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Robin Hartill
February 6, 2014

UPDATE: Fire, four EMS calls caused traffic jam

Traffic snarled yesterday on the south end of Longboat Key as officials responded to five emergency calls at the same time.

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Kurt Schultheis
February 6, 2014

Town posts Colony hearing web link

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review the state of Colony Beach & Tennis Resort buildings at a public hearing March 4.

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Kelsey Grau
February 5, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the Keys & Fashion Show (Continued)

Many gathered to sample favorites from local restaurants and experience this year's finest fashion at the Longboat Key Garden Club's Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Attendees enjoyed the best the Keys has to offer before sitting down for a high-spirited fashion show. Proceeds from this well-attended event support environmental scholarships and grants to college students.

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Kelsey Grau
February 5, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the Keys & Fashion Show

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Robin Hartill
February 5, 2014

Seaplace fire brings traffic to standstill

The fire caused traffic to bottleneck but didn't result in injuries or damage.

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Observer Staff
February 5, 2014

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Savory Street

Join us in the kitchen at Savory Street with co-owners Jim Lampl and chef Claudia Johnson as she prepares huitlacoche crepes with wild mushrooms and poblano sauce au gratin.

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Mark Gordon
February 5, 2014

Technology exec's success has grown organically

Getting friendly with competitors is anathema to many executives. But one well-traveled decision maker has found a way to turn business rivalries into advantages.

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Observer Staff
February 5, 2014

Resident buys winning ticket

Longboat Key resident Robert Rich is now $53,165.93 richer. He purchased a winning Fantasy 5 ticket at the island's Publix, according to the Florida Lottery.

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Observer Staff
February 5, 2014

Buffett's winning streak ends

The Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl XLVII victory ended a winning streak for Mote Marine Aquarium manatee Buffett.

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Observer Staff
February 5, 2014

A Longboat Key beach proposal

Tad Landau, son of Lenny and Susan Landau, and his sweetheart, Caley Ross, got engaged after a New Year's Day proposal on the Bay Isles private beach.

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Robin Hartill
February 5, 2014

Neighbors pitch to Hilton guests

Longboat Key will have 102 fewer tourist units for 16 to 18 months when the Hilton shuts down, but other properties are ready to roll out the welcome mat during the resort's remodel.

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Kurt Schultheis
February 5, 2014

Accounting issues plague budget

The town seeks to eliminate outdated accounting practices and improve its revenue projections as it grapples with a projected $1.4 million budget deficit from last year.