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Barbara Kerwin, Pat Loy and Susan Landau brought refreshments for the first meeting of the season.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 24, 2012
The Longboat Key Garden Club holds the first meeting of the season

The Longboat Key Garden Club met at Windward Bay on Tuesday Oct. 23 for their first meeting of the season. Members discussed upcoming events. Guest speaker Joe Mathis, a 14 - year volunteer of Mote Aquarium, presented various aquarium research and programs.

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  • October 24, 2012
Bobby Lange gets recognition

Bobby Lange, grandson of Longboat Key resident Bobbie Banan, recently received some jumbo kudos for his athletic and academic accomplishments: His picture appeared on the jumbo-tron Oct. 13 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif.

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  • October 24, 2012
Chamber tri still needs volunteers

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Duathlon and Triathlon will begin at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28.

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During phase one, Sunshine Airlines will offer direct flights to eight destinations in the U.S.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 24, 2012
Couple proposes Sarasota-based airline

A Longboat Key couple with decades of airline startup experience believes an SRQ-based airline would be feasible and profitable.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 24, 2012
Impasse looms for town, firefighters

The town will not waver from its stance to declare impasse Nov. 1 unless the firefighters union presents a pension modification that results in substantial savings.

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Margaret Callihan, a Bay Isles resident, will receive the AJC 2012 Civic Achievement Award. Courtesy photo.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 24, 2012
AJC honors Margaret Callihan for community involvement

Longboat Key resident and SunTrust Bank Southwest Florida chair, president and CEO Margaret Callihan is the recipient of the AJC 2012 Civic Achievement Award.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 24, 2012
Welly's checkout day: Oct. 31

Key Club General Manager Michael Welly confirmed his departure following last week's announcement of the resort's sale.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 24, 2012
Larson calls letter into question

Longboat Key officials question whether a town pension board has the right to do anything other than manage the plan's assets and look out for its best interest.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 24, 2012
Vandal hits anti-cell tower signs

An unknown suspect spray painted the word 'yes' over a 'No cell tower' sign and knocked over at least two others.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 24, 2012
Fire chief asks for clear paths to properties

The Fire Rescue chief wants communities to contact the department before beginning entrance work to ensure access for emergency vehicles.

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  • October 24, 2012
News Briefs

Jaleski qualifies for commission seat; Longboater reappointed by Governor Scott; Longboat not listed on Conde Nast awards; Progress report

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • October 24, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Town Manager David Bullock addresses Condo Fed members Saturday at Bayport Beach & Tennis Club.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 24, 2012
Town Manager David Bullock reports to Condo Fed

Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock provided an overview of the island's eventful summer and upcoming actions.

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Randy Moore, director of the Sarasota Bay Water Festival
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 24, 2012
Sarasota Bay Water Festival celebrates the bay

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Ken Thompson Park. The festival will celebrate the importance of Sarasota Bay to our environment, economy and quality of life.

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