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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Winding Oaks nears end of $3 million upgrade

Today, the 26-year-old community, which consists of 56 units in 28 one-level buildings, is nearing the end of approximately $3 million worth of updates that began in 2007.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Pastor tops candidates again in contributions

At-large Longboat Key Town Commission candidate Irwin Pastor raised $5,313 in February, topping all other candidates for the second consecutive month. His opponent, Armando Linde, raised $1,725 in February.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Residents steer debate toward Village issues

Parking and traffic were hot issues at the Longbeach Village Association's debate for commission candidates.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on current events.

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  • March 12, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Obituary: John Charles Mitchell

John Charles Mitchell, 89, of Omaha, Neb., and Longboat Key, died Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Obituary: Cotty Black Johnson

Cotty Black Johnson, 87, of Waterville, Ohio, and formerly of Longboat Key, died March 8.

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  • March 12, 2014
Obituary: Lyman Frieze IV

Lyman Frieze IV, of Staten Island, N.Y., and Longboat Key, died Jan. 25.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Shore resident shares insight on Ukraine crisis

After Anisa Mycak discussed the crisis with her condo neighbors, residents sent a message of solidarity to Kiev.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 12, 2014
Your Neighbor | Milton Harr

Milton Harr, a former Marine, fought in the battle of Iwo Jima.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 12, 2014
En Provence condo sells for $3,225,000

A condominium in En Provence tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Business Briefs

Former deputy police chief joins Cannons Marina team; Longboat Key Dental to hold grand opening; Evan Barniskis promoted to assistant vice president; Rutstein named top Florida RE/MAX commercial agent

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Greg Cummings submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant.

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Charlotte Cooper prepares the jewelry for her first outfit before the show.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lord's Warehouse Fashion Show

On March 11, the Longboat Island Chapel hosted a mystery-filled Fashion Show and Luncheon for over 150 attendees. The event featured a mystery guest, a 'who dunnit' theme and fashions from the Lord's Warehouse thrift shop.

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Mort Tarter with Betty and Stanley Pelletz
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Meeting

On March 11, the Longboat Key Democratic Club met for its monthly luncheon at the Harbourside Dining Room. Florida Democratic Party Chairwoman Allison Tant spoke on the 'challenges of the 2014 election cycle' to attendees after lunch and general club announcements.

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