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Mary Lou Winnick, Arlene Skversky and Irma Skversky
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club met for its monthly luncheon at the Portofino Restaurant in the Harbourside Marina on April 8. Professor Susan MacManus spoke on 'what to look forward to in the 2014 elections' to attendees after lunch and general club announcements.

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Renovations of LBK Liquors could be completed this week. (File photo)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 8, 2014
Plaza owner plans to open LBK Liquors in early May

Ryan Snyder is hopeful that LBK Liquors and the new Longbeach Cafe will increase traffic to Whitney Beach Plaza.

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The vacant parcels are located at 6271 and 6281 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 8, 2014
Town expects plans soon for Kors' Gulf lots

Senior Planner Steve Schield met with a luxury home developer Monday to discuss preliminary concepts for two lots that were reportedly purchased by sportswear designer Michael Kors.

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Commissioners also have a 7 p.m. regular meeting tonight at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road, to review several budget line item changes.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 7, 2014
Commission approves Colony extension

The Longboat Key Town Commission gave the association and other various Colony parties until Aug. 1, 2016 to file a building permit at Town Hall that aims to restore the resort.

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The Cortez Bridge was built in 1956 and sits in a naturally corrosive environment. (File photo)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 7, 2014
FDOT schedules Cortez Bridge meeting

Officials will discuss a $4 million repair project that is scheduled to begin later this month in an open house format.

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Jacquie Clark, Hannah Wardlow, Carla Hayden and Susie Majesky
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Opening Reception

Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society held an opening reception for its new juried exhibition on Friday, April 4, at Longboat Key Center for the Arts. The exhibit featured work by members of the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society and will be on display until April 25.

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The vacant parcels are located at 6271 and 6281 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 4, 2014
Michael Kors bagged Longboat lot in November

The designer purchased two adjacent vacant Gulf-front lots for $6 million.

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Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale hopes office hours at Town Hall “will make it convenient for commissioners to discuss any legal issues or concerns you may have with me.”
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 4, 2014
Town attorney starts office hour policy

With some members of the Longboat Key Town Commission questioning the town attorney's legal advice, Maggie Mooney-Portale has begun an office hour policy.

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Judy Smith, Waterfront 7 Realty, Annabelle Newland, Yorkshire International Property Management, and John Wojtyna, Aqua Plumbing & Air
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its monthly networking luncheon at the Chart House Restaurant on April 3.

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Adora Thompson and Tina Taylor Little
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: I Do Diamond Ring Boutique Grand Opening

On April 3, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of I Do Diamond Ring Boutique on St. Armands Circle.

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The Longbeach Cafe drew a crowd on its first day of business. (Robin Hartill)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 3, 2014
Longbeach Cafe celebrates opening day

The Whitney Beach restaurant filled up for breakfast and lunch during its first day of business.

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Mayor Jim Brown will speak before the Anna Maria City Commission next week to discuss the town’s ULI report.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 3, 2014
Anna Maria ponders ULI study

The town of Longboat Key's Urban Land Institute final report has intrigued Anna Maria city officials.

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David Gutridge, Joanne Forch and Warren Elliot
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Operation Kindness

The 7th annual Operation Kindness event was held at the Longboat Key Club & Resort on April 2 to raise money for combat trauma veterans. The afternoon began with a tennis round robin followed by a reception at the Harbourside Dining Room. Proceeds were donated to the Wounded in Action Family Foundation (WIAFF), which assists veterans with the transition from a military hospital back into society.

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Sally Jaret, Commodore Lee Peakes and Jack Jaret
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Bowling Banquet

On April 2, Bird Key Yacht Club held a banquet in honor of its bowling league and the members that participate. The players take to the lanes in October and finish up with an awards ceremony each April.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2014
Final ULI report is a gem for town

APRIL FOOLS' - The town got what it paid for with the $125,000 Urban Land Institute report.

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