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Tonight at Town Hall the commission is also expected to ratify a one-year contract for its firefighters.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 6, 2011
Longboat commission to approve signage plan

The Longboat Key Town Commission is expected to approve a plan that reduces signage along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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This photograph features olive baboons and is one of approximately 50 images in Dr. Lou Newman's latest show. (Courtesy of Dr. Lou Newman)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 6, 2011
Exhibit to showcase wildlife photography

Dr. Lou Newman's latest show at Plymouth Harbor features photographs of young animals and birds.

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Around 40 people enjoyed good food, coffee, juice and some time to catch up after the service Sunday, June 5 at the All Angels brunch.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Brunch

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church had a brunch to mark the beginning of summer Sunday, June 5 in the parish hall at All Angels.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ellie Russell, 8, paints a ceramic seahorse with all sorts of sea life figures during the World Ocean Day Family Festival Sunday, June 5 at Mote Aquarium.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote celebrates World Ocean Day

Mote Aquarium's World Ocean Day Family Festival took place Sunday, June 5 at Mote Aquarium. The theme of this year's event had a Dr. Seuss theme to it; 'One, Two, Three and the Seas."

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People enjoy wandering around inside the new store Friday, June 3 during Taffy's grand opening at his new store front on St. Armands.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Taffy's Grand Opening

The owners and friends of Taffy Mens Apparel had a celebration Friday, June 3 to celebrate Taffy's grand opening at his new store front on St. Armands.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A sexual battery was reported in a Country Club Shores home last month.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 3, 2011
Sexual battery reported on Longboat Key

A man renting a room in a Country Club Shores home performed a sexual act on his daughter May 13.

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The Florida Protect Our Reefs license plates has raised more than $2.3 million for research, conservation and education.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 3, 2011
Protect Our Reefs license plates raise $274,000

A total 11 awards have been made for coral reef research, conservation and education projects.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 3, 2011
OBITUARY: Dorothea Hall

Dorothea Hall, 83, was a former Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department and the town will work on creating a new three-year contract in June and July.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 2, 2011
Town schedules fire contract meetings

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters will head back to the contract negotiation table this summer.

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Charles Chappell, 5, and his sister, Claudia, 2 1/2, play in the sand Saturday on Longboat’s beach during their vacation at the Sea Gate Club.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 1, 2011
Key's beach plan on the right path

A beach consultant who performed a peer review praised Longboat's beach renourishment schedule and maintenance plan as well as the implementation of The Islander groins.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 1, 2011
Pension board debates next step

The Firefighters Pension Board isn't sure whether it should fire Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, its investment consultant.

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Msgr. Gerry Finegan, Rita Stormes and the Rev. Edward Pick
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2011
St. Mary surprises faithful parishioner

Rita Stormes, a longtime parishioner at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church was honored at a surprise event held recently at the church.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2011
Mating manatees require a little space

Summer is here, and that means love is in the air ... for manatees, that is.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2011
Turtle Tracks

Turtle Tracks

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 1, 2011
Property values to fall again

Taxable values will drop for the fourth year in a row on Longboat Key.

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