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Roger Pettingell with David Lethco and Clancy
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Grads get two paws up

Southeastern Guide Dog (SEGD) board member Roger Pettingell, a Bird Key resident and Longboat Key Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate broker associate, recently attended SEGD's 213th class graduation at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.

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Michael Welly and Lynn Weddington in Bellagio, Italy. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
Weddington and Welly tie the knot

"Auguri per il vostro matrimony!" That's Italian for: "Congratulations on your wedding!"

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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 10, 2012
Commissioners on board with trolley

The County Commission pledged support for the Key's route, but both county and Longboat commissioners want a breakdown of ridership figures that reflect seasonal fluctuations.

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A barge performed geotechnical investigation last week in Longboat Pass for a new water main that will be installed by the town to carry drinking water from Manatee County. Courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 10, 2012
Town will replace north-end water pipeline

A new $1.9 million water pipeline underneath Sarasota Bay, on the north end of the island, is needed for safety precautions.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 10, 2012
Police arrest Bradenton man for theft of sculptures

According to police, Jason McMahon stole bronze lawn ornaments and sold them at a scrap yard for a fraction of their value.

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The city installed signs in mid-August that warned motorists to park in designated spaces.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 10, 2012
Parking concerns rise on Circle

St. Armands merchants are concerned that parking citations will interfere with business as season quickly approaches.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 10, 2012
Bullock seeks new tourist tax agreement

Town of Longboat Key officials want a new agreement with Sarasota County that would give them more funding for beach projects.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 10, 2012
A few good volunteers needed for triathlon

The journey toward participating in the Longboat Key Triathlon doesn't have to be a 25-plus mile trek.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 10, 2012
Golf tournament, picnic to honor the Lenobels

Organizers planned Hal & Hazel Lenobel Appreciation Day to a tee, before filling the guest of honor in about the event.

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Rusty Chinnis and the birthday girl, Virginia Sanders. Courtesy of Rusty Chinnis.
  • By Rusty Chinnis
  • October 10, 2012
Sanders celebrates birthday with friends

Virginia Sanders has been a vocal advocate of the environment for more than three decades.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • October 10, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: News you can use: Beware of the chair

A recent study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise says that even minor bouts of physical activity can improve cardiorespiratory fitness.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2012
News Briefs

Port Dolphin sand deal signed

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 10, 2012
Commission labels legislative priorities

The Longboat Key Town Commission has signed off on the following 2012-12 legislative priorities:

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • October 10, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 10, 2012
Town crime rate stats lower than surrounding areas

The Longboat Key Police Department believes license-plate recognition cameras will further decrease crime statistics on the island.

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