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Bill Funkhouser submitted this sunset photo, taken on Holmes Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2011
Weekly Winner: Pastoral Pastel

Bill Funkhouser submitted this sunset photo, taken on Holmes Beach.

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  • Neighbors
The weak system is expected to continue moving west-northwest.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 2, 2011
Town monitors tropical-storm disturbance

If the system weakens, it could move toward the eastern Gulf of Mexico.

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Jim Eatrides has collected more than 600 petitions from residents, visitors and workers who want a north-end cell tower.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 1, 2011
Cell tower plan submitted to town

Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barlile submitted an application this morning to the P&Z Department.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

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Klauber’s penthouse living quarters, known as Unit 500, has a $1.4 million overdue loan and the Vagabond beachfront unit has a $1.8 million overdue loan.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 1, 2011
Unit owner to foreclose on Klauber

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owner Andy Adams is foreclosing on overdue bank loans for Dr. Murray "Murf" J. Klauber's residential and Vagabond units.

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A sign on the entrance to company headquarters states: 'There are NO BCMT payroll checks today.'
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 29, 2011
Beth Callans Management closes temporarily

Board members of local communities managed by the Longboat Key-based company say they were told today that the firm has closed for the short term.

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Mote's Seahorse Conservation Laboratory raises lined seahorses, as well as pygmy seahorses.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2011
Mote's seahorses shipped all around the U.S.

Mote's Seahorse Conservation Laboratory has now shipped seahorse to 50 zoos and aquariums around the country.

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Westchester condominium is located in the 4800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 29, 2011
Westchester unit destroyed by fire

The state fire marshal's office is investigating last night's fire.

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"I remain hopeful that the parties at the Colony are able to reach a practical solution to the degree necessary to reestablish the Colony as a first-class resort worthy of its history," said town attorney David Persson.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 29, 2011
Persson comments on Colony ruling

Town attorney David Persson wrote that town involvement shouldn't be necessary because of a continuance the commission granted in May.

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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 29, 2011
Obituary: Elaine Rutledge Hover

Elaine Rutledge Hover, formerly of Longboat Key, died July 22.

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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 29, 2011
Obituary: Marguerita Ann 'Peggy' Myford Gadoury

Marguerita Ann 'Peggy' Myford Gadoury, 63, of Longboat Key, died July 24.

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Colony Beach & Tennis Resort longtime owner Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber, right, and his daughter, former Colony General Manager Katie Moulton, left, said they feel vindicated by an appeals judge's ruling.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 29, 2011
Colony appeal rulings favor Klauber

An appeals court judge has reversed Colony Beach & Tennis Resort August 2009 bankruptcy rulings.

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Joe Tine and Shelia Lewis talk about their business prior to having lunch Thursday, July 28 at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: LLSA at Fleming's

The Longboat Key, Lido Key and St. Armands Chamber of Commerce had a luncheon Thursday, July 28 at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 28, 2011
Griffin to release latest novel in December

Longboat Key writer H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin's latest novel, 'Collateral Damage' will be available nationwide.

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A turtle nest at 4795 Gulf of Mexico Drive will be excavated tomorrow.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 27, 2011
Nest opening to take place tomorrow

A Longboat Key turtle nest will be excavated at 8 p.m. tomorrow.

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