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Katie Norvell has volunteered at Cat Depot since the grand opening of its current facility in 2010. She says she enjoys the organization's mission and high-energy atmosphere.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 8, 2014
The Good News: Katie Norvell

Cat Depot volunteers find rewards in the organization's mission to save lives and provide shelter for homeless cats.

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Susan Landau, Dan Wade, Barb Kerwin and Kip O’Neill
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club Annual Picnic

On April 8, the Longboat Key Garden Club honored award recipients and members at its annual meeting and picnic at Joan M. Durante Park.

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Linda Burke, Gaye Schwarz and Ellen Horak
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's 18-Hole Golf Association closing luncheon

The Women's 18-Hole Golf Association held its annual closing luncheon Tuesday, April 8, at the Longboat Key Country Club Harbourside. Members were unable to play golf due to the weather and instead enjoyed a lunch of pasta and salad.

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Bonni Chisling, Anita Cohen and Bunny Skirboll
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Niners Closing Luncheon

The Key Niners held its closing luncheon for members Tuesday, April 8, at Longboat Key Club Islandside. Attendees enjoyed lunch despite the rain.

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Mary Lou Winnick, Arlene Skversky and Irma Skversky
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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)
    By
  • 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.”
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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)
    By
  • 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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