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Sudakoff Foundation awards grant; Eight Cedars employees receive CPR certification

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Melanie Barber took this sunrise photo near Broadway Street on the north end of the Key.
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  • October 17, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Melanie Barber took this sunrise photo near Broadway Street on the north end of the Key.

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Ocean Properties Ltd. reached an agreement with Key Club Associates, LP, for an outright acquisition of the entire club and its assets for an undisclosed price.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 16, 2012
Ocean Properties to purchase the Key Club

Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties will purchase all of the Longboat Key Club and Resort's assets this month and has plans for a future renovation project.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
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  • October 16, 2012
Oct. 16: Daily Headlines Video

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Recording secretary Gerri Nagle, Vice President Vivian Leahey, Corresponding secretary Mary Ann Fair and President Michaele McKenna
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  • October 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Welcome back luncheon for St. Mary Star of the Sea Women's Guild

St. Mary Star of the Sea Women's Guild held their welcome back luncheon at noon Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Stella Maris Hall.

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Tom Aposporos became interim Chamber president in February 2009 and took on the official role four months later.
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  • October 16, 2012
Aposporos stepping down as chamber president

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Tom Aposporos will resign from his role by the end of the year.

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The Town Commission on Monday also discussed future uses for a proposed community center.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 16, 2012
Commission postpones telecommunications decision

The Town Commission wants town staff to come back with revised language.

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  • October 15, 2012
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Stonefish sets the mood with a rendition of The Allman Brothers’ “Soulshine.”
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  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Party on the Pass

Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted a sunset cookout party Saturday, Oct. 13. Guests enjoyed food and drink near the water, while Stonefish serenaded the crowd with blues and classic rock songs.

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George Papas
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  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Center for the Arts Ageless Creativity Award

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts honored George Papas with its fourth annual Ageless Creativity award Friday, Oct. 12. The event also displayed Papas' exhibit, titled 'The First 60 Years,' which consists of 25 paintings. Guests enjoyed food and drink before Papas accepted his award.

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Tom Aposporos, Giulia Salustri and David Brenner
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber Luncheon

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce met for its regular luncheon at Le Colonne on St. Armand's Circle, Thursday, Oct. 11. Members enjoyed conversation before a presentation, which was followed by lunch.

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Susan Landau has become known on Longboat Key for her salmon in the dishwasher.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 15, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Susan Landau

Susan Landau stems from Ohio, but has lived on Longboat Key for ten years. Landau cooks three to five times a week, and loves to entertain at her home.

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The Town Commission will also hear an update about a new community center for the island at Town Hall today.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 15, 2012
Commission reviews telecommunications options today

The Town Commission will discuss a telecommunications study that will likely lead to more discussions about cellular towers.

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About 14,000 of raw wastewater spilled into Sarasota Bay at Ringling Causeway Park.
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  • October 15, 2012
Bird Key Park 'no swim' advisory lifted

Health Department officials determined that the amount of bacteria in the waters had returned to acceptable levels over the weekend.

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  • October 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club

Members of the Longboat Key Republican attended a special luncheon meeting Friday, Oct. 12, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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