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Longboat Key

    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 22, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jean and Ron Schwied

Jean and Ron Schwied are getting ready to set sail on a 10 month boating adventure. Read more about the couple in our candid Q&A.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vivian and Gerry Ross
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: TBI Opera Night

The Men's Club of Temple Beth Israel put on the annual Temple Beth Israel Opera Night, Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the temple.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2012
Elusive screech owl is a hoot

For years, a screech owl has lived in the backyard of Martin and Deborah Brookses' residence.

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  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2012
Tea to Tequila goes Cuban

The Tea to Tequila book club met Feb. 15, with an incredible 37-person turnout at Marcia and David Gutridge's home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2012
Putterman tells his real age

It's not a lie when Sol Putterman tells people he's really 21 years old - not 88.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vice Mayor David Brenner gives his final remarks to a crowd of more than 50 people Tuesday.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 22, 2012
Brenner lays cards on the table at forum

Vice Mayor David Brenner wouldn't bet on a millage increase. And a recent reference to casinos? He says it's not in the cards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robin Hartill Arts Center Executive Director Jane Buckman spoke about the need for the Ringling College division to become financially viable.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 22, 2012
Residents seek voice in Arts Center future

The Arts Center has a plan that could bring in a larger audience. But some Village residents feel ignored in their own backyards.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock’s contract is set to expire Sept. 15. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 22, 2012
Larson raises contract questions

Commissioner Lynn Larson raised questions about whether Town Manager David Bullock's contract gives him sufficient independence.

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  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 22, 2012
Cell tower at top of Comp Plan concerns

The Longboat Key Planning & Zoning Board voted to hold off on making recommendations for proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments until it can learn more about the findings of a wireless-communications study.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 22, 2012
License cameras moving slowly toward Key

Two years after Police Chief Al Hogle first began researching the camera systems, the town continues to move forward with the plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Deputy Chief Skip Falcone worked as a health teacher before becoming a firefighter more than 30 years ago.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 22, 2012
Retiring deputy chief leaves big boots to fill

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Skip Falcone is retiring after 31 years as a firefighter. The former teacher has continued helping to educate others.

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  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 22, 2012
Town to determine scope of code work

The commission directed Town Manager David Bullock to create a draft outlining the extent of work for the town's land-use regulations.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Colony interests to give status update; Budget module now available; Bullock recommends three engineering firms

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2012
Our View: Who will bomb Iran?

In the normal swirl of the days in our little bitty slice of the world, it's easy to become engrossed in such grave concerns as the harsh brightness of the new landscaping lights on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Ed Adams
  • February 22, 2012
My View: Solution: Make Longboat Key the world's 'tennis mecca'

I'm part of the problem, but I have a solution.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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