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  • November 9, 2012
Nov. 9: Daily Headlines Video

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  • November 9, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bacchus on the Beach

The grand finale of the two-day event is a beachside wine tasting and charity auction.

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Phyllis Black wears the new elephant pin given to her by Mary Ellen and Bert Criste Friday, Nov. 9, at the Longboat Key Republican Club meeting at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
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  • November 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club

The Longboat Key Republican Club met Friday, Nov. 9, at the Sarasota Yacht Club for its monthly meeting. The guest speaker was Dr. Richard Swier, political analyst and editor for Watchdog Wire along with Dr. Swier's friend Yael Ossowski, Florida Bureau Chief of FloridaWatchdog.org.

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A new Longboat Key Fire Rescue boat was dedicated last week.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 9, 2012
Commissioners praise new fire boat

A new Longboat Key Fire Rescue boat was dedicated last week and is already being utilized.

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  • November 8, 2012
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Sherry Linhart said her favorite part of organizing the barbeque was putting together the flower arrangements.
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  • November 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club Garden Club BBQ at Bay Isles Beach Club

Sherry Linhart organized the Longboat Key Garden Club's 2nd annual barbecue to welcome back members Tuesday Nov. 7, at Bay Isles Beach Club. Members grilled hamburgers, chicken and hotdogs. About 25 members attended the barbecue.

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  • November 7, 2012
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Vern Buchanan addresses the crowd at the Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night party Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 7, 2012
ELECTION NIGHT: Local GOP sweeps

Congressman Vern Buchanan wins his fourth term; Longboat turnout 33%. Click on the story to watch a video of Buchanan's victory speech.

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David Novak with royal swan marker David Barber. Courtesy photos.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 7, 2012
The triumph of the swans

Harbour Links unofficial swan keeper David Novak discovered he was in the presence of royalty.

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  • November 7, 2012
Key Club property sells for $32 million

Sales recorded in the Sarasota County Clerk of Circuit reveal that Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties Ltd. purchased Oct. 31 the Longboat Key Club and Resort property through nine sales totaling $32 million.

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  • November 7, 2012
Longboat Library discusses options with Sarasota County

County officials attended a Longboat Library board meeting Nov. 5 to listen to members' thoughts on library service.

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  • Roger Drouin
  • November 7, 2012
City to ease St. Armands Circle parking enforcement

The first change city commissioners want to see is an immediate plan to remove parking 'boxes' on the Circle.

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Michael Jernigan's dog, Brittani, has been his constant companion for more than five years. Courtesy photo.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 7, 2012
Wounded Marine to share story at TBI Veterans service

Michael Jernigan's dog, Brittani, has accompanied him on 47 roundtrip flights. They've been everywhere together, from routine grocery trips to Yankee Stadium, in New York.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 7, 2012
Town commission requests more input from residents

The Town Commission made two decisions that will allow seasonal residents get back to the island and have their say.

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  • November 7, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

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