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Longboat Key

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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 10, 2010
Victims of Key accidents in fair condition

Two men were transported by Bayflite to Bayfront Medical Center Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 9, 2010
Colony groups set for liquidation

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May converted the bankruptcy filing Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's partnership to a Chapter 7 liquidation Monday and gave the owners complete control of their units.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 9, 2010
OBITUARY: The Rev. Kenneth 'Father Ken' Higginbotham

The Rev. Kenneth Higginbotham, 82, was serving at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church at the time of his death.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 7, 2010
Bayflite responds to two Key accidents

The men were taken by helicopter Saturday to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 7, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Bayou Tavern

Bayou Tavern Executive Chef Angelo Chiroli shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 6, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Steff's Stuff

Stephanie Claussen opened Steff's Stuff in Whitney Beach Plaza two-and-one-half years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 6, 2010
Brown running for second term

District 4 Commissioner Jim Brown has picked up a commission candidate qualification packet.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 5, 2010
Wallenda to perform on St. Armands Circle

The performance will be filmed for a 'Discovery Channel' program.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 5, 2010
Jaleski creates Longboat website

Former commissioner Gene Jaleski wants residents and visitors to engage in discussions about the future of the island at www.lbkalive.com.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 4, 2010
Business Observer 8/5/10

Business Observer 8/5/10

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan
  • August 4, 2010
Deal Us In: When to duck

West led the deuce of clubs against the three no-trump contract, East played the queen, and South won with his ace.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 4, 2010
Man of vision

The former chief of the company that developed much of Longboat Key says he has hope for the island to fulfill Arvida's vision.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 4, 2010
Tax rate rises to balance budget

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis' recommended budget for fiscal year 2010-11 suggests a millage rate of 1.8872 mills, which is 25.8% higher than the current rate of 1.5 mills.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 4, 2010
Key Club says goodbye to Songster

Longboat Key Club and Resort employees said goodbye to Public Relations Manager Katherine Songster, who will move to New York, at a party Thursday, July 22.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
Turtle Tracks

Turtle Tracks

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