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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 15, 2017
Unicorp president responds to Longboat Key referendum

Chuck Whittall’s new plans for the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort will “hover somewhere around” 237 units.

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Wendy Feinstein had never taken a dance class until she was 63. Now it' s something she does every day.
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  • Katie Johns
  • March 15, 2017
Longboater dances way to Tango World Championships

Wendy Feinstein wasn't expecting to find a new passion at 63, but that's exactly what happened when she visited Argentina four years ago.

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  • John McGuire
  • March 15, 2017
In his last year, public works chief looks ahead to unfinished projects

Juan Florensa still has a lot planned for his final months in town government.

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The shoreline of Beer Can Island is beset with erosion problems. According to experts, he two sand-saving groins constructed near North Shore Road in 2015 are not enough.
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  • John McGuire
  • March 15, 2017
Town Commission will soon consider options to stabilize the shoreline at the North End

Options for Greer Island will be explored using a budget transfer of nearly $400,000.

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  • John McGuire
  • March 15, 2017
Longboat voters decide Colony issue

At stake is redevelopment plan for once-vaunted resort.

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Jack Daly and Vice Mayor Phill Younger were happy with Tuesday' s election results.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • March 15, 2017
Familiar faces head back to the Town Commission

Jim Brown and Jack Daly will return to the dais.

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Armando Linde and Joe Walsh at last year' s pancake breakfast.
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  • Katie Johns
  • March 15, 2017
Rise and shine for pancake breakfast

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast is on March 18.

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Chuck Barancik, Larry Straff and Ken Gorman. Barancik and Gorman are the two who organized the roast.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 15, 2017
Straff gets roasted

Longboat Key Club tennis regulars honored Larry Straff with a roast and "Commander -in- Chief" medal.

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Runners in the Sarasota Music Marathon work their way down the slope of the Ringling Bridge on a foggy February morning.
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  • John McGuire
  • March 15, 2017
Travelers take note: Sarasota Half Marathon & Relay hits street Sunday

The race will temporary close roads near Longboat Key.

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Unicorp National Developments sought to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort into a five-star hotel.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2017
Longboat voters reject Colony redevelopment plan

Unicorp National Developments sought voter approval for up to 180 new residential units on the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort site.

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Incumbent Longboat Key Town Commissioner Jack Daly and former Mayor Jim Brown will return to the dais March 22.
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  • March 14, 2017
Brown, Daly win Longboat Key Town Commission seats

Incumbent Town Commissioner Jack Daly and former Mayor Jim Brown will return to the dais March 22.

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  • Katie Johns
  • March 14, 2017
Key Niners golf and groove with guests

Members and their guests enjoyed a '70s-themed morning of golf.

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Voters sign in at Town Hall on election day.
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  • John McGuire
  • March 14, 2017
Longboat Key polling sites keep busy

Voters, candidates mingle on election day on the island, as residents prepare to decide on the fate of the former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

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  • Katie Johns
  • March 14, 2017
Longboat Key Democrats hear from mayor and town manager

Terry Gans and Dave Bullock gave the club an annual update on the town of Longboat.

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Event chairmen and women Terry and Linda Fiscus and Buddy and Nancy Bronska
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  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2017
Beachplace tees up for annual golf tournament

Forty five residents participated in the 11th annual golf tournament.

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