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Jim Seaton plays the role of Uncle Sam
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Al Hogle Freedom Fest

There was no shortage of patriotism on Bay Isles Road July 4: scooters, bikes, wagons, kids and even dogs were decked in flags and streamers, A parade of residents, town employees and commissioners, police, firefighters and a Cannons Marina boat took over a flag-lined Bay Isles Road to display their spirit. The fun day commemorating the late Police Chief Al Hogle was Grand Marshaled by his wife, Leslie Hogle. Following the parade, children released butterflies in Centennial Park. But before the games took place, Mayor Jim Brown declared a new name for the parade: 'The Al Hogle Freedom Fest.'

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The condominium features 360-degree views of downtown Sarasota and Sarasota Bay. Courtesy photo.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 5, 2012
Coldwell LBK agents close $5.6 million sale

The 8,000-square-foot penthouse is located in downtown Sarasota's Beau Ciel condominium.

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The storm extended Beer Can Island’s sands further into Longboat Pass. Courtesy Tom Freiwald.
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  • July 5, 2012
Debby leaves behind bigger Beer Can Island

The expansion brings dry sand to an area with strong currents, causing concerns for public safety officials.

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  • July 4, 2012
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  • July 3, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: I. Bert Spiegel

I. Bert Spiegel is a Longboat Key resident of 42 years. Read more about him in our candid "five things."

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Children wore patriotic, plastic hats while sitting on the beach at Mar Vista, Monday, July 2, during the 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay.
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  • July 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay

The 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay at the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant lit up the sky and the Sarasota Bay, Monday, July 2, on Longboat Key.

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Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
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  • July 3, 2012
Town offices close for Fourth of July

Town offices will re-open at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 5.

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  • July 3, 2012
Commission approves zoning code changes

The changes clarify codes, according to town staff, but opponents say the changes are designed to accommodate the Key Club.

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Longboat Key properties, certified last week by the Manatee and Sarasota County property appraisers, declined in value.
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  • July 3, 2012
Commission sets 1.8872 maximum millage rate

The maximum rate for the upcoming fiscal year is identical to this year's rate, but property owners could see new taxes for north-end erosion control.

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  • July 3, 2012
Colony owners hope for occupancy

Some Colony unit owners are exploring the possibility of re-opening at least 40 units on the property.

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  • July 3, 2012
News Briefs

Commission approves Bullock contract; Vehicle break-ins reported in CC Shores; Weekly Publix progress report

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Pete Cumming became acting police chief in May, after four years as a captain.
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  • July 3, 2012
Q&A with Acting Police Chief Pete Cumming

The idea of putting on a uniform and working on the Key would have been 'alien' to Cumming earlier in his career.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 3, 2012
Town officials sound off on Debby response

Debby's deluge provided town officials with an opportunity to evaluate its emergency procedures.

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The Bridge Shack Restaurant as it looked in the early ’50s. Courtesy photo
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  • July 3, 2012
The legend of New Pass Grill and Bait Shop

The Legend of New Pass Grill and Bait Shop dates back to 1929.

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