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Commissioner Robert Siekmann suggested the entire commission review the town’s three pension plans at least twice a month. Photo by Dora Walters.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 23, 2011
TOP STORY FEB.: Commission focuses on pension problem

The commission spent more than three hours Monday discussing the town's increasing unfunded liability in its three pension plans.

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Vocalist Ozanda Gray performed in the "Sounds of Music" concert in January at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: January, 2011

Take a look back at photos from this year in The Longboat Observer.

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  • Neighbors
This August 1997 aerial of the north end of Longboat Key was taken just months after a 1996 interim beach renourishment project was completed. Photos courtesy of the town of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 22, 2011
TOP STORY, JAN.: Beach project in limbo

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis wants direction on how the town should move forward with renourishing its beaches.

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Saul and Florence Putterman. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2011
65 years and going strong

Florence and Saul Putterman, of Lido Key, celebrate 65 years together.

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The plan will include the historic Longbeach Village, along with other parts of the north end.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 21, 2011
New College students to design north-end plan

The Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force announced a joint effort that will result in a design charrette of the historic north-end.

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David Bullock said that an appraisal would be the starting point for consideration of the purchase.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 21, 2011
Town considers Bay Isles property

The Longboat Key Town Commission authorized an appraisal of a property adjacent to Publix that isn't under contract with the supermarket chain.

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 21, 2011
Education Center offers continuing opportunities

The Longboat Key Education Center's motto suggests it's never too late to continue learning and expanding one's knowledge.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 21, 2011
Bills don't make cents to commission

The commission will discuss a resolution opposing two bills that could eliminate the town's business-tax receipt program.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 21, 2011
Town discusses law of the landscape

The law of landscaping requirements could soon have a slightly different look. The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus at its Dec. 15 regular workshop to forward two ordinances related to landscaping for first reading and public hearing.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 21, 2011
Magazine sales solicit warnings from police

Longboat Key police have issued at least six warnings in December to individuals selling magazine subscriptions without permits.

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Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile stand behind copies of the applications they filed with the Longboat Key Planning Zoning & Building Department to bring a cellular tower to the Longboat Island Chapel property.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 21, 2011
Q&A with Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile

Jim Eatrides, of Alpha-Omega Communications Inc., and Kevin Barile, of Ridan Industries II LLC, hope to bring a 150-foot stealth cellular tower to the Longboat Island Chapel. Here, the Eatrides and Barile sound off on their application.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Town Commission needs to show fiscal responsibility; We won't come back if dogs on the beach; Dogs do not need access to Longboat's beaches

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Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 21, 2011
Neighbors: Weldon Frost

The residents of less-tropical places may have Jack Frost nipping at their noses, but Longboat Key has it's own 'Frost' - Weldon Frost. He has been ringing the bell for the Salvation Army for 23 years at the most lucrative bucket in all of Sarasota County - the Longboat Key Publix.

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Courtesy photos
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2011
Watch donations grow

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch, thanks to support from volunteer efforts, the community and a Harry's Continental Kitchens wine tasting fundraiser, announced its 2011 donations to Mote Marine Laboratory.

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McKitrick
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2011
Back in the swing of things

Arlene McKitrick was in bed for five weeks due to a flu strain she picked up while competing in an international golf tournament in France.

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