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Irwin Pastor, 75, spent most of his life in the Pepsi business.
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  • November 15, 2017
At-large commissioner in the race for re-election

Irwin Pastor, a second-term at-large commissioner, says he wants to finish what he's started

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A conceptual layout for Unicorp National Developments proposed resort on the 17.6-former site of the Colony.
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Colony unit owner: I want my condos

Colony Beach & Tennis Association board member Blake Fleetwood was the only one to reject the new agreement with Unicorp National Development last week.

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  • November 14, 2017
David Shapiro visits Longboat Key Democrats

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its first meeting of the season Nov. 14.

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  • November 12, 2017
All Angels reunites over brunch

Church members gathered for a welcome back brunch on Nov. 12 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

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  • November 11, 2017
Bird Key toasts to commodore

Commodore Charlie Wilson was honored at the annual Commodore's Ball on Nov. 11.

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Parade Grand Marshal Aaron Cushman, who served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and the Korean War.
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  • November 11, 2017
Longboat Key salutes veterans

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosted the fourth annual Veterans Day Parade and Honor Program on Nov. 11.

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  • November 10, 2017
Bacchus on the Beach perfects food and wine pairing

The annual event benefited Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

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Julia Sawyer and Addyson Danforth at an "Aqua Kids" summer camp at Mote.
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  • Katie Johns
  • November 9, 2017
Winter camps now offered at Mote

For six days, first through fifth graders can attend winter-themed camps at the aquarium.

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  • November 9, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 9

Cindy Bucklen captured this Longboat Key sunset at Sutton Place.

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  • November 9, 2017
Ten Longboat things you missed while you were away

A lot happened while you snowbirds were up north.

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  • November 9, 2017
Zota names leadership team

General manager led operations at the former Longboat Key Hilton.

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  • November 9, 2017
Cops Corner 11.9

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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  • November 8, 2017
Longboat Key and Sarasota County celebrate Bayfront Park

The town and county held a public grand opening for the park on Nov. 8.

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The home at 624 Mourning Dove Drive recently sold for $2.2 million.
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  • November 8, 2017
Mourning Dove Drive home sells for $2.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 23-27.

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An Atlantic sea nettle drifts in the tide along a groin on Longboat key.
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  • Bret Hauff
  • November 8, 2017
Jellyfish invasion: Longboat beaches swarmed by jellies

Mote Marine Aquarium and Laboratory scientists aren't sure why there are so many jellies, but one things is for sure: jellyfish stings can hurt.

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