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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2015
P&Z still has familiar faces

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board was reduced from nine to seven members Monday. Stephen Madva is the only new member.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2015
Town commission wants permanent peacock fix

As the peacock population rises again in the Village, commissioners want town staff to investigate how to fix the problem for good.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2015
Police nab kayak theft suspects

A kayak theft led to multiple charges for two suspects who are now in the Manatee County Jail.

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Connie Hilwig, Carole McMahon and Ruth Strauss. Back: Jack McMahon, Amy Roth and Carolyn and Joel Mangel. Photo by Kristen Herhold
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 20, 2015
Bookworms

Library volunteers highlight their summer favorites.

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When combined, two neighboring Gulf-front properties at 5871 and 5861 Gulf of Mexico Drive make up one of three properties on the Key with approximately 200 feet of Gulf-front width. Photo by Kurt Schultheis
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2015
Business briefs

Two properties sell for $8.1 million; Keller Williams opens Key office; Businesses to celebrate military

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2015
News Briefs

Emergency helicopter landings to disappear; Town prepares for health fair; Summer workshops canceled

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This home at 6111 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $2.9 million. It has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,599 square feet of living area. Photo by Kristen Herhold
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 20, 2015
Three-bedroom Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $2.9 million

A home in Sleepy Lagoon tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2015
Tennis Center’s net benefits trump revenue

Commissioners are willing to overlook a mostly revenue-neutral tennis center operation because of its popularity with residents and visitors.

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Photo by Kurt Schultheis
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2015
Q+A with Sandi Henley

Sandi Henley has been the town’s budget analyst since 2008 and an employee in the Longboat Key’s Finance Department for 20 years next month.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 19, 2015
Spice & Tea Exchange falls in Amore

The Spice & Tea Exchange held its monthly chef series at Amore by Andrea on May 20.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.21.2015

Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.21.2015

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 19, 2015
Calling all graduates!

The Longboat Observer is looking for graduates living on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands or Bird keys

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Longbeach Village peacock problems are percolating at Longboat Key Town Hall again.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 19, 2015
Commission wants permanent peacock fix

Longboat Key, Longbeach Village

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2015
Last call for 2015 graduates

Do you know a soon-to-be graduate who lives on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands or Bird keys?

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Dr. Erinn Muller, photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 18, 2015
Mote scientist receives prestigious grant

Dr. Erinn Muller received grant to research threatened coral.

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