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  • May 1, 2013
Capt. Frank Rubino lands police officer 'dream job'

There's not much Longboat Key Police Capt. Frank Rubino hasn't done in his 32 years of law enforcement.

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A rotating art show has adorned the walls of the Town Hall chambers for years. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 1, 2013
Town Hall displays atypical art gallery and exhibit

The commission chambers features a rotating art show that's showcased the works of more than 100 artists.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 1, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 1, 2013
Lore: Longboat Key got darker for nesting season in 1987

An ordinance requiring dimmed lights during nesting season that passed 4-2 was a bright spot for sea turtles.

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A trio of adolescent ducklings acclimates from hand feedings to self reliance in a communal aviary at Save Our Seabirds before the birds are released into the wild.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • May 1, 2013
Baby birds land temporary home at Save Our Seabirds

For Helene Adams, late March kicks off the most wonderful time of the year - or at least the most adorable.

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Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 1, 2013
Weather Photo: INNER GLOW

Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

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Jim Greer drew laughter from the crowd at the Longboat Key Club & Resort's hearings in June 2010. File photo.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 1, 2013
Jim Greer's spirit fit Longboat Key to a tee

James 'Jim' Greer was a devout Catholic, avid golfer and supporter of redevelopment on the island.

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Longboat Key resident David Milberg posed with his mother, Helga, at the Jewish Community Center in Tucson, Ariz., where she gave a speech in April 2012 about Kristallnacht. Courtesy photo.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • May 1, 2013
Longboat Key resident's mother featured in '50 Children' film

The documentary tells the story of how an American couple rescued 50 Jewish children from Nazi-occupied Vienna.

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De Jonge
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • May 1, 2013
Mystery novel includes Longboat landmarks

Publix is depicted as a hallmark of customer service in Peter de Jonge's novel, 'Buried on Avenue B.'

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This home at 439 S. Blvd of the Presidents has four bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath, a pool and 3,539 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,557,500. Photo by Katie Hendrick.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 1, 2013
Longboat Key Gulfside home sells for $3.5 million

A home in Longboat Key Gulfside tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Gerard and Christine Byrne, of Kilkenny, Ireland, sold their home at 6021 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Randall Welch and Cynthia Hett-Welch, of Beaver Creek, Ohio, for $3.5 million.

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The 2013 Longboat Key Turtle Watch poster offers guidelines for the six-month season.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 1, 2013
Turtle nesting season begins tomorrow

Beginning tomorrow, it's lights out for the sea turtles.

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Siesta Key Beach was ranked No. 3 by Dr. Beach.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 30, 2013
April 30: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Gas odor causes Peltz shoes, others to evacuate; Bullock outlines Colony initiatives; Dr. Beach names Siesta Key Beach in top six beaches in Florida; John McKenna plays kazoo at concert

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Starting Saturday, hours at the Longboat Key Library are 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 30, 2013
Longboat Library summer hours begin soon

The privately-funded Longboat Library transitions to summer hours this week.

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Willowbrook developer files suit against subcontractors
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 29, 2013
April 29: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Willowbrook developer KB Homes files suit against subcontractors; Cortez Bridge meeting takes place tomorrow; Registration open for Sister Keys Cleanup; Black Tie Untied

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Town Manager Dave Bullock has a list of six items to discuss with the Town Commission May 6.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 29, 2013
Bullock outlines Colony initiatives

Town staff has been given a list of six directives to follow and prepare for the Town Commission's May 6 regular meeting.

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