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Longboat Key

Stonefish sets the mood with a rendition of The Allman Brothers’ “Soulshine.”
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Party on the Pass

Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted a sunset cookout party Saturday, Oct. 13. Guests enjoyed food and drink near the water, while Stonefish serenaded the crowd with blues and classic rock songs.

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  • Neighbors
George Papas
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Center for the Arts Ageless Creativity Award

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts honored George Papas with its fourth annual Ageless Creativity award Friday, Oct. 12. The event also displayed Papas' exhibit, titled 'The First 60 Years,' which consists of 25 paintings. Guests enjoyed food and drink before Papas accepted his award.

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Tom Aposporos, Giulia Salustri and David Brenner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber Luncheon

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce met for its regular luncheon at Le Colonne on St. Armand's Circle, Thursday, Oct. 11. Members enjoyed conversation before a presentation, which was followed by lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Landau has become known on Longboat Key for her salmon in the dishwasher.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 15, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Susan Landau

Susan Landau stems from Ohio, but has lived on Longboat Key for ten years. Landau cooks three to five times a week, and loves to entertain at her home.

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The Town Commission will also hear an update about a new community center for the island at Town Hall today.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 15, 2012
Commission reviews telecommunications options today

The Town Commission will discuss a telecommunications study that will likely lead to more discussions about cellular towers.

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  • News
About 14,000 of raw wastewater spilled into Sarasota Bay at Ringling Causeway Park.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2012
Bird Key Park 'no swim' advisory lifted

Health Department officials determined that the amount of bacteria in the waters had returned to acceptable levels over the weekend.

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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club

Members of the Longboat Key Republican attended a special luncheon meeting Friday, Oct. 12, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
It could take an additional two years for Colony appeals to be exhausted unless a settlement is reached.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 12, 2012
Colony Partnership, Klauber awarded $20 million damage claim

Final orders expected to be complete in less than two months keep control of the Colony Beach & Tennis resort units with the association but grant the Colony Partnership and Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber more than $20 million in damages.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 12, 2012
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Shellfish collected in the immediate area or any beach water with a brown tint should not be consumed. It is safe; however, to fish and consume fin-fish from these waters.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2012
'No swim' advisory for Bird Key Park

A 'no swim' advisory has been issued for Bird Key Park west of Ringling Causeway Bridge, due to elevated levels of harmful bacteria.

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    By
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  • October 11, 2012
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 11, 2012
Red tide detected in 'very low' levels on LBK

Samples taken Monday by the Sarasota County Health Department showed low concentrations that could result in respiratory irritation.

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  • News
Former Longboat Key Commissioner Gene Jaleski has picked up a commission packet from Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 11, 2012
Two citizens express commission interest

Longboat Key residents Gene Jaleski and Larry Grossman have picked up commissioner packets to review.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 10, 2012
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Tatjana Goetz and Gerb Kuecken head out on a guided kayak tour with iKayak Sarasota Monday, Oct. 8, at Ted Sterling Park on South Lido.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 10, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lido Leisure

Tatjana Goetz and Gerb Kuecken head out on a guided kayak tour with iKayak Sarasota Monday, Oct. 8, at Ted Sterling Park on South Lido.

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