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Planning, Zoning, and Building Director Alaina Ray said an applicant has taken its lot off the market and is willing to give the ZBA another chance.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 31, 2014
Applicant agrees to give ZBA another chance

The ZBA met in January for the first time in more than 10 months and the commission and town staff has expressed frustration with its inability to hold meetings.

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Lynn Hayes poses before walking down the runway.
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Fashion Show

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted a fashion show featuring Joan McGee's deisgns of silk, leather, and suede on Thursday, Jan. 30. All the items are handmade in McGee's studio with high quality materials from around the world.

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Longboat Key Publix sold Robert Rich the winning Fantasy 5 ticket. (File photo)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 30, 2014
Key resident wins $53k Fantasy 5 jackpot

Robert Rich purchased the winning ticket at Longboat Key Publix.

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Barb Kiefer arranges her tiles during a game of mahjong.
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's 18-Hole Golf Association Games Day

On Wednesday, Jan. 29, the Women's 18-Hole Golf Association invited Longboat residents to enjoy a little friendly competition at the 'Go For the Cure' Games Day. Attendees played bridge, canasta, mahjong and dominoes to benefit Breast Health of Sarasota.

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Carlos Reyes-Sanchez faces charges of first-degree murder in Rhode Island. (Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office)
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  • January 29, 2014
Police arrest Key Club employee for Rhode Island murder

Carlos Manuel Reyes-Sanchez, 30, was arrested without incident this morning at the resort's fitness center.

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Madison Hildebrand was the guest of honor at "Mingle with Madison," hosted by Richard Perlman. (Kelsey Grau)
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  • January 29, 2014
Q&A with 'Million Dollar Listing' star Madison Hildebrand

Read our candid Q&A with Madison Hildebrand as he answers our 'Million Dollar' questions and more.

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Square One Burgers & Bar offers a wide variety of specialty burgers including the Drunken Pig & Bull burger with BBQ pulled pork and fried onion rings.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Square One Burgers & Bar

This week we went in the kitchen at Square One Burgers & Bar with owner and chef Joanie Corneil as she prepares their signature Drunken Pig and Bull burger. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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Courtesy Mote Marine Aquarium Buffett
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  • January 29, 2014
Buffett's Super Bowl bet: Broncos

If you're making a bet, the smart money's on the Broncos. That's because Mote Marine Aquarium resident manatee Buffett placed his bet by swimming to a target with the Broncos' logo Friday.

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  • January 29, 2014
Get ready for food, fashion ... and prizes

Have you gotten your tickets yet for the Longboat Key Garden Club's Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show? If not, act quickly.

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File photo Flori Roberts, Dr. Sidney Katz and Elaine Keating at SMOA's Inaugural Bash in January 2013
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Keating creates 'Million Dollar Match' for Sarasota Museum of Art

Longboat Key philanthropist Elaine Keating has pledged $1 million to match new contributions to help complete Sarasota Museum of Art (SMOA).

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  • January 29, 2014
2013 sunset is still a stunner

In the Longboat Observer's Jan. 2 issue, we showcased our most stunning sunsets from 2013.

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Rendering courtesy of Brian Phipps Home designer Brian Phipps describes the look of the planned residences as 'a light, bright coastal British West Indies look.'
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 29, 2014
Developer plans nine-home community

Developer Shawn Kaleta has already sold five of nine homes that will be built on the last developable piece of Gulf-front property.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 29, 2014
Colony ruling delayed again until February

Attorneys in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort bankruptcy case continue to debate whether a settlement agreement is legal and if it can be approved next month.

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File photo The town's traditional approach to beach nourishment involves using a Hopper dredge for sand placement.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 29, 2014
Consultant outlines beach options

Olsen Associates Inc. outlined five scenarios for the town's beach plan that range from $16 million to $39 million.

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  • January 29, 2014
News Briefs

Mote exhibit highlights extremes of survival; Community health fair scheduled for Bayfront Park

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