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  • October 14, 2009
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  • October 14, 2009
Sand options exist for North Shore

Last week, the Manatee County Commission approved an emergency dredging project on Jewish Key and a gift of sand to Longboat.

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  • October 14, 2009
Welly speaks to local groups

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's general manager is presenting an overview of its $400 million Islandside plans to residents and members this week.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2009
Opposition to park plans steps up

The plans for Bird Key Park include pedestrian and bicycle trails, updated landscaping and a move of parking to the east side of the park from the west side.

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  • Dora Walters
  • October 14, 2009
Terry Griffin revisits his past in state politics

Terry Griffin reminisced about his 41 years in Republican politics in Florida at the Republican Club of Longboat Key's first meeting of the season held Oct. 9, at The Chart House.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 14, 2009
McClash disputes beach fix

Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash sent a letter that disputes a plan to stop erosion on the north end of the Key. The town manager said the claims are unfounded.

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  • October 14, 2009
Cops Corner

A man filled out a police report after explaining that he received letters from companies explaining that someone is trying to open accounts in his name using a different address.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2009
'Tis the stone-crab season

For generations, the Moore family has worked in the stone-crab business. Now, the family restaurant is gearing up for its 43rd season.

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  • By Kent Chetlain
  • October 14, 2009
Lido Shores home sells for $3.25 million

On July 25, 2003, Robert Trosten, the 33-year-old chief financial officer of Refco, an active commodities brokerage firm, paid $650,000 to buy Unit 15-D at the 15-story Sea Gate Club, 2425 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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  • October 14, 2009
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  • October 14, 2009
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  • October 14, 2009
Aerobic Grandma: Nechtem gains more from exercise than strength

At age 55, Chuck Nechtem has the appearance of what a younger generation might call a 'hunk.'

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  • By Donna Swan
  • October 14, 2009
Deal Us In: Double dummy

'Double dummy' means looking at all four hands and deciding what line of play would be best.

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  • October 14, 2009
Weather

Last week's temperatures and other weather statistics.

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