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Collin Whelan submitted this photo of a double rainbow, taken on Longboat Key.
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  • July 30, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Collin Whelan submitted this photo of a double rainbow, taken on Longboat Key.

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Allan Gehring
  • By Allan Gehrig
  • July 30, 2014
The Real Story

Longboat Key resident and Vietnam War veteran Allan Gehring explores how the war really began.

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  • Neighbors
The town was recognized for Innovative Use of Technology to Service the public through the “Fiscal Transparency” website application.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • July 29, 2014
Town receives award for website application

Town receives award for website application from the Florida Local Government Information Systems Association.

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  • News
The artwork was reported stolen from the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's midrise building.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • July 28, 2014
$100k worth of artwork stolen from Colony

Former Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber reported the pieces missing from his unit July 24.

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Property owners are seeking to turn the site of the former Longboat Key Animal Clinic at 5530 Gulf of Mexico Drive into a 74-seat restaurant.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 28, 2014
New restaurant sought for Longboat Key

A Charlotte County couple that have opened successful restaurants in Punta Gorda are interested in turning a former animal clinic across from Euphemia Haye into a restaurant.

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Students adjust their sails as they catch wind in Sarasota Bay.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Youth Sailing Program's Summer Sailing Camp

Campers in Sarasota Youth Sailing Program's annual summer sailing camp at Sarasota Sailing Squadron set sail and explore the waters of Sarasota Bay Friday, July 25.

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This week's FYI Friday features changes proposed to Sarasota 2050 and a pack of violent raccoons.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 25, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has experienced break-ins and acts of vandalism since it closed in August 2010. (File photo)
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • July 25, 2014
Vandals damage 33 Colony units

Police don't know who is responsible for the latest incidents at the shuttered Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

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Kevin Cooper, Co-Chair George McGonagill, Co-Chair Nick Gladding and Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce president Steve Queior
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Trustee Reception

The Resort at Longboat Key Club hosted the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's Trustee Reception Thursday, July 24, in the Island House Dining Room.

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Nesting season runs from May 1 through Oct. 31. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 24, 2014
Town alerts residents about turtle lighting issues

The town issued a CodeRED alert after receiving reports of several hatchling disorientations.

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Town Manager Dave Bullock said he hopes the town and the city can continue to work together to jointly take sand out of New Pass.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 24, 2014
Bullock notifies city of sand sharing agreement

Leery of the city of Sarasota's intent to possibly take sand from New Pass for a South Lido project, Longboat Key Town Manager Bullock reminded city officials of a sand sharing agreement for pass dredging.

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Siesta Key Oyster Bar offers a menu of fresh seafood as well as a fun atmosphere, with nightly live music, in the heart of the Siesta Key Village.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Siesta Key Oyster Bar

This week we went in the kitchen with chef Douglas Jennings of Siesta Key Oyster Bar, while he prepares shrimp and avocado ceviche. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

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Courtesy photo Firefighter/paramedic James Martin with Zoe, Zander and Zara Ramsey
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Tiny trio tours safety facilities

Commissioner Lynn Larson's three grandchildren, Zander, 9, Zora, 8, and Zoe Ramsey, 5, got a close-up look at what Longboat Key police and firefighters do to keep residents safe earlier this month, during a tour of the police and north fire stations.

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Photo by Heather Merriman
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Mar Vista dollars to benefit local teen

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub's walls and ceiling are covered with dollar bills, signed and decorated by patrons. Every few years the restaurant removes the bills for a good cause.

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