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Longboat Key

A man was pronounced dead in Longboat Pass after performing a dive offshore Thursday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 23, 2011
Man dies after diving accident

A scuba diver was pronounced dead in Longboat Pass last week after performing a 50-foot dive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Scientists and volunteers stake out turtle nests for documentation and protection.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 23, 2011
Mote begins educational turtle walks

The walks are held Saturdays in June and July in collaboration with the Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A Bayfront Park concept plan, along with a recreation center, will not move forward until funds are available.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 23, 2011
Town debates Longboat recreation center

Mayor Jim Brown said the town would not move forward with a recreation center project until funds are available.

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Jackie and Stu Tauber were in charge of the grill at Harbour Circle's End of Season BBQ Sunday, May 22 at the pool.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Harbour Circle's End of Season BBQ

Residents at Harbour Circle held their annual End of Season BBQ Sunday, May 22 at the pool.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jan McCracken, Marilyn and Dave Powell and Karen Berman
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • May 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Havana! evening at Bird Key Yacht Club

Bird Key Yacht Club turns on island flavor Saturday, May 21. The "Havana" themed evening featured Cuban inspired food, sounds by Bossalero and a salsa demonstration by Empire Ballroom Studio.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Colony Lender now has a 95% interest in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's tennis courts.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2011
Colony Lender's ownership share increases

Colony Lender LLC now has a 95% interest in the recreational/resort assets at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. That interest includes the tennis courts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ron Dewick, Jim Jordan, Gary Tungate and Steve Elridge played at last year's tournament.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 20, 2011
Deadline approaches for Longboat Key Invitational

The golf tournament is an annual fundraiser for the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce.

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People make their way around the Durante Gallery looking at Fiore Custode's paintings at the opening of the RCAD Creatives Exhibition Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 19, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: RCAD Creatives Exhibition Opening

The RCAD Creatives Exhibition, featuring Fiore Custode and Nathan Skiles, was opened to the public Thursday, May 19 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Longboat Key
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Hurricane season begins June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 19, 2011
NOAA announces hurricane predictions

The National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration predicts 12 to 18 named storms with winds 39 mph or greater in 2011.

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Elaine Keating is president of the Keating Foundation and a full-time Longboat Key resident.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 19, 2011
Keating reappointed to New College board

Longboat Key philanthropist Elaine Keating's new term will run through 2016.

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Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber wants to sell two penthouse hotel units and the Vagabond beach unit he owns at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 18, 2011
Klauber seeks residency decision

Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber has a contract pending for his living quarters at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. But the contract will fall apart if the town doesn't allow the buyer to live there full time.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2011
Turtle Tracks

Turtle Tracks

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 18, 2011
Community center plans move forward

After a three-hour meeting, the commission reached a compromise to explore possibilities for a new Bayfront Park recreational facility.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 18, 2011
Firefighter pension issues debated

Edward Siedle, the investigator the Firefighters Pension Board hired, said last week that there are problems with the board's investment consultant. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney refuted the claims.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 18, 2011
Summer meetings could be on horizon

The Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board must decide whether it will hold meetings this summer to expedite Comprehensive Plan amendments.

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