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  • February 26, 2014
Longboat ladies share Simmons College connection

When the Simmons College Club of Southwest Florida held its winter meeting Feb. 14 at the Polo Grill & Bar, in Lakewood Ranch, at least nine Longboat Key residents were in attendance, including current club President Marion Levine and past President Bobbie Banan.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Windward Bay residents have birds on the brain during Celery Fields trip

On Feb. 10, Windward Bay resident Mark Davis led a group of approximately 10 residents on a two-hour tour, during which they spotted 26 species.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Former Chevron owner shifts gears

Robby Self now operates Grooms Motors & Automotive, at 5608 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, where he provides auto repair and maintenance.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 26, 2014
Pension costs rise to $3.26 million

Taxpayer costs for three frozen pension plans could rise from $2.76 million to $3.26 million if pension boards lower rates of return to appease Tallahassee pension officials.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 26, 2014
Commission debates federal funds for sand

Federal dollars would save money, but the town would have to give up control over future beach project decisions.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 26, 2014
Beach project fight cost taxpayers $150,000

Town commissioners question the costs the town incurred for legal challenges regarding the north end groin project.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 26, 2014
Judge could rule on Colony settlement Wednesday

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties continue to wait for a ruling after U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May pushed back a scheduled hearing by a day.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 26, 2014
Gans wants to keep serving in a new seat

Commissioner Terry Gans believes the Urban Land Institute's recommendations could jumpstart a town center concept.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 26, 2014
Rajewski wants to preserve the Key and its codes

District 3 commission challenger Ray Rajewski doesn't think the town needs to change its codes or Comprehensive Plan.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Our view

School tax: Devoid of choice

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  • February 26, 2014
Letters to the Editor

No taxpayer money for town center

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 26, 2014
Walters remembers stories behind the headlines

Retired Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters spoke about the memorable people and events she covered during her career.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 26, 2014
Your Neighbor: Lucia Blinn

Lucia Blinn recently published her fourth book, 'Celadon."

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BRANCHING OUT. Longboat residents Ed and Terry Kolodzieski read their Longboat Observer at the roots of a towering tree while at the Pacaya Samiria Reserve in Peru.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
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Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. We can't wait to see where The Observer will travel next!

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