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Longboat Key

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2011
Our View: Start with a blank sheet

There is no point ranting or scolding for the selection Monday night of David Bullock as Longboat Key's new interim town manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jim Brown and his daughter, Sue Rico, talk Monday afternoon at his home at the Twin Shores Mobile Home Park.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 5, 2011
Jim Brown leaves behind a legacy

After 35 years on Longboat Key, Jim Brown, former mayor, town commissioner and champion of the island bids adieu to his home.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Robert Lincoln
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 5, 2011
DCA reverses Islandside ruling

The Florida Department of Community Affairs reversed a previous ruling, but the significance of the decision has yet to be determined.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 5, 2011
Lighthouse Point dock project creates waves

The proposed expansion plan reached stormy waters last week, when a fight broke out between two neighbors.

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  • News
David Bullock. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 5, 2011
Q & A with Interim Town Manager David Bullock

After 14 years at the No. 2 spot with Sarasota County, David Bullock will take charge as Longboat Key interim town manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Blues Pig performed at last year’s fish fry. File photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 5, 2011
Historical Society fish fry gets new name

This year, the Longboat Key Historical Society and Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub will host the society's annual fish fry under a new name: "Grouper vs. Mullet Fry Off."

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jessica Luck
  • October 5, 2011
Education Center offers lifelong learning opportunities

Fall semester classes and workshops begin Oct. 17. Registration is open now.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2011
News Briefs

Manatee County to honor Euphemia Haye chef; Commission meetings now available live-stream; Commission creates audit selection committee; ZBA, code enforcement meetings canceled

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Castaway
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • October 5, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 5, 2011
Town manager benefits: How Longboat stacks up

How does Longboat Key compare to other municipalities in terms of the salary and benefits offered to its town manager?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
If you have information related to recent burglaries, contact Longboat Key Police Capt. Pete Cumming at 316-1977.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 5, 2011
UPDATE: Key police arrest burglary suspects

Three Bradenton men have been charged with one count each of burglary and could face additional charges.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Wireless communications antennas have evolved; Effective communication is key to doing business; Hiring Bullock was a mistake, get permanent manager now

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This red shouldered hawk was found at a waste site with its feathers singed off. A similar case required a healing time of 10 months.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 5, 2011
Seabird safe haven seeks community awareness

Behind the wooden fences and the echoing chirps that bounce through the parking lot between Save Our Seabirds and Mote Marine Aquarium are various species of birds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Drake submitted this sunrise photo, taken in the Village on the north end of the Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2011
Weekly Winner Double Vision

Michael Drake submitted this sunrise photo, taken in the Village on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Read this week's Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

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