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  • December 23, 2009
Santa makes a stop at the Promenade

Santa Claus could have used Rudolph's help.

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  • December 23, 2009
The Year in Pictures

Compelling moments. Timeless occasions. Outstanding memories. Take a look back at some of the most memorable photos published in The Longboat Observer this year.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 23, 2009
Town discovers more issues with beach fix

The town of Longboat Key is working to save 50,000 cubic yards of sand that washes away every year on the north-end beach.

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  • December 23, 2009
In Brief

Community News and Notes

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  • December 23, 2009
Cops Corner

Residents reported that someone in a pickup truck squealed the truck's tires and did donuts in a condominium's landscaped area.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 23, 2009
Town hires another police officer

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle announced the third police officer hire in eight days.

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  • Dora Walters
  • December 23, 2009
Party Updates

Democrats socialize at year's last meeting.

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  • December 23, 2009
Worship Services

Find out local worship service schedules.

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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 23, 2009
Christ Church bestows gifts to special guests

Youngsters from the Bradenton Learning Center were special guests at a Christmas party Dec. 17, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

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  • December 23, 2009
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Dec. 11 through Dec. 17, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

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  • Neighbors
  • By Kent Chetlain
  • December 23, 2009
Key Real Estate

$1.2 million buys Bay Isles home

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2009
Business Observer

Lisa Grossman takes over Margot Walbert's center; FNGLA honors ArtisTree Landscape with awards; The Colony plans events for holiday happenings; and Beth Callans Management presents gifts to Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 23, 2009
Real Estate Reports

Cheryl McKane joins Longview Realty Inc.; Linda Page becomes member of Top 5 Network; and A Paradise Realty announces its top agents.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • December 23, 2009
Deal Us In

Lucky play: The opponents don't always get off to the best lead. Just don't give back any advantage you might have from the opening lead.

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  • December 23, 2009
Sunset Silhouette

Find out this week's weather stats with the red tide report, tide chart, moon phases, rainfall, temperature and sunrise/sunset.

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