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A true sign that "season" is here: sell-out events.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 11, 2013
Feb. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission approves hirings; Firefighter union to vote on contract; Commission candidates face-off during public debate; Black Tie Untied

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A candidate debate will be held 7 p.m. tonight at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 11, 2013
Observer/PIC candidate debate tonight

All six commission candidates have agreed to participate in a forum co-sponsored by the Longboat Observer and the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee.

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The town and its firefighter union have been in negotiations for nearly a year.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 11, 2013
Firefighter union to vote on contract

The town's firefighters will vote next week on whether to accept a three-year contract ratified by the commission.

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Diana and Marta Rosansky
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Valentine's Day Dance

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated Valentine's Day with a dinner dance Saturday, Feb. 9.

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Don't miss this weekend's best bets!
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 8, 2013
Feb. 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Traffic Light caused Longboat delays Thursday; Heritage Harbour CDD meeting results in two resignations; 'Mowingate' fix focus of budget workshop

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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 8, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Longboat Key Education Center dance presentation

Longboat Key Education Center will host sacred dance presentation

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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2013
Firehouse Subs donates AEDs to Longboat police

The department will receive 11 of the life-saving devices.

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Public Works Director Juan Florensa said it was discovered around 1 p.m. Thursday the light wasn't working properly and it was reset at 4:30 p.m. by a traffic engineer.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 8, 2013
Traffic light caused Longboat delays Thursday

Longboaters attempting to get to downtown Sarasota or St. Armands Circle Thursday had an hour wait to deal with, thanks to a faulty traffic light at Longboat Club Road, just before the New Pass Bridge.

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Traffic on Gulf of Mexico Drive and St. Armands Circle is causing delays.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 7, 2013
Longboat traffic causes delays

Traffic on Gulf of Mexico Drive heading southbound is backed up to the Bay Isles Parkway traffic light.

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Enjoy today's Daily Headlines with Emily Walsh
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 7, 2013
Feb. 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Standing their ground; North Trail development hits roadblock; First impressions: Jeff Mayers

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Approximately 20 firefighters were on scene Wednesday.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 7, 2013
UPDATE: Wiring caused Gulfside Drive fire

The fire destroyed 85% of a home and left a family dog and rabbit dead.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 7, 2013
Longboat Key hosts a medical health day

A Sarasota County medical mobile unit will be at Bayfront Park Friday, Feb. 15 to assist all Key residents with free medical tests.

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Jeff Mayers has instigated landscaping changes throughout the property, including new, bright red geraniums at entrances.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 7, 2013
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jeff Mayers

Learn five little-known facts about the Longboat Key Club & Resort's new general manager.

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Greg and DeeDee McCain
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cedars Tennis Cocktail Party

Members of Cedars Tennis Resort enjoyed a cocktail party Wednesday, Feb. 6.

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Donna Greer in “a very hot” balloon dress.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Fun, Funky and Fabulous Harbourettes

The Longboat Harbour "Harbourettes" enjoyed a taco buffet Wednesday, Feb. 6, during their "Fun, Funky and Fabulous" luncheon.

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