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Groins that look like these structures that sit behind the Islander Club could start construction in late fall.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 1, 2014
Town receives groin permit

Groins that were supposed to be built in summer 2015 could now be built earlier.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 1, 2014
Paradies' retirement mission was philanthropy

Dan Paradies, who vowed to give back after surviving a plane crash during Word War II, died April 29. He was 92.

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Along with sushi, Pacific Rim offers a variety of fusion foods, including steak, lobster and grilled fish.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pacific Rim

This week we went in the kitchen at Pacific Rim with owner Veth Senenoi and chef Bryan while he prepares the Hot Lava Roll, a spicy makimono sushi roll filled with cream cheese and crab stick, and topped with a baked medley of sauces and seafood.

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Judith Keeler first got involved with Venice Area Beautification Inc. after moving to the area in 2008. Now, as its president, she enjoys connecting with fellow volunteers.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 30, 2014
The Good News: Judith Keeler

Through its strong volunteer base and community support, Venice Area Beautification Inc. strives to make Venice a more beautiful place to live, work and play.

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  • April 30, 2014
Lights out starting May 1

'Tis the season: turtle-nesting season, that is.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 30, 2014
Draft ordinance excludes cell towers

In response to the commission's November request, town staff dropped cell towers from the telecommunications ordinance.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 30, 2014
Sand project to begin in early May

Rather than wait months for dredging to start to bring sand to the north end of the Key, town officials worked to expedite the project.

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Dr. Pamela Letts treated an average of 1,700 patients year-round at the Centre Shops Family Practice and Urgent Care. Photo by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 30, 2014
Healing Touch

Dr. Pamela Letts will retire May 5, but she believes maintaining long-term medical services on the Key is vital.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
News Briefs

Randy Thompson receives Officer of the Year honor; Officer Lee Smith receives letter of commendation; Longboat Library begins summer hours in May

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 30, 2014
Federici was notorious for chasing stories

Bill Federici, former crime reporter and Brooklyn editor for the New York Daily News, died April 22. He was 82.

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Rabbi Jonathan Katz congratulates essay winner Justin Hartshorne. Photo by Kelsey Grau
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 30, 2014
Community observes Yom HaShoah at Temple Beth Israel

Sharing was a common theme throughout this year's community observance of Yom HaShoah, the Holocaust Day of Remembrance, April 27, at Temple Beth Israel.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 30, 2014
Saputo awarded DAR Medal of Honor

Gold Coast Eagle's Col. John Saputo becomes one of about 1,500 people honored with the award since 1972.

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Capt. Nick Froelich shows off the 692-pound shark's giant set of jaws. Photo by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 30, 2014
12-year-old tourists catch 692-pound mako shark

Tony Musca, Ryan Roberts and Sam Von Duhn have quite the shark tale.

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Donna Bennett submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Donna Bennett submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.

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