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Longboat Arms welcomes a new season with annual summertime bash

Longboat Arms held its annual summer bash poolside May 11, with a potluck cookout. There was plenty of dancing.

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Welcome to the world, baby!

Hayne Richard Falck, the son of Ellie and Vic Falck, was born 6:30 a.m. Friday, April 17.

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  • May 27, 2009
Michelle Donato earns dance awards

Michelle Donato earns dance awards

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  • May 27, 2009
Millage to increase?

A budget that attempts to maintain existing service levels will require the town of Longboat Key to implement a higher millage rate for the second year in a row.

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  • May 21, 2009
Town gives Village $3,000 for peacocks

The Longboat Key Town Commission will give the Longbeach Village Association $3,000 each summer to cull the number of peacocks in the Village.

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  • May 21, 2009
Planning board requests sign help

B.J. Webb, chairwoman of the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board, asked the Town Commission for help in reducing the number of signs on Longboat Key.

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  • May 21, 2009
Commission moves forward with park

The Town Commission decided Thursday, May 21 to leave the baseball field out of the Bayfront Park concept, which will require lengthy zoning changes.

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  • May 20, 2009
Swan lake

Swans Henry and Vickie welcomed their five, new cygnets to the Longboat Key swan family April 22.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • May 20, 2009
Deal US In: The king is not always guarded

Deal US In: The king is not always guarded

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  • May 20, 2009
Key camp options heat up for summer

School's out for summer, and that means it's time for kids to head to summer camp. Luckily, campers have options on Longboat Key and City Island to stay cool and have fun. Here's a look at local summer-camp options.

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  • May 20, 2009
Fitness routine gets personal

Aerobic grandma tells how she keeps in shape

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  • May 20, 2009
Scoreboard

Scoreboard

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  • May 20, 2009
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Real Estate Reports

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  • By Ken Chetlain
  • May 20, 2009
Lido Beach home sells for $2.15 million

A 51-year-old north Lido Beach home at 160 Whittier Drive has been sold to Lido Key LLC, c/o Florida Venture Partners LLC, of Sarasota, for $2.15 million. The sellers were Denise and David Matthys.

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  • May 20, 2009
Worship Services

Worship Services

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