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Boca Grande residents Andy Ireland, an honorary Mote trustee, and Capt. Philip O'Bannon, who will serve as executive director of the new Mote office, are spearheading the new facility in Boca Grande. Photo courtesy mote.org.
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Mote to celebrate new Boca Grande facility

The new facility will help expand Mote's regional presence and expand interest in the organization's research in Charlotte Harbor and Southwest Florida.

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Bonney Libman bought gourmet lollipops from See's Candy at Temple Beth Israel’s Dec. 2 Holiday Happening Sale.
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  • January 2, 2013
December Year in Pictures: Longboat Key

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of December 2012.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the Daily Headlines.
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  • January 2, 2013
Jan. 2: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Tow truck driver stabbed during New Year's Eve festivities; Siesta residents protest variance requests; FDOT announces New Pass Bridge work; Kiwanis Club seeks award nominees

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New Pass Bridge and Gulf of Mexico Drive will receive some routine maintenance work this week that won't cause traffic delays.
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  • January 2, 2013
FDOT announces New Pass Bridge work

The Florida Department of Transportation will have crews in the area performing routine road and bridge work this week.

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Sue Wolverton was last year's "Citizen of the Year" award recipient.
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  • January 2, 2013
Kiwanis Club seeks award nominees

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club seeks nominees for its annual 'Citizen of the Year' award by Jan. 20.

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Mr. Robert Weeks loved wintering on Longboat Key, where he was active in the Spanish Main Yacht Club community and an avid golfer.
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  • January 2, 2013
Obituary: Robert J. Weeks

Robert J. Weeks, 78, of Longboat Key and Sea Girt, N.J., died Sunday, Dec. 23.

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"Chef" Wiley Osborne with Town Manager Dave Bullock. Photo courtesy of Jackie Dixon
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  • January 2, 2013
Christ Church hosts town manager

Town Manager Dave Bullock spoke at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian about "Important Lessons Facing Longboat Key in the Coming Months" Monday, Dec. 3.

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The north end of Longboat Key, after an emergency sand renourishment project was performed in June 2011, shows a wide beach that connects Beer Can Island to Longboat Key. Most of the placed sand is gone now. Jack Elka.
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  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Town plans sand project this summer

The town of Longboat Key will perform a hot spot beach project in summer 2013 to help high-erosion areas.

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A new roof on Whitney Beach Plaza kicks off a $2 million overhaul. File photo.
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  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Stalled Redevelopment

Applicants seeking redevelopment and some of the town's pool of 250 tourism units will have to wait until the town makes changes to its codes and Comp Plan.

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Town Manager Dave Bullock will assess employees in 2013. File photo.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 2, 2013
Year in Review: Delve back into '12

One year ago, we helped you 'Delve into 12,' when we summed up 12 issues in our first edition of the year that we believed would define 2012. Were there signs of progress? Or more of the same? You be the judge, as we delve back into 12.

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Town Manager Dave Bullock has created a new culture at Town Hall. File photo.
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  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Bullock keeps close eye on Town Hall

Three candidates with different backgrounds will vie for seats on the Longboat Key Town Commission in March, as the town manager creates a new leadership culture at Town Hall.

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New Pass and Longboat Pass are bustling with boaters and beachgoers anxious to anchor their vessel and enjoy the sun off the shores of Longboat Key. File photo.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Business and tourism

The patterns of season are tough to predict, but indicators so far point to a strong season for hotels and businesses.

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A new fleet of golf carts for club members is one of several upgrades at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. Photo by Katie Hendrick.
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  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Key Club upgrades

Longboat Key Club Islandside, Harbourside and Longboat Key Club Moorings are receiving upgrades in 2013.

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The Triton Bend property represents a rarity on Longboat Key because it is a developable tract of vacant land. Construction recently began on two of 13 planned homes. File Photo.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 2, 2013
Real estate: Lifestyle, lifestyle, lifestyle

Longboat Key has always had location working in its favor. But can it stay competitive in lifestyle offerings?

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  • January 2, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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