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Kenny Barr. File photo
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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 14, 2014
Barr dished out friendship, community support

Longtime restaurateur Kenny Barr died May 8. He was 73.

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Raccoons are a common sight during the day at Ted Sperling Park, and the county is trying to reduce their ability to scavenge through trash cans for food. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 14, 2014
Lido Key raccoons pose problems for county

The raccoon population at Ted Sperling Park - undeterred by the presence of humans - has become a headache for some South Lido Beach visitors.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 14, 2014
Villagers seek peaceful meetings in the future

The Longbeach Village Association has always hosted neighborhood meetings in a potluck setting, with attendees holding a glass of wine or a beer in hand.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 14, 2014
Real Estate Reports

Jake Pettingell seals a real estate deal; Lido condo sells for $3.97 million

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Corey Shaul submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Corey Shaul submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 14, 2014
The Good News: Steve Case of Venice High School Amateur Radio Club

Hobby meets real-world application for Venice High School Amateur Radio Club members.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 14, 2014
Legislature amends bill to fix a density glitch

The annual Florida Legislative session has been a good one for the town of Longboat Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of cops corner.

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Judy Achre honored as Valiant Woman. Church Women United of Manatee County honored Judy Achre, right, as Valiant Woman of the Year May 2, at Westminster Manor. Submitted by Sue Reese
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this weekly feature, email Kelsey Grau at [email protected].

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Herman Kruegle prepares to saw wood at FISH Boatworks. Photos by Kelsey Grau
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 14, 2014
Community Anchor

FISH Boatworks volunteers restore donated vessels to their past glory.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 14, 2014
Lighthouse Point home sells for $2.96 million

A home in Lighthouse Point tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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  • Real Estate
The liquor store is located where the old Longboat Key Liquors operated next to Tiny’s of Longboat.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 13, 2014
LBK Liquors could open next week

The liquor store is located where the old Longboat Key Liquors operated next to Tiny's of Longboat.

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Village property owners want an alley behind their home closed in Longbeach Village.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 13, 2014
Village owners want alley closed

Property owners want a portion of an alley closed behind their home in Longbeach Village.

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Sand should be flowing from the pipes onto the beach by Wednesday.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 13, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Summer of Sand

Beachgoers relax as workers drag the pipeline along the water for the upcoming sand replenishment project on Tuesday, May 13, at the north end of the Key.

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The Longboat Key Triathlon & Duathlon begins at 7:30 a.m. Sunday. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 12, 2014
Organizers seek volunteers for Longboat Key Triathlon

The race takes place at 7:30 a.m. May 18, at the Islandside section of the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

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