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Longboat Key

  • By Jorge Blanco
  • February 6, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Donna Greer in “a very hot” balloon dress.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Fun, Funky and Fabulous Harbourettes

The Longboat Harbour "Harbourettes" enjoyed a taco buffet Wednesday, Feb. 6, during their "Fun, Funky and Fabulous" luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Design & Dine finalists: Jamie and Cindy Krider
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 6, 2013
Feb. 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Design & Dine finalists: Jamie and Cindy Krider; SMR secures use of Viking unit; Sarasota considers changes to its 2050 growth plan; SMA performs for Town Hall Lecture Series; Brass Tacks: Maestro Andrew Lane

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 6, 2013
Longboat Key chamber lunch canceled

The Feb. 7 Lunch & Learn has been canceled because of a schedule conflict.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeff Mayers, pictured at the Islandside golf course, which has gotten new seeding and grass since his arrival three months ago.
  • By Robin Hartill and Kurt Schultheis
  • February 6, 2013
First impressions: Jeff Mayers

Jeff Mayers believes in being seen beyond the gates in his new role as general manager of the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 6, 2013
Beach project permit arrives

The town of Longboat Key will perform a hot-spot beach project this summer to help combat three high-erosion areas.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 6, 2013
Commission to solicit town attorney services

The town attorney selection process will take four to six weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 6, 2013
Subcommittee strives to determine focus

The new P&Z subcommittee is exploring whether the town needs stricter codes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 6, 2013
Aging in Paradise begins healthy discussion

Longboat Key Fire Rescue and Aging in Paradise Resource Center officials are discussing ways they can work together to promote wellness on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Edmund Adams
  • February 6, 2013
My View: What country does the president love?

Obama administration ignores the rule of law in the U.S.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Mayor Jim Brown is still hopeful a community center can be built at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 6, 2013
Election: Brown wants rec center talks to evolve in third term

Comprehensive Plan changes and 'solving the Colony mess' top Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown's list should he get a third term as the town's District 4 commissioner.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2013
Our View: It's 'code blue' in Manatee

When a patient goes into cardiac arrest or suffers extensive trauma, teams of cardiac or trauma doctors and nurses converge in a Code Blue rush. There is an extraordinary sense of urgency and intensity as all available resources are brought to bear to save or stabilize the patient.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The cabana tent at the pool is tattered and is visible from the beach outside the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 6, 2013
Colony conditions still concern neighbors

The Colony Beach & Tennis Association has made improvements to the property, but neighbors believe that further repairs are necessary.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2013
N.Y. woman injured in Longboat Key crash

A pedestrian was injured Monday afternoon after being hit by a car. The accident occurred in the 3100 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 6, 2013
Committee debates ways to pay off pension debt

The town must wrestle with how to pay off $27 million in unfunded pension liabilities.

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