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Longboat Key

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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 12, 2012
1998: Town addressed naked truth

The Longboat Key Town Commission addressed its nudity ordinance in 1998, after discovering a few kinks.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 12, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 12, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Longboat Key should hire an attorney for all; New system breaches residents' privacy

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Unit 704 at The Beaches of Longboat Key has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,602 square feet of living area. It sold for $770,000. File photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 12, 2012
Two-bedroom Beaches condo sells for $770,000

A condominium in The Beaches of Longboat Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Martin Epstein, trustee, and Sondra Epstein, of Sarasota, sold the Unit 704 condominium at 775 Longboat Club Road to Francoise Janssen, of Longboat Key, for $770,000.

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Barbi Nutting submitted this sunset photo, taken at one of the public beach accesses on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 12, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Barbi Nutting submitted this sunset photo, taken at one of the public beach accesses on Longboat Key.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 11, 2012
Dec. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota names downtown economic steward; Proposed entertainment district discussed; Whitney Beach Plaza renovations begin and more!

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Lester and Lorraine Ageloff
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly luncheon Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Longboat Key Club & Resort's Harbourside Dining Room. Speakers included former club president Marvin Morse and Dr. Susan MacManus, a political science professor at the University of South Florida and the state's most quoted political analyst.

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A construction crew began tearing off the old roof on Whitney Beach Plaza on Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 11, 2012
Whitney Beach Plaza renovations begin

A construction crew began work for a new roof this week at Whitney Beach Plaza.

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Larry Stokes performs covers from the likes of James Taylor, John Mellencamp and The Eagles.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Centre Shops Holiday Festival

Local artisans, performers and bakers, among others, set up booths Sunday, Dec. 10, in the Centre Shops plaza for a holiday festival.

  • Longboat Key
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The Rev. Dr. Vincent Carroll served for 27 years in the Navy Chaplain Corps.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 11, 2012
Chapel to hire new minister

The Longboat Island Chapel congregation is expected to accept the Rev. Dr. Vincent Carroll for the senior minister position.

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Dennis O'Brien, Chris Donohoe, Joanne Hawkes and Cal Hawkes were Division 4 finalists.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Observer Challenge Winners

The 13th annual Observer Challenge took place Friday, Dec. 7, through Sunday, Dec. 9. The team competition had four divisions and consisted of singles, doubles and mixed doubles.

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Jane and Al Bagot greet parishioners and take tickets.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Church Picnic

Members of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church enjoyed a picnic Saturday, Dec. 8, to celebrate the church's dedication 39 years ago.

  • Longboat Key
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Tabitha Miller and Jillian Hendry welcomed guests.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Village Association Holiday Party

Members of the Longboat Village Association enjoyed dinner and dancing Thursday, Dec. 6, during their holiday party at Bayou Tavern.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Emilie and François Bechard
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • December 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Lighting of the Docks

The Longboat Harbour Yacht Club celebrated its annual lighting of the docks Thursday, Dec. 6. The event featured 23 decorated docks, followed by refreshments in the clubhouse.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 10, 2012
Dec. 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Town, firefighters find common ground; Manatee County Sheriff deputies turn down union attempt; and Weekend Best Bets!

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