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  • November 14, 2012
Nov. 14: A day history was born

The stars aligned Nov. 14. Town Manager David Bullock was born Nov. 14, 1950.

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  • Neighbors
Karen Minvielle carries a barnacle-encrusted chair to shore. Photo couretsy of Lou Newman.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Plymouth Harbor takes in the trash

They say one man's trash is another man's treasure.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
HOW LONGBOAT VOTED

The following is a breakdown of how Longboaters voted in the Nov. 6 general election, complete with absentee and early voting numbers.

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Tree Beesong, Ed Miracle and Daniel Miracle. Photo by Robin Hartill.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Miracle statue en route to Dubai

It's a miracle - i.e., a sculpture by Longboat Key artist Ed Miracle.

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  • Real Estate
Town Manager Dave Bullock gave himself a “C” Monday when asked to provide his overall performance of his first year on the job.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 14, 2012
Bullock assesses his first year

Town Manager Dave Bullock said part of his second year as town manager will focus on his employees and how departments operate to assist the public.

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  • News
A caving roof in the post office building at Whitney Beach Plaza concerns town officials.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 14, 2012
Town strengthens maintenance codes

Town officials work to strengthen codes to upgrade deteriorating structures such as Whitney Beach Plaza and some abandoned residential properties.

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  • News
Mark Meador began his career with Casa del Mar at age 23, shortly after Hurricane Elena struck in 1985.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 14, 2012
Rising Ranks: Mark Meador

Longtime assistant manager Mark Meador is the new general manager of Casa del Mar.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 14, 2012
Historical Society closes museum

The museum will soon be a thing of the past, but its contents are moving into the digital age.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 14, 2012
Commission plans building height changes

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed with height limits for structures such as church steeples.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 14, 2012
St. Armands BID discusses its reservations about fees

A new city policy requires a $500 reservation fee for events on city property.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 14, 2012
Gourmet lawn party, raffle are good bet for Saturday

Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key members hope to sell 400 raffle tickets for this weekend's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party.

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  • News
Guy Paschal led the push for incorporation in 1955.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 14, 2012
Town of Longboat Key turns 57, but who's counting?

Most of the Key's residents celebrated incorporation this week more than 50 years ago.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
News Briefs

Iannello drops out of commission race; Spencer resigns from pension board

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Lucy Miller is a Longbeach Village resident and seventh-generation Cortez native. Photo courtesy of Salvatore Branciforte.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 14, 2012
Scent of a woman: Lucy Miller

Lucy Miller is the brains and nose behind Lucy Miller Pure, a line of natural and organic perfumes that debuted quietly in August - but could make a bigger splash early next year.

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