Longboat Key

Kurt Schultheis
November 23, 2010

Commission's reaction frustrates Key resident

After Weldon Frost's request to discuss the issue, the commission decided not to spend money to eradicate raccoons from the island.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
November 23, 2010

Our View

Faith, hope, thanksgiving

Longboat Key
Opinion

Robin Hartill
November 23, 2010

Character Sketches

Longboat Key author H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin looks close to home to find novel inspiration.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
November 23, 2010

Pension audit approved

The Firefighters Pension Board agreed to hire two separate companies to perform an audit of its pension for $65,000.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
November 23, 2010

Beach project could be delayed one year

By delaying the beach project, the town could use an inlet-management pass study to determine the best Key sand solutions.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
November 23, 2010

Key trolley funding decision postponed

The Town Commission hopes a trolley agreement that doesn't require the town to contribute $100,000 to the service can be reached before the end of the year.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
November 23, 2010

Letters to the editor

Road work is a deterrent for future visits; Tourism will help put Longboat at No. 1

Longboat Key
Opinion

Observer Staff
November 23, 2010

Nov. 10 Shopping switch 12:51 p.m. - 600 block of Buttonwood Drive. Lost Property. A woman reported that while in a grocery store she misplaced her tan purse, which included a white alligator-skin wallet. Store employees reviewed store tapes and discovered the woman mistakenly put some dairy items in the wrong shopping cart. Her original cart and purse were located.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Rachel S. OHara
November 23, 2010

Neighbors: Steve and Penny Koerner

Steve Koerner, 58, and Penny Koerner, 57, rode their bicycle built for two from Colorado Springs, Colo., to their home in Twin Shores on Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
November 23, 2010

Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Nov. 12 through Nov. 18, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

Longboat Key
Real Estate

By Stuart and Lois Scheyer
November 23, 2010

Alluring Aspen

When most people think of Aspen, they envision skiing, summer festivals and high prices. It's worth a visit to see if the mountain mecca's attractions appeal to you.