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Longboat Key

Myrtle was released this morning from Lido Beach by Mote staff and volunteers.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 8, 2011
Injured sea turtle released from Lido Beach

Myrtle, a 10-year-old loggerhead turtle, was released this morning after six months of rehabilitation at Mote.

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Condominiums and businesses throughout the island are collecting canned goods and prepackaged foods.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 8, 2011
Longboat Kiwanis Club begins food drive

Drop off donations through May 1 at one of 13 locations on Longboat Key.

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Audrey and Milton Lucow
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  • Dora Walters
  • April 7, 2011
GALLERY: Temple Beth Israel Cabaret Night

Cabaret Night was a fun-filled evening April 7, at Temple Beth Israel.

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The town requires that Longboat Key homeowners rent their homes for 30 days or more at a time.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 7, 2011
Longboat Key's rental rule appears safe

A 30-day rental rule the town imposes on single-family homeowners won't be affected by a bill under review in the Legislature.

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue responded to the scene around 11 a.m. Wednesday.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 7, 2011
Firefighters, lifeguards rescue three from Gulf

The rescue occurred Wednesday morning off Longboat Key.

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Female sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs on beaches.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 6, 2011
Sea turtle nesting season begins next month

In preparation for sea turtle nesting season, Sarasota County officials are reminding residents and visitors to turn off lights along coastlines, remove beach accessories after dark and stay away from marked turtle nests on beaches.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
Mercedes stolen from St. Armands home recovered

The car was stolen Sunday night and discovered undamaged the following morning.

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A procedure to repair a wastewater pipe worked last night. The hole near Gulf of Mexico Drive is being filled in today.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 6, 2011
UPDATE: Pipe procedure deemed successful

A leaky wastewater pipe was repaired last night and the pipe won't need to be replaced underneath Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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Patty Buck
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 6, 2011
Buck bakes the cake at Christ Church

When members of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian gather for their monthly dinners, the menu changes and so does the chef. But there is one constant - church member Patty Buck always prepares the dessert.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Mourning doves right at home on Key

For the second year, a pair of mourning doves has nested in a hanging planter just a few feet from the front door of Jim Herrington and Carol Camiener's Emerald Harbor home.

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Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Key resident catches spectacular sunset

Beach Harbor Club resident June Beigbeder, holding the Longboat Observer, recently crossed two items off of her bucket list.

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Pat Farrell, Carolyn Vioni and Diane Van Ess
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Tangerine Bay celebrates with end-of-season barbecue

Tangerine Bay Club held its end-of-season barbecue March 30, at the Bay Isles Beach Club.

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The 25th annual Run for the Turtles event took place Saturday, April 2, on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Sea-turtle supporters run for fun and a cause

The 25th annual Run for the Turtles event took place Saturday, April 2, on Siesta Key Beach.

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  • April 6, 2011
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  • April 6, 2011
Temple Beth Israel to offer entertaining evening

Temple Beth Israel will hold its Cabaret Night at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.

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