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  • January 9, 2013
Jan. 9: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Two Killed in East County crash; Fugitive captured after more than two decades on the run; One year later: Ranch murder remains unsolved; Commercial property near the Longboat Key Publix is in demand

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  • January 9, 2013
Longboat Key Town Planning and Zoning Board to hold public meeting

A public hearing will be held 9 a.m., Jan. 15, regarding proposed amendments to Longboat Key Town Code Ordinance 2012-26.

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Joe Bondi, pictured in May 2012, vacationed on the Key since childhood.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 9, 2013
Longboat Key resident Joe Bondi dies

Joe Bondi, 76, father of Attorney General Pam Bondi, was a former professor and Temple Terrace mayor who lived part-time on Longboat Key.

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Violinist Anton Cutajar, who performs at weddings and parties and gives private lessons, treated shoppers at St. Armands Circle to his rendition of "What a Wonderful World" Tuesday, Jan. 8.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 9, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Bright Blessed Days ...

Violinist Anton Cutajar, who performs at weddings and parties and gives private lessons, treated shoppers at St. Armands Circle to his rendition of "What a Wonderful World" Tuesday, Jan. 8.

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  • January 9, 2013
Must be a lady ... from Longboat Key

Snowbird Bev Prechtel didn't expect to see a "Lady from Longboat Key" while vacationing at a timeshare resort just outside of Mesa, Ariz.

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  • January 9, 2013
Callihan: Movin' on up

Kudos are in order for Longboat Key resident Margaret Callihan, who was recently promoted to chairwoman, president and CEO of the South Florida Division of SunTrust Bank, based in Fort Lauderdale.

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  • January 9, 2013
Sanders, sea lions form fast friendship

Virginia Sanders, right, and her daughter, Beth Brewer, made three new friends during a recent trip to Mote Marine Aquarium: sea lions Stella, Kitty and Rose.

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  • January 9, 2013
Kiwanis Club seeks 'Citizen of the Year' nominees

Know a good man (or woman) whose contributions have benefited Longboat Key?

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New stores are opening in the Shoppes of Bay Isles.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 9, 2013
Property near Publix takes shape

The town of Longboat Key is keeping an eye on four acres of property that could be used as a future town center.

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Town Engineer Anne Ross was promoted to assistant town manager. Courtesy photo.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 9, 2013
Bullock hires assistant town manager

The manager position was created to find a town manager successor and look for future managers.

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Town Commission candidates Larry Grossman, Mayor Jim Brown, Irwin Pastor, Gene Jaleski and Commissioner Phill Younger
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 9, 2013
Library checks out commission candidates

Candidates for the Longboat Key Town Commission turned a new page Monday when they met with Longboat Library members for the first candidate forum of this year's election.

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  • January 9, 2013
Colony Association monitoring litigation

The association has submitted a $50,000 cash bond to the town of Longboat Key as it works through settlement negotiations for three acres of property.

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  • January 9, 2013
Town wants to revive the Hilton's application

A consultant has been hired to see if it's possible to distribute additional tourism units to the Longboat Key Hilton.

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  • January 9, 2013
News Briefs

Town chooses its people over sea turtles; Firefighter contract still hangs in limbo; FDOT announces New Pass Bridge work

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Jody Vitt and Linda Chambers hold the Sony Cybershot camera.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 9, 2013
Facial recognition

A chance sighting at Publix led to the return of a camera and a newfound friendship for two Longboat ladies.

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