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File photo St. Armands leaders look forward to an ordinance regulating seasonal events in the heart of the Circle, which they say add congestion without offering any benefits to Circle stakeholders.
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  • David Conway
  • May 14, 2014
St. Armands businesses await events ordinance

Stakeholders on St. Armands Circle say April's St. Armands Fine Art Festival reinforced the need for a seasonal restriction on special events in the area.

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  • May 14, 2014
News Briefs

North-end sand arrives this week; Longboat changes water source

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File photo
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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 14, 2014
Sceva made headlines through Kiwanis newsletter

Sceva, 87, of Bradenton and formerly of Longboat Key, died May 5.

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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
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  • 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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  • 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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    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.

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  • 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
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  • 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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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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