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Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at the Town Clerk’s Office at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 29, 2013
Town seeks applications for police pension board

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 to the Town Clerk's Office.

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About Last Night: Catholic Charities Ball and Forks & Corks Grand Tasting
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 28, 2013
Jan. 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County consultant recommends rescinding staff credit card restrictions; Longboat Key's Finance director resigns; Beach Road drainage bids higher than expected; About Last Night: Catholic Charities Ball and Forks & Corks Grand Tasting

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Voter registration forms are available at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 28, 2013
Feb. 11 is registration deadline for Longboat election

Eligible voters must register by Feb. 11 to vote in the town of Longboat Key's March 12 general municipal election.

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Tom Kelley was the town's finance director for six years.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 28, 2013
Longboat Key's finance director resigns

The Longboat Key Town Commission was informed Friday night that finance director Tom Kelley resigned.

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Carolyn and Bruce Blowers
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Greg Sullivan and Matt Podschweit in concert

Violinist Greg Sullivan, formerly of the Florida Orchestra and Quad City Orchestra, performed with pianist Matt Podschweit, who has played professionally since he was 13, Sunday, Jan. 27, at Christ Church.

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Nancy Damm and Pat Geraci
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Change of Watch Dinner

The Longboat Harbour Yacht Club held its annual Change of Watch dinner Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Bird Key Yacht Club.

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  • Neighbors
Glass spheres were among the many products at the festival
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Winter Art Festival

More than 195 artists and artisans packed St. Armands Circle Saturday, Jan. 26 and Sunday, Jan. 27.

  • Longboat Key
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The Longboat Key Club marked the occasion with a tennis-themed cake.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sue Brown Retirement Party

Members of the Longboat Key Club said goodbye to tennis concierge Sue Brown Saturday, Jan. 27, at the club's tennis gardens. Brown is retiring after nearly five years at the club.

  • Longboat Key
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Claudia Benz and Sheree Cade paint a bench.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 27, 2013
Parrot Heads Paint Save Our Seabirds

Members of the Sarasota Bay Parrot Head Club gave Save Our Seabirds a tropical makeover, Saturday, Jan. 26. The group painted benches and walls in bright colors.

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Tube Dudes find a new home on Main Street
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 25, 2013
Jan. 25: Daily Headlines Video

SCAT needs $1.8 million for Siesta Key route; Proposed gun club in Lakewood Ranch put on pause; Tube Dudes find a new home on Main Street; East County schools celebrate winter

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Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown told attendees Thursday the town is working to change codes to make it easier to revitalize Key properties.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 25, 2013
Forum discusses Longboat Key revitalization

A panel of six Longboat Key residents and business owners discussed Longboat Key's revitalization issues Thursday night.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 25, 2013
Hazardous waste collection event takes place tomorrow

Residents of Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island can dispose of household hazardous and electronic wastes tomorrow at the Coquina Beach Gulfside parking lot.

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Attendees can shop for a variety of handmade objects such as $15 silver bracelets and life-sized sculptures in excess of $50,000. File photo.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 25, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Winter Art Festival

The 11th annual St. Armands Winter Art Festival will feature more than 175 artists and artisans from across the country.

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Dora the Explorer retires
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 24, 2013
Jan. 24: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Longboat Key Town attorney is heading to Venice; Commissioners consider new dog park downtown; Dora the Explorer retires

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Eric Widitz sculpted a sand alligator.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Portobello sand sculptures

Eric Widitz did a little sand-scaping while visiting his grandparents, Amo and Lois Widitz, at their Portobello condominium. Among his sand sculptures: an alligator, a panther and a bust of Elvis Presley.

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