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Kiwanis members Eric Teoh, Michael Garey, John Wild, incoming President Armando Linde, Corey Schaul, Michael Renick and outgoing President Richard Crawford. Photos by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 1, 2014
Passing the gavel

Armando Linde plans to continue the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's growth in his new role as president.

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  • October 1, 2014
Golfer sees swinging success

Longboat Key resident Arlene McKitrick celebrated her 200th golf championship win this week at Sara Bay Country Club in an FSGA event.

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  • October 1, 2014
Mote receives NOAA grant

Mote Marine Laboratory recently received a $99,615 grand for its dolphin and whale rehabilitation efforts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

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Yvonne Schloss, owner of Sunglass Express Optical, fits a customer with new glasses Monday, at her St. Armands Circle store. Schloss believes the mall will draw more potential shoppers to the area. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
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  • October 1, 2014
Circle spotlight

As the new Mall at University Town Center generates buzz, Circle merchants focus on what makes the shopping district unique.

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The 31-unit Arbomar condominium is located at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Drive. File photo
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  • October 1, 2014
Arbomar dispute continues through calls, court

The condo dispute rages on, according to police reports and court records.

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Manfred Welfonder stands in front of the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, where he used to play tennis. Photo by Robin Hartill
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  • October 1, 2014
After seven years, Welfonder still pursues the Colony plan

Longboat Key resident Manfred Welfonder still believes he can solve the legal warfare over the shuttered resort through a business resolution.

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  • October 1, 2014
Scammers dial Key residents

Has the IRS called you to say you owe money? It's probably part of a growing scam.

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Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders and Co.
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  • October 1, 2014
News Briefs

Longboat home sells for $3.45 million; Town, Sarasota County commissioners to meet; ZBA to hear setback petition

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Former Longboat Key resident Tana Sandefur was a philanthropic tour de force.
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  • October 1, 2014
Tana Sandefur: ringmaster of Sarasota

The late philanthropist dedicated her life to connecting the community.

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A year after finding the distressed sea turtle near the Old Salty Dog, Paul Waldrop and Mike Leworthy release the turtle, nicknamed C.J., back into Sarasota Bay from the north end of Longboat Key. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 1, 2014
Mote releases green sea turtle one year after rescue

The green sea turtle that would later be nicknamed C.J. was in the right place at the right time when it became distressed near two Mote Marine employees who were fishing at a nearby dock after work.

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  • October 1, 2014
Report flunks firefighter pension plan

All three plans received low grades, but there's good news: The study used measures from 2012, before the plans froze.

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  • October 1, 2014
Longboat Garden Club plans for smart growth

Madelyn Spoll is president of the Longboat Key Garden Club, but she isn't a fan of gardening.

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Chris Elbon joined the town as its code enforcement officer in September. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 1, 2014
Town hires new code enforcement officer

Chris Elbon, 28, is a nine-year Army veteran. He took on the new role in September.

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  • October 1, 2014
Obituary: Lamont Dell Fogt

Lamont Dell Fogt, 92, formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 1.

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  • October 1, 2014
Obituary: Arthur Brock

Arthur Brock, 90, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key and New Rochelle, N.Y., died Sept. 22.

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