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An Urban Land Institute (ULI) panel provided to the Longboat Key Town Commission and more than 60 people in attendance this morning at Town Hall a list of recommendations.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 25, 2013
ULI presents findings

ULI spent the entire week on the Key, interviewing residents and business owners, touring the island and drafting recommendations that will be submitted officially to the town in a 40-page document in the next 60 to 90 days.

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The Fall Festival will feature fresh produce and more this Sunday. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 25, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Centre Shops Fall Festival

Catch the feel of fall this Sunday at the Centre Shops Fall Festival.

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  • News
Sarasota County commissioners vote to terminate County Administrator Randall Reid.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 24, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 24, 2013

Sarasota County commissioners terminate County Administrator Randall Reid; Sarasota Police investigate the discovery of a dead body near the 10th Street boat ramp; City of Sarasota crime statistics trouble local officials; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 24, 2013
Key Club to hold job fair

The resort will hold on-the-spot interviews from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
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Urban Land Institute panelists stretch their legs for a view of Sarasota Bay in Longbeach Village.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 23, 2013
ULI shares first impressions

The Urban Land Institute saw both decadence and decay during a bus tour of the island.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 23, 2013
Town and police agree to new contract

The offer also comes with a 3% pay increase and 2% cost of living allowance increases (or the same raises other employees receive) in years two and three of the new contract.

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Mote mascot Gilly the Shark, Dr. Arthur Guilford, regional chancellor of USFSM, Dr. Michael Crosby, president and CEO of Mote, and USFSM mascot Rocky D. Bull.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 23, 2013
Business Observer

Conde Nast Traveler recognizes Key Club; Partnership aims to advance STEM careers

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  • News
Urban Land Institute panelists walk on top of the North Shore Road beach access seawall, which is severely exposed due to the rapid erosion of sand on the north end of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 23, 2013
Ruling gave ULI key to Longboat assessment

Judge Charles Roberts' ruling overturning the Key Club project approval caused the commission to review town regulations.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
News Briefs

Telecommunications amendment extension sought; Commissioner Terry Gans qualifies for commission seat; Town's code-enforcement officer terminated last week

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 23, 2013
Colony Association parts ways with JHM Financial Group

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association is mailing out ballots this week to approve a settlement agreement and is hopeful a 75% majority vote of the owners will be approved next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 23, 2013
Commission reviews Colony progress

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort extension expires at the end of the year. The parties will seek a third extension for grandfathered units.

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Ortygia is located in the Village of the Arts in Bradenton and features authentic Sicilian cuisine like this savory dish, tonno in agrodolce with braised fennel and garlic peperonata, which is a sweet and sour tuna.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Ortygia

This week we went in the kitchen with Gaetano Cannata, owner and chef of Ortygia, while he prepares tonno in agrodolce with braised fennel and garlic peperonata, a Sicilian sweet and sour tuna. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

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Firefighters cut off the deck of the Chart House building to ensure the blaze was completely extinguished.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 23, 2013
Chart House deck fire sparks investigation

The State Fire Marshall is investigating the cause of the blaze that caused approximately $25,000 worth of damage.

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The home at 511 Harbor Point Road sold in early September for $1.09 million.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 23, 2013
LBK waterfront listing mimics market prices

A five-bedroom home in Bay Isles, which has direct bay access and was left abandoned, sold Sept. 9 for $1.09 million, a $610,00 drop from the previous sale price.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 23, 2013
Taste of Judaism welcomes the curious to three-part course

The course at Temple Beth Israel welcomes Jews and non-Jews to learn more about the Jewish faith.

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