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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2010
Rothenberg treasures his service

The current District 1 commissioner and mayor is running for his seat again because he still has things he wants to accomplish for Longboat Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Cops Corner

Feb. 6 All bark 7:16 p.m. -- 500 block of Spinnaker Lane. Animal Nuisance. Police responded to a noise complaint and found two dogs barking loudly. The homeowner was issued a written warning, and he agreed to keep his sliding doors closed.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Molly Schechter
  • February 17, 2010
Osteopathy: What's old is new again

Once out of the mainstream, osteopathic concepts are increasingly embraced by traditional M.D.s.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Vincent Delisi: 2009 Kiwanian of the Year

Vincent Delisi: 2009 Kiwanian of the Year

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Ron Johnson: 2009 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year

Ron Johnson: 2009 Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Citizen of the Year

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Longboat Key - Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 5 through Feb. 11, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

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  • Real Estate
  • By Kent Chetlain
  • February 17, 2010
Longboat Key - Real Estate

Orchid Beach condo sells for $2.5 million

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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Business Observer

Business Observer

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  • By Donna Swan
  • February 17, 2010
Deal Us In

Heart of the matter

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Sunrise prize

Deborah Johnson-Brooks submitted this sunrise photo taken on the north end of the Key. 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
  • February 17, 2010
Engel & Vakers, Sun Resorts reveal plans

The companies will leave the building at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, but both will continue to do business on Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 16, 2010
Island Chapel celebrates Creole style

Members of the Longboat Island Chapel and guests were treated to an authentic Cajun dinner for their Mardi Gras celebration Feb. 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 16, 2010
Town government invitation extended

Town Hall is offering four classes to help residents learn about the intricacies of the island's government.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 15, 2010
Obituary: Paul Massik

Dr. Paul Massik, 92, died Feb. 11.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 15, 2010
START program works to address red tide

A red tide control program has funded 12 research studies and disbursed more than $1.5 million between 2007 and 2009.

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