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Melissa Herron took this photo that shows hatchling tracks headed toward the water. Courtesy photo.
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  • July 27, 2012
First turtle nests of the season hatch

A Mote spokeswoman said that "a handful of turtle nests" have hatched so far on Longboat Key.

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  • July 26, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Don Wallace

Don Wallace is a Plymouth Harbor resident who is the writer on the 12th floor. Read more about him in our candid "five things."

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  • July 26, 2012
Manatee FEMA center closes Saturday; Sarasota County center open

The temporary centers provide information about disaster assistance programs.

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  • July 25, 2012
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  • July 25, 2012
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Town software wins 'best application' award; Publix progress report

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Gan Director Laura Freedman, Krisztina Campion, Illene Dyrda, Julie Pines, Ashley Fox, Cheryl Brilliant, Lila Biller, Maxwell Jackson, Alexander Nir and Jackson Mitchell
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  • July 25, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Camp Gan

One little, two little, three little aliens; four little, five little, six little astronauts ...

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  • July 25, 2012
Kiwanis gives scholarships

Out of 77 applicants, the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key, through its tax-exempt scholarship foundation, has granted scholarships to 19 youth from Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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  • July 25, 2012
Vicki hasn't left the building

Vicki the swan is back in the water.

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Any employee who receives the monthly pension benefits they earned prior to the freeze date would be required to terminate his or her employment with the town.
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  • July 25, 2012
Pension freeze would retire DROP

Elimination of the Deferred Retirement Option Plan and other changes are part of a town proposal to freeze pension plans, according to a new Q&A.

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  • July 25, 2012
Mediation doesn't end litigation for Longboat Key Club

IPOC President Bob White said that the mediation process was completed but didn't rule out the possibility of future discussions.

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  • July 25, 2012
Primary Election: Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections

Editor's note: As the Aug. 14 primary election nears, the Longboat Observer will be publishing short profiles and Q&A segments from each of the candidates who will represent Manatee and Sarasota counties.

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  • July 25, 2012
At-large interest doesn't mean it's a crowded race

It may come as a shock that the job of Longboat Key town commissioner, which comes with a salary of $0 per year, meetings that can stretch four or five hours and an island full of vocal constituents, doesn't always attract a lot of interest.

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  • July 25, 2012
Merchants: Parking enforcement crosses line

St. Armands merchants say that increased parking enforcement is taking a toll on their customers.

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  • July 25, 2012
Lido resident arrested for Circle burglary

Sarasota police say that officer Donzia Franklin's knowledge of the area helped her nab the suspect.

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