Re Federico owners Massimo Murri and Alessandro Danieli share an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2010
Key residents purchase Colony loan

Two Longboat Key residents have purchased loans at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort that have defaulted under the resort's owner and chairman.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2010
Key residents purchase Colony loan

Two Longboat Key residents have purchased loans at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort that have defaulted under its owner and chairman.

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