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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 20, 2010
Jewfish dock in jeopardy

A decision by two boards to postpone a dock-variance request could put Jewfish Key's main dock, one residents depend upon to get to and from the island, in jeopardy.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 20, 2010
Early voting continues this week

The town of Longboat Key is holding early voting for a town-wide preliminary election for District 1 candidates Lynn Larson, Lee Pokoik and incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg through Friday, Jan. 22, at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 20, 2010
Harry's attains some outdoor seats

The Planning and Zoning Board's approval Tuesday allows Harry's Continental Kitchens to convert its 16 seats, used as a waiting area, under the restaurant's roof overhang into outdoor dining.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2010
Jewels on the bay

This year's tour features two homes on Longboat Key to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 20, 2010
Club attorney sees no issues

Longboat Key Club attorney John Patterson said town staff has told the Town Commission the town has the authority to approve the Islandside project as presented.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2010
Cops Corner

Under Investigation -- Jan. 6 9:15 a.m. -- 700 block of Broadway. Security Check. A man told police that he heard voices coming from the house next door, which he thought was vacant. Police found the rear door of the home open and unsanitary living conditions inside. The home was littered with trash. The code enforcement department recently tagged the property.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2010
Business Observer

Mirabai Holland releases new DVD exercise set

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 20, 2010
Yiddish newspaper remains a leader for Jewish people

The Jewish Forward has been published for 112 years - and will likely be around for at least 100 more.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2010
Bob Twigg memorial celebration

A memorial celebration for Robert "Bob" Twigg, of Longboat Key and Leesburg, Va., who died Nov. 16, 2009, will take place at 1 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2010
Longboat Key - Real estate reports

Longboat Key - Real estate reports

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2010
Health Matters - Longboat Key & Sarasota 1/20/10

Enjoy The Observer's monthly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use for people of all ages.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 20, 2010
Player of the week: Andy Gladsden

Longboat Key Public Tennis Center

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan
  • January 20, 2010
Deal Us In

Too many trump cards

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2010
Good tidings

Craig Erlick submitted this sunset photo, taken New Year's Day, at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. 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
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 18, 2010
Obituary: Edward Kirsch

Dr. Edward Kirsch, 98, was a 33-year Longboat Key resident.

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