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Gladys Blair's 2004 Oldsmobile sustained approximately $5,000 worth of damage.
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  • November 16, 2012
Longboat woman injured in crash

Gladys Blair, 95, was injured when she drove her car into the path of another vehicle near Bay Isles Road.

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A water line has broken on Bird Key Drive, just north of N. Owl Drive.
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  • November 15, 2012
Water line break in Bird Key

A water line has broken on Bird Key Drive, just north of N. Owl Drive causing a precautionary boil water notice Thursday afternoon, Nov. 15.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
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  • November 15, 2012
Nov. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report on a Sarasota judge ruling to favor IPOC, Sarasota streetcar routes, Siesta Key canal Connectors and more!

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In September, representatives from the town and IPOC met in a Sarasota courtroom to present their cases for a challenge to the town’s code changes.
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  • November 15, 2012
Judge rules in IPOC's favor

A Sarasota County Clerk of Court Judge issued an order this week that will mandate a referendum for additional tourism uses within Islandside.

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Larry Grossman is a St. Judes Drive resident and semi-retired city planner.
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  • November 15, 2012
Grossman qualifies for election

Larry Grossman qualified to run against Mayor Jim Brown for the District 4 seat.

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Dionne Reinert, Carole Salmon and Esther Cook. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • November 15, 2012
St. Mary women deck the halls

This Saturday, the Key will be a shopper's paradise, with the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Longboat Island Chapel Chic & Unique Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
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  • November 14, 2012
Nov. 14: Daily Headlines Video

Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report on a Siesta Key stabbing, Bullock's first year, Lakewood Ranch's new irrigation water and more!

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Aaron Cushman, Vacys Garbonkus, and Joe Williams
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  • November 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Bay Welcome Back Party

Rampart Properties sponsored this years Grand Bay Welcome Back Party on Monday, Nov. 12 at the Grand Bay clubhouse. Close to 100 people attended the party. People who had not seen each other for quite some time enjoyed wine, cocktails and appetizers.

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

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

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  • 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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  • 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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Town Manager Dave Bullock gave himself a “C” Monday when asked to provide his overall performance of his first year on the job.
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  • 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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A caving roof in the post office building at Whitney Beach Plaza concerns town officials.
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  • 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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Mark Meador began his career with Casa del Mar at age 23, shortly after Hurricane Elena struck in 1985.
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  • 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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