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Joe Gruters, Zenobia Davis, Norma Brown, Senator Mike Haridopolos and President of the Sarasota Republican Club Chuck Volkert
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dinner with Mike Haridopolos

The Republican Club of Sarasota had their annual monthly dinner meeting Thursday, June 16 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The guest speaker was Senator Mike Haridopolos, President of the Florida Senate and candidate for election to the U.S. Senate.

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Commissioner Lynn Larson urged Town Manager Bruce St. Denis to keep cutting the budget Thursday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 16, 2011
Commission urges more budget cutting

The Longboat Key Town Commission urged Town Manager Bruce St. Denis to continue to find ways to cut a $224,000 budget shortfall.

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Andrew Bers is broker-associate at the Re/Max Alliance Group Longboat Key office.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 16, 2011
Andrew Bers earns ABR designation

The designation is awarded after coursework in buyer representation.

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Beverly “Bev” Shapiro holds the Marine Corps coat that belonged to her late husband, Mel, along with the Marine Corps cap he often wore.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2011
Memorial melody

Beverly Shapiro and her late husband, Mel, wanted to hear the Marine Hymn at Sarasota's Memorial Day parade. Now, the hymn will play at future events.

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Currently, Longboat Key visitors cannot stay at an island hotel like the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Hotel for more than 30 days.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 15, 2011
P&Z promotes tourism stays

Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board is willing to allow visitors to rent a tourism unit on Longboat Key for longer than 30 days.

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Just months ago, there was no sand behind the Longbeach condominiums seawall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 15, 2011
Beach project almost complete

Longboat Key Town Manager Bruce St. Denis is hopeful he can re-open the popular North Shore Road beach access in time for the Fourth of July weekend.

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There have been four sea-turtle lighting violations this summer so far.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 15, 2011
Sea-turtle lighting fines begin

The Longboat Key Code Enforcement Board entered into stipulation agreements with four sea-turtle lighting violators this season.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2011
'The Castaway' is 'rescued' at The Observer

Most folks know artist Jorge Blanco for his bright, geometric sculptures around Sarasota. But, back in his hometown of Caracas, Venezuela, Blanco is famous for his poetic comic strip, "The Castaway."

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Sirius Miller
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2011
An ode to a Sirius-ly beloved dog

Longboat Key lost a good and faithful friend last month.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2011
Historical Society seeks T-shirt designs

The Longboat Key Historical Society is holding a contest for the best beach T-shirt.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2011
Chamber still means (small) business

There's something about business people - they're just so darned busy.

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Mote intern Kathryn Shaughneyssy holds Wicker before his release.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2011
Wicker, the green turtle, swims back home to sea after Lido send-off

What's in a name? Plenty for this turtle.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • June 15, 2011
Deal us in

A gutsy partner makes a jump bid

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Rita Mangione submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Bird's-eye view

Rita Mangione submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: BIRD'S-EYE VIEW

WEEKLY WINNER: BIRD'S-EYE VIEW

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