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The Cortez Bridge connects mainland Manatee County to Bradenton Beach.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 8, 2014
FDOT meeting to focus on Cortez Bridge future

The public is invited to an open-house meeting scheduled for Aug. 28, at St. Bernard Catholic Church on Holmes Beach.

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Tonya Atchison, Tammy Halsted and Irina LaRose
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Networking at Noon

More than 60 members and guests attended Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's Networking at Noon luncheon Thursday, Aug. 7, at The Lazy Lobster of Longboat.

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Dr. Steven Newman has worked under five fire chiefs during his 29 years as Longboat Key medical director.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 7, 2014
Medical director receives congressional award

Dr. Steven Newman is the recipient of the 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue, EMS Career Service Award.

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Keisa Saint-Fleur, Pensacola Christin College, is awarded a technical scholarship by Scholarship Committee Chair Susan Philips and Longboat Kiwanis Club President Richard Crawford.
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  • August 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Club Scholarship Breakfast

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key awarded 22 academic scholarships for $2,000 each and 15 Technical Scholarships at $1,500 each to nearly forty students today during the club's 2014 scholarship program.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • August 7, 2014
Race organizers aim to create iconic event

A trio of successful sports business leaders takes a shot at a new event, where the spotlight will be bright. Their process could be a blueprint for how executives overcome logistics hurdles.

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Lobster Pot is family owned and located in the heart of the Siesta Key village, featuring a friendly, intimate New England style dining experience with fresh local seafood and produce.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lobster Pot

This week we went in the kitchen at Lobster Pot with owners Glen, Tony and Mark Medeiros along with chef Eder Ocana as he prepares lobster Milano. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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  • August 6, 2014
Welly-come to the world, Annabelle

Lynn Weddington Welly, wife of former Longboat Key Club General Manager Michael Welly, is a proud new grandma.

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  • August 6, 2014
Chloe Ceshker: Top dog for 14 years

Chloe Ceshker, a toy poodle known for her work ethic and style, died Aug. 4. She was 14.

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  • August 6, 2014
Save the date: Nov. 8

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is already in planning mode for the Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 6, 2014
Town recommends combined tax increase of $954,397

Town Manager Dave Bullock seeks millage rate increases to the operating budget and beach districts to offset declining revenues and brace for pricey beach projects in 2015.

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Arbomar is located at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Drive and has 31 units. Photo by Caleb Motsinger.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 6, 2014
Arbomar owner seeks further action

Pete DiNicola has filed an amended complaint and appealed to Gov. Rick Scott and the commission in his fight against the 31-unit condominium's board.

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  • August 6, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 6, 2014
Police calls down 3.3% in first half of 2014

Larceny and burglary incidents are up, rescue calls are down, but overall crime numbers didn't change significantly during the first half of 2014.

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  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 6, 2014
Key Club manager outlines club investments

The Longboat Key Club is undergoing golf course renovations this summer at Harbourside now that Islandside work is done.

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  • August 6, 2014
News Briefs

Couple seeks restaurant approval this fall; Firefighters plan training at closed Hilton facilities; Mote scientists study red tide bloom offshore

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The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and town of Longboat Key joined forces to organize the first Let’s Talk Longboat business roundtable Wednesday, June 17 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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