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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
These are beach daisies. When Ponce De Leon found Florida, he was impressed with the flora. Hence the origin of the word "Florida:" flowered, or feast of flowers.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 6, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Florida etymology

These are beach daisies. When Ponce De Leon found Florida, he was impressed with the flora. Hence the origin of the word "Florida:" flowered, or feast of flowers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tyler Kaisi, Maya Kaisi, Nick Slimick and Sierra Pittman.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 6, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Festival sARTee Kick Off

Festival sARTee's kick-off hosted by Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design featured Inspired Journeys containing two exhibits, "Fresh Paints" and "Provocative Petticoats," and a performance by the Sailor Circus on Thursday, Oct. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2011
Tickets on sale for gourmet party

Tickets are now on sale for the Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party (formerly called the St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon), which takes place Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside golf course driving range.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2011
Aging in Paradise has new website

The Aging in Paradise center at the Longboat Island Chapel now has a new website: aginginparadise.org.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ally Kukanza helps Mote scientists release rescued hatchlings back into the Gulf of Mexico. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2011
Selfless birthday wish for the turtles

Allison Kukanza opted out of birthday presents for her ninth birthday earlier this month; instead, she asked that donations be made to Mote's Sea Turtle Hatchling Hospital, which her family donated to Mote.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Bullock stands outside of Longboat Key Town Hall before Monday night’s commission meeting.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 5, 2011
FULL STORY: Bullock receives one-year contract

Town Commission voted 6-1 for longtime Sarasota County deputy administrator.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • 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
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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.

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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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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.

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  • 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
  • News
  • 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

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