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Longboat Key

The Sanctuary condominium association, along with the L’Ambiance association dismissed their de novo challenges.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 1, 2011
L'Ambiance, Sanctuary dismiss de novo challenge

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition will move forward as the case's single plaintiff.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 1, 2011
Obituary: Thomas D. McInerney

Thomas D. McInery of Longboat Key, Fl and Preston Hollow, N.Y. died on Monday, Nov. 21. He was 84.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Longboat Key Town Manager Bruce St. Denis. File Photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 1, 2011
St. Denis to return 401k contribution

According to a memo, the former town manager will return a 401k match that cost the town $10,365.79.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Hurricane Irene was the sole hurricane to hit the United States this year, but the season was actually an active one with 19 tropical storms, compared to the average of 11.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2011
Hurricane season ends today

The 2011 Atlantic hurricane season was a quiet one for Longboat Key and other Florida coastal communities.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robert and Carol Baldwin with Christine and John Brown
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tapas Tuesday

Owners of Euphemia Haye Chef Ray and wife D'Arcy Arpke were inspired from a recent trip to Spain to add a new tapas menu. There were around 40 people at Haye Loft Lounge for Tapas Tuesday on Nov. 29. Attendees sampled the new tapas and Spanish wine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Elton Arellano
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Casa Del Mar Christmas

Staff members, vacationers, renters and owners made sure there was no green left on the Casa Del Mar Christmas tree. It is chock full of silver, red, silver and red, purple and teal tinsel, round shiny ornaments, icicle ornaments and little red bows. The group got together outside of the office on Tuesday, Nov. 29 to decorate the Casa Del Mar family tree.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
One of Scott Pike's paintings. Pike likes painting westerns, despite not knowing much about horses.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 30, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Scott Pike

Read more about Scott Pike in our candid Q&A.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
Toys for Tots taking donations

Michael Saunders and Co. teamed up with Marines to ensure all needy Southwest Florida children receive presents this year through Toys for Tots.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Deborah and Jim Whitman. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
Kiwanis Club has familiar ring to it

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key members have a little jingle in their step - they've started once again ringing the bell in various locations for The Salvation Army.

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  • Neighbors
Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
TBI bag ladies show their stuff

The women of the Judaica Gift Shop at Temple Beth Israel have started calling themselves 'The Bag Ladies,' because they now carry designer handbags.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Bullock has proposed a one-time, $1,000 payment for all full-time town employees, with part-time staffers receiving a pro-rated amount.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2011
Longboat Key town employees could see bonus

The Longboat Key Town Commission unanimously approved an amendment Nov. 17 granting employees a one-time payment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Both sides say this isn’t the end of the case.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2011
Town plans to re-file Armstrong suit

Judge Charles Roberts dismissed the case against James Armstrong without prejudice, but the town will re-file the lawsuit to clarify its intent.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2011
Grandparent scam costs Key man $2,450

A resident sent money via Western Union to a man who claimed to be an attorney representing his grandson.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2011
Amendment takes on age-old issue

The commission agreed that predominantly senior-living facilities should be allowed in a future overlay district in its Comp Plan.

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