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Longboat Key

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 8, 2010
DCA requests more time

The Department of Community Affairs heard arguments in August from the Islandside Property Owners Coalition and the town of Longboat Key about code changes.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 8, 2010
Casa del Mar's assistant manager steps up to 25 years

Mark Meador began working at the resort in 1985, after Hurricane Elena struck.

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  • By Rod Thomson
  • September 8, 2010
My View: The Dream Crushers

My View: The Dream Crushers

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  • September 8, 2010
Our View: Pension pit grows deeper

Our View: Pension pit grows deeper

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  • September 8, 2010
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 8, 2010
'Diamonds' dazzle at CD release party

Sally Keyes and Norma Companaro were the true stars of the evening when they gathered with friends and family members Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Keyes' home to celebrate the release of their CD, "Diamonds in the Rough."

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jessica Luck
  • September 8, 2010
St. Jude luncheon prepares for gourmet gathering

The 29th annual St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in the Temple Beth Israel parking lot, 567 Bay Isles Road.

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  • September 8, 2010
Cops Corner

Aug. 23 Safe and secure 9:33 p.m. - 500 block of Schooner Lane. Alarm. Police responded to an alarm and found a sliding glass door to a home unlocked. The door was secured and the alarm was reset.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
Business Observer

Anna Maria businesses form merchants group; Richard Crawford opens Edward Jones branch; The Columbia Restaurant celebrates 1905 Day; and New martini drink benefits Gulf Coast oil spill victims.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 8, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Longboat Key Coldwell agents share insights

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 8, 2010
Key Real Estate: Bay Isles home sells for $1.5 million

Of the week's sales, four took place on Longboat Key, including one in Manatee County, and two occurred on Lido Key. Of the week's sales, two sold at prices of $1 million or more.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Aug. 27 through Sept. 2, in order of dollar amounts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan
  • September 8, 2010
Deal Us In: Staying on the defense

South's leap to three notrump over his partner's opening bid showed 16 to 18 high-card points and 4-3-3-3 distribution. North, who really should have opened with a bid of one notrump, added the known points and bid what he thought he could make.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2010
WEATHER: Sunset Swim

Nicole Graziano submitted this sunset photo, taken at Mark II, 4014 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 7, 2010
Water shut-offs scheduled on LBK

Neighborhoods south of Bay Isles Road will have water shut-offs and boil alerts this month.

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