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Longboat Key | Trending

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 28, 2010
Push for new center emerges

Key Club General Manager Michael Welly says the Longboat Key Club and Resort is willing to donate funds for a new town community center - on one condition.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 28, 2010
Observer Updates

Florensa reports groin project is 'mostly finished'; Broadway beach project receives 400 yards of sand

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 28, 2010
Contract negotiations stall again

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters are still at an impasse for a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 28, 2010
Chief stresses necessary fire evacuations Keywide

After a fire from a resident's kitchen stove was reported last week, all Islander Club residents failed to evacuate the condominium.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 28, 2010
In Brief

Brenner donates funds to foundation; Jaleski says meeting was informative; Free condo foreclosure seminar

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 28, 2010
Village peacocks ruffle feathers

Nuisance Wildlife Removal will begin culling the Village flock from 70 to 12 this week.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 28, 2010
Colony contractors disagree

One inspector says the buildings are in 'sound shape'; the other says he saw mold and fungi.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 28, 2010
Longboat's turtle-nesting season off to a crawl

Loggerhead turtles nest from May through October.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2010
Cops Corner

April 17 Feel the burn 2:26 p.m. - 2100 block of GMD. Larceny. Two men were arrested for stealing heartburn medication at a drug store and trying to return it at a grocery store. The Longboat Key Publix store manager positively identified the suspects and the men were taken to the Sarasota Jail.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 28, 2010
Historic evening

The Longboat Key Historical Society delved into the Key's rich and varied history for its 'Elegant Benefit' fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 28, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of April 16 through April 22, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 28, 2010
Bay Isles home sells for $4 million

The Bay Isles sale was the top transaction for the recording week of April 12 through April 16, during which nine sales were consummated on Longboat and its surrounding keys.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 28, 2010
Player of the Week: Robert Dreyfus

Longboat Key Public Tennis Center

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan
  • April 28, 2010
Deal Us In

The killing lead

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 28, 2010
Business Observer

Euphemia Haye takes the cake for desserts; Owners of Cafe Galante to hold open house; Local restaurants prepare for Savor Sarasota event; Tasti D-Lite reopens on St. Armands Circle

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