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Longboat Key

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.

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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.

  • Longboat Key
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    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.

  • Longboat Key
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
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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

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

'Smear tactics' unwelcome

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Dean Eisner devotes his time to education, business, recreation and the community.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 22, 2012
Neighbors: Dean Eisner

This retired businessman takes on a new job helping area students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Condrick home incorporates a peacock theme. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 22, 2012
Garden Club hosts annual home and garden tour

HGTV has nothing on the Longboat Key Garden Club's 36th annual Home and Garden Tour. On Saturday, March 3, tour-goers will see expertly decorated homes with unique furniture pieces, private art collections and stunning views.

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  • News
Rummage Sale Chairwoman Mary Elizabeth Carey welcomed Steve Bigelow, who was first in line at last year’s rummage sale at St. Mary. File photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 22, 2012
Shoppers rush to the Key for annual rummage sale

It's that time of year again when people scramble to Stella Maris Activity Hall at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church for the Royal Rummage Sale. It's a day when not only the parishioners rejoice, but bargain shoppers join in.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • February 22, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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