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Florida Power & Light Co. crew members work to repair a power line in the 6700 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Monday in an area that Commissioner Pat Zunz says has frequent power outages that aren’t documented. (Kurt Schultheis)
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2015
Commission seeks island-wide neighborhood fair funding plan

A plan to bury Longboat Key power lines and utility poles in neighborhoods and side streets will be decided by the voters March 15. A decision on how to fund it still needs finalized.

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Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder will work with town staff to craft a future density referendum that will eventually allow him to convert the plaza’s residential zoning to tourism use.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 9, 2015
Commission allows Whitney Plaza referendum work

Whitney Beach Plaza owner Ryan Snyder received consensus from the Longboat Key Town Commission Monday to craft language for a referendum that would allow him to change the property’s zoning.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 8, 2015
St. Armands Lutheran blesses its pets

Animals and their human friends enjoyed an afternoon at St. Armands Lutheran Church for the annual Blessing of the Animals Nov. 7.

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Niki Muller submitted this photo of an osprey on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Nov. 5

Niki Muller submitted this photo of an osprey on Longboat Key.

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In an email Wednesday to the Longboat Key Town Commission, Country Club Shores resident Bob Gault informed commissioners the community is ready to bury its utilities.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 5, 2015
Country Club Shores prepares to bury wires

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss a future referendum to bury the rest of the island’s utilities now that a Gulf of Mexico Drive project has received voter approval.

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Two crosswalks will be built at Companion Way and near Banyan Club in the 5600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive to accommodate pedestrians north and south of the Centre Shops.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 4, 2015
GMD crosswalk construction begins this week

Crosswalks on Gulf of Mexico Drive in four locations will be constructed by the end of the year.

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Aaron Cushman is a Grand Bay resident who served during World War II and the Korean War.
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 4, 2015
A veteran's voice: Aaron Cushman to speak at Veterans Day parade

Meet Aaron Cushman, one of the 130 veterans marching on Veterans Day.

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  • Neighbors
Fresh & Fresh Cafe owner Werner Wegener aims to add variety to Longboat Key dining.
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 4, 2015
New eatery gives diners fresh option

Fresh & Fresh Café opened its doors at the beginning of October.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 4, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 11.5.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Cops Corner
To sell 15 Colony Beach & Tennis Resort acres at auction, Yablon said the association would need an 80% vote of the unit owners to dissolve the condo association.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 4, 2015
Yablon proposes selling Colony land at auction

What’s the best way to maximize the price of the coveted Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Property? The association’s president believes it’s selling the land to the highest bidder.

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Town Manager Dave Bullock allotted $214,800 for wage increases for approximately 100 general employees.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 4, 2015
Town staff gets pay hike

A new merit wage increase system implemented by Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock Oct. 1 gave out an overall 3.8% overall increases town-wide to general employees.

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Mary Dee and Don Klingenberg vote Tuesday at Longboat Key Town Hall.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2015
Longboat Key electorate approves undergrounding project

Longboat Key voters approved a referendum to issue bonds not to exceed $25.25 million to bury Gulf of Mexico Drive utilities.

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Mary Dee and Don Klingenberg voted on Election Day Tuesday at Longboat Key Town Hall.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2015
Longboaters approve burying wires

The referendum to bury Gulf of Mexico Drive utilities was approved Tuesday, with 1,397 voters voting in favor of the referendum and 835 voting against it.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 3, 2015
Key Niners putts toward fall

Key Niners welcomed back its 75 members on Nov. 4.

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Irwin Pastor has qualified to run for his at-large commission seat.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2015
Pastor qualifies for commission seat

At-Large Commissioner Irwin Pastor seeks another two years in his commission seat.

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