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Longboat Key

Austin Gill, Alex Hernandez, Elijah Anderson and Brent Layman
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 3, 2011
GALLERY: Booker High School Jazz Combo at Longboat Chapel

The Booker High School Jazz Combo was featured at the Longboat Island Chapel's April 3 service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John and Michele Powell and Monique and Gerry Breyton aboard their boat, "Caladon"
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • April 3, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Blessing of the Fleet

Sarasota Yacht Club held its annual blessing of the fleet ceremony Sunday, April 3 at the yacht club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dancers from the Sarasota Ballet School kept the crowd on its toes.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 2, 2011
Young artists shine at downtown festival

More than 500 Sarasota County students flocked Five Points Park Saturday, April 2 for the Arts and Cultural Alliance's YouthArts Fest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
First Vice President Karen Richard-Iezzi, speaker Jeremy Wallace, speaker Rod Thomson and President Charles Volkert on Thursday, March 31 during the monthly dinner meeting of the Sarasota Republican Club at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 1, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Republican Club Dinner

The Sarasota Republican Club held their annual dinner and meeting on Thursday, March 31 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Rod Thomson and Jeremy Wallace were the speakers for the evening.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The northbound lane in the 2800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive needs to be cut out to repair a leaking pipe.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 1, 2011
Leaky pipe creates GMD congestion

A leaking wastewater pipe under Gulf of Mexico Drive could create traffic delays near Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This is a photo of a model unit at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. The squatters will be required to take off their shoes upon entering the units, so as not to scuff the new floors.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 1, 2011
Squatters pay cash for keys to Colony

APRIL FOOLS - Neighbors of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort say current guests are squatters, not celebrities, and they want them out of here.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
President Tom Mayers recently requested  the town allocate at least $1,000 annually for the group.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 1, 2011
Historical Society asks for town funds

President Tom Mayers recently requested the town allocate at least $1,000 annually for the group.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Yesterday's storm damaged mobile homes in Twin Shores Thursday. The flying metal also cut a palm tree in half.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 1, 2011
Storm damages Longboat Key community

A 30-second gust of wind and rain damaged 15 Longboat Key mobile homes, tearing off roofs and downing power lines.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2011
Our Town

APRIL FOOLS - Williams' dreams come crashing down; Longboat provides novel backdrop

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Clair
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 1, 2011
ELECTION DEBACLE

APRIL FOOLS - Because all town elections from the last four years are invalid due to advertising errors, the Town Commission must hold an emergency special election to re-vote for all commissioners.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 1, 2011
Key license-plate cameras to reduce crime, raise funds

APRIL FOOLS -- Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle is investigating a license-plate recognition system that would give Key residents exclusive rights to the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tricycle rider Freda Perrotta follows all the rules of the road, such as wearing a helmet, when she cruises down Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 1, 2011
Longboat tricycle riders want third-wheel treatment to halt

APRIL FOOLS - A new battle is pedaling its way onto Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2011
By the numbers

APRIL FOOLS - The town is currently facing a projected budget shortfall of $667,388.01 due to declining property values and skyrocketing pension costs. Fortunately, the Organizational Review Subcommittee found creative ways to cut town costs and are holding officials responsible for every penny. Here is a breakdown of how they will make up for the shortfall.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 1, 2011
In Brief

APRIL FOOLS -- Repaving to take residents down memory lane; Heat is on for Longboat volunteer firefighters; Paradise found in U.S. Census Bureau numbers

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Susie Klingeman with Henry, Eleanor, Tracy and Lily Stalza in Lilly Pulitzer
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 31, 2011
GALLERY: Lilly Pulitzer and La Mariee

Models sporting fashions from Lilly Pulitzer and La Mariee stalked the runways at Bird Key Yacht Club's latest style show.

  • Sarasota
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