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Longboat Key

James Cooper and James Kouzaris stayed in one of the 103 bayside units at Whitney Beach condominium.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 20, 2011
'Today Show' broadcasts from Longboat Key

NBC correspondent Lilia Luciano broadcast live this morning about the two British men who were murdered in Newtown.

  • Longboat Key
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The Longboat Key Revitalization Task Force hopes to discuss concepts that developers might consider, including revitalizing Whitney Beach Plaza.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 20, 2011
Revitalization realization

With the Key's newly formed task force, former Mayor George Spoll hopes to spur economic revitalization on Longboat. The goal is to recapture what was lost - not attract new growth.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 20, 2011
Murdered British men spent last days on Key

James Cooper, 25, and James Kouzaris, 24, spent the last days of their lives on Longboat Key.

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The Rev. Bruce Porter signs the wall in the sanctuary.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2011
Members sign off on new building

Excitement was in the air as members of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian got their first look at the interior of their new sanctuary at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2011
Cookie sales have sweet success

Local Girl Scout troops reported the Longboat Key Publix was an unusually good spot for selling Girl Scout cookies this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 20, 2011
Dining could reach new heights

If the allowable height for waterfront restaurants is increased by 5 feet, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub could ask the town to raise its new second story by the same amount.

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  • News
Nine developers will vie for the chance to renovate the 41-year-old Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 20, 2011
Nine potential Colony investors remain

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners will now review a list of nine development proposals more closely in the coming weeks.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 20, 2011
Colony Association pursues foreclosure

Longtime Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber could lose his penthouse apartment and office if liens are not paid.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2011
News Briefs

New Pass Bridge repair scheduled for this week; Firefighter seeks settlement from town; Mote Marine will hold conference on Gulf habitat

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Ficus trees on Sands Point property were trimmed improperly, according to Longboat Key town planner Steve Schield.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 20, 2011
Tree trimming: too much off the top?

After questioning from two Sands Points residents, town planner Steve Schield ruled five ficus trees were improperly cut.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 20, 2011
Key group to hold health-care discussion

The prescription for a healthy Longboat Key has yet to be determined.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2011
OPINION: Grant the Colony extension

Everybody on Longboat Key invariably comments about the tragedy of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2011
U.S. TAX SYSTEM: THE GREATEST SCAM OF ALL

Tax day is over. Good riddance to this day of legalized thievery.

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  • Opinion
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 20, 2011
Zoning board ponders criteria for variances

After an influx of variance requests, the Zoning Board of Adjustment is worried about whether it's using the proper guidelines for granting variances.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2011
Letters To The Editor

Theft victim thankful for church help; Garden Club thankful for volunteers; Key visitor put off by loud music

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