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Thibaulg Miller, 15, reaches out to hit a one handed backhand during tennis camp, Tuesday, July 24, at the Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens.
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  • July 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LBKC Tennis Camp

Longboat Key Club's annual tennis camp is full of kids serving, volleying, running and most importantly have lots of fun.

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  • July 24, 2012
FWC, Mote teams use SYC ramp for manatee rescue

An injured mother manatee and her calf were taken to Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa.

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Sarasota Police Officer Donzia Franklin made the arrest of Lido Shores resident Jeffrey Todaro
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  • July 23, 2012
Sarasota Officer Franklin arrests Lido Shores resident for burglary

Officer Donzia Franklin arrested Lido Shores resident Jeffrey Todaro on a charge of burglary of an occupied dwelling.

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  • July 23, 2012
Water advisory lifted for three beaches

It's now safe to hit the water at Lido, Turtle and North Jetty beaches.

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Longboat Key residents can be eligible for assistance for property damages sustained during Tropical Storm Debby.
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  • July 23, 2012
Key residents eligible for FEMA Debby assistance

A temporary disaster recovery center is open in Manatee County, and a community relations team is canvassing Sarasota County.

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Bill and Cathy Goshorn pose at the entrance of Bird Key Yacht Club, Saturday, July 21, before partaking in the Passage to India event.
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  • July 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Passage to India

Bird Key Yacht Club members attended "Passage to India", Saturday, July 21, at the club house. The evening included cocktails, an Indian meal, a live DJ and a performance by a belly dancer.

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  • July 20, 2012
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Beach water samples taken Wednesday showed elevated levels of enterococci bacteria, according to a statement from the Sarasota County Health Department.
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  • July 20, 2012
Water advisories in effect for Lido, Turtle, North Jetty beaches

Beachgoers are urged to avoid the water at these three beaches until an advisory is lifted.

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Longboat Key firefighters used the department's new rescue boat during drills with Manatee County lifeguards that involved a coordinated patient transfer from the lifeguards' Jet Ski and sleds to the boat.
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  • July 20, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: LBK Firefighters make a splash

Longboat Key firefighter/paramedics completed three days of water rescue training yesterday with Manatee County lifeguards at Coquina Beach.

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Roni and John Antenucci of A&B Asset Documentation Services with Greg Hayes of Higher Standards
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  • July 19, 2012
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce After Hours

Members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce met for an after-hours social event Tuesday, July 17, at The Sports Page Bar and Grille. Members enjoyed food provided by the bar before socializing and networking with fellow chamber members.

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Town Attorney David Persson attended mediation but is unable to discuss what occurred because of confidentiality requirements.
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  • July 19, 2012
Key Club mediation unsuccessful

Mediation did not result in a settlement yesterday, according to Town Attorney David Persson.

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Police identified the woman as Jacqueline Landaverde, 36, of Snellville, Ga.
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  • July 19, 2012
Woman drowns on Longboat Key

Jacqueline Landaverde, 36, drowned yesterday at the beach area near Pelican Harbour.

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