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Longboat Key

Donna Pettinato, event chairwoman, and Arleen Klein, For the Cure treasurer
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sports Day For the Cure

The ladies of the Longboat Key Club enjoyed a brief morning of tennis and golf (cut short by inclement weather), Tuesday, Feb. 26, followed by a luncheon in the club's Harbourside Dining Room. The event raised money for Breast Health Sarasota.

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  • Neighbors
Because of the popularity of Joy Baker's blog, the current residents at Villa Am Meer say trespassing has become a problem. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 27, 2013
The Villa on the Sea

The old Gulf-side home intrigued Joy Baker for more than a decade. Finally, in 2010, she set out to learn about the home and its history.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 27, 2013
Firefighters ratify new contract

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Union ratified a new three-year contract that freezes pension plans and shifts union members into the Florida Retirement System.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Our View: Recommendations

Three competitive races with six candidates vying for the Longboat Key Town Commission are a sign of community engagement. It's healthy.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 27, 2013
MW Group unveils development proposal

An engineer report the group commissioned says redevelopment of existing units at the Colony is not economically feasible.

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A home at 1100 Bogey Lane in Country Club Shores received more than $25,000 in damage Saturday night when a woman rammed into the house with her car.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 27, 2013
Woman crashes car into Key home

A New York woman told police she thought she had miles to go to get to Gulf of Mexico Drive, but slammed, instead, into a house.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 27, 2013
Pit bull fight frighten neighbors

The owner of the 6-year-old pit bull believes he was agitated when he fought another dog.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 27, 2013
Candidate Contributions

With less than a month to go until the town of Longboat Key's Tuesday, March 12 municipal election, campaign contributions continue to climb.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Obituary: Helen 'Sissy' Glennon Malloy

Helen "Sissy" Glennon Malloy, 75, of Manasquan, N.J., and Longboat Key, died Dec. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 27, 2013
Candidates tell voters where they stand on issues

Town Commission candidates state their stance on some of the Key's top issues.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Letters to the Editor

PIC has lost its way; Response to PIC facts

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Pirate Ransom Webster, Buccaneer Inn founder Herb Field and Longboat Key Mayor Will Le Page. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 27, 2013
Lore: Buccaneer Inn brought pirate's life to Key

The pirate-themed resort and restaurant were the creation of developer Herb Field, who purchased an old dive bar in 1957.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 27, 2013
Top 10 2013 attractions

Here's our guide to the top 10 can't-miss activities and destinations on Longboat and its surrounding keys.

  • Longboat Key
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Claire Marsh with Arlene and Retired Brigadier Gen. John Casey
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 27, 2013
50 and fabulous: Longboat Island Chapel reaches 50 years old

Five decades after establishing its new home, chapel members celebrate their church.

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