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  • Katie Johns
  • October 21, 2016
Mote has a night of fish, fun and fright

The annual Halloween celebration brought all kinds of characters to the aquarium.

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A new restaurant is being developed on old Pattigeorge's Waterfront Restaurant site on Longboat Key.
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 21, 2016
New 200-seat restaurant coming to former Pattigeorge’s Waterfront Restaurant site on Longboat Key

Construction schedule and project cost estimates are still being developed.

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The Sarasota County Commission and the Longboat Key Town Commission will come together for a joint meeting at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Sarasota County Administration Center, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota.
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 21, 2016
Sarasota, Longboat Key set joint commission meeting

Seven key Longboat Key issues will be discussed.

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  • October 21, 2016
County Commission — District 3: Stephen Jonsson

Jonsson will face Matt Bower and David Zaccagnino in the general election.

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  • October 21, 2016
County Commission — District 3: David Zaccagnino

Zaccagnino will face Steven Jonsson and Matt Bower in the general election.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 21, 2016
County Commission — District 3: Matt Bower

Bower will face Steven Jonsson and David Zaccagnino in the general election.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 20, 2016
Gloria Musicae entertains Amore diners

The choral group performed songs throughout the restaurant.

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Gene Jaleski will run a fifth time for a seat on the Longboat Key Commission.
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 20, 2016
Gene Jaleski to run again for Longboat Key Commission

Jaleski lost his last bid for a commission seat in March 2015 to at-large Commissioner Phill Younger.

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File photo from the 2012 boat show that was sponsored by MaineMax.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 20, 2016
Cannons Marina to sponsor St. Armands Boat Show

The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 and Oct. 23.

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In 2001, a statue of John Ringling was erected on a new median neck-out at South Boulevard of the Presidents — one of the many projects Marty Rappaport helped become a reality on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 20, 2016
Longtime St. Armands Circle leader announces retirement

Colleagues and city officials say Marty Rappaport, the founder of the St. Armands Business Improvement District, had a lasting impact on the direction of the Circle.

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  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat Key bus service changes: All aboard?

Want to hop on the bus? Soon, you could have to call first as part of an on-demand service MCAT will roll out in April.

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After nearly six years off the commission, George Spoll seeks the District 2 seat Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan will vacate in March.
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 19, 2016
Former Mayor George Spoll seeks Town Commission comeback

After nearly six years off the commission, Spoll seeks the District 2 seat Mayor Jack Duncan will vacate in March.

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Longboat Key police investigate four vehicle break-ins Sunday.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • October 19, 2016
Four vehicle breaks-ins reported on Longboat

A 24-year-old boat owner visiting from Lakeland reported $2,150 worth of gear was taken sometime between 11 p.m. Saturday and 4:30 a.m. Sunday.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • October 19, 2016
Bird Key home sells for $2,625,000

The home has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,764 square feet of living area.

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Susie Silver said she continues to make pins because it's fun and gives her pleasure.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 19, 2016
Longboat resident finds 'pinspiration' in recycling old items

All Susie Silver needs is old belts, bottle caps, earrings, chains and coins to create a one-of-a-kind pin.

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Longboat Key Turtle Watch members presented a nearly $12,000 donation to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium to support rehabilitating sea turtles like Ellie, one of the current residents.
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