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  • By Jessica Luck
  • July 8, 2009
Johnson leaves legacy of lifelong passion

Williams Douglas "Billy" Johnson, 86, of Longboat Key, died July 2.

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  • July 8, 2009
Canine cares for owner

Longboat Key resident Dawna McDonough says her service dog, Ninja, a Doberman, helps her to lead a normal life.

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  • By Virginia Sanders
  • July 8, 2009
Number of turtle nests down in the last decade

It's a tough time for turtles. The number of loggerhead turtle nests on Florida beaches has dropped more than 40% in the last 10 years.

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  • July 8, 2009
Cops Corner

For the fourth time this month, police responded to a boarded-up house because of a 911 hang-up call. Police determined there is a problem with the phone line.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 8, 2009
Town water receives top scores

All 151 water samples taken in 2008 were bacteria free. Town water also has acceptable levels of copper and lead.

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  • By Jessica Luck
  • July 8, 2009
LLSA Chamber names David Miller as chairman

Outgoing Longboat, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Chairwoman Marnie Matarese takes on new role.

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  • July 8, 2009
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  • July 8, 2009
Key property values drop again

For the second, consecutive year, taxable values on Longboat Key dropped 10%. Sarasota County is down 10.4%, and Manatee County values dropped 10.5%.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 8, 2009
Pipeline legal fees climb

If the $245,000 budget transfer is approved, the town will have spent $545,000 to dispute the placement of a natural-gas pipeline that affects sand sources.

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  • July 8, 2009
Help name the bald eagle at Save Our Seabirds

A male bald eagle, found in Parrish, was brought to Save Our Searbirds for rehabilitation three months ago. After he was treated he was released, but he did not fly away.

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  • July 8, 2009
Sarasota County's first turtle hatches

Sarasota County's first turtle nest of the season hatched Tuesday, June 30, on Longboat Key.

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  • July 8, 2009
Boats on display at St. Armands Circle

The eighth annual St. Armands Fourth of July boat show took place Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, at St. Armands Circle Park.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 8, 2009
Town will dispute city roundabouts

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis received permission to hire a consultant to combat Sarasota's bayfront roundabout proposal.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 8, 2009
Maximum millage: 1.6 mills

Five of seven town commissioners want town staff to hold the millage rate at 1.5 mills and make more budget cuts.

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  • July 6, 2009
Town commission regular meeting agenda

The Longboat Key Town Commission meets at 7 p.m. Monday, July 6, at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road. Visit YourObserver.com for updates during the meeting.

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