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Longboat Key

    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 27, 2010
OBITUARY: Marvin Donalds

Marvin Donalds, 87, was a manufacturing executive.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 27, 2010
OBITUARY: Eugene Schwartz

Eugene Schwartz, 92, was a former resident of Longboat Key.

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Longboat Key firefighter/paramedic Brandon Desch guided the pink fire truck as it arrived this morning at Longboat Key Publix. Longboat firefighters are wearing pink T-shirts today in support of women's cancer awareness.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 27, 2010
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Longboat firefighters think pink

Longboat Key firefighter/paramedics welcomed a pink fire truck to Publix Monday as part of the 2010 Pink Fire Trucks Tours 2010. The tour supports women's cancer awareness.

  • Longboat Key
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Karen Gallagher, Bill and Betsy Satterfield and Bob Gallagher
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 25, 2010
BKYC members team up to tailgate

Bird Key Yacht Club members sported their college team attire for a tailgating party Saturday, Sept. 25.

  • Sarasota
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Andy and Judy Zirna
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 25, 2010
SYC say aloha to luau

Sarasota Yacht Club members went Hawaiian at a luau held Saturday, Sept. 25.

  • Sarasota
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The trolley service on Longboat Key will continue while leaders discuss its future.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 24, 2010
Trolley meeting scheduled

The Manatee County Commission agreed to hold off on eliminating its Longboat Key trolley route for the rest of the year.

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Dr. Kumar Mahadevan is president of Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 24, 2010
U.S., Cuban and Mexican scientists to attend conference at Mote

The conference is the fourth meeting of the Trinational Initiative for Marine Science.

  • Longboat Key
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Florida Olive Oil Co. stocks over 30 different flavors of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • September 24, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Florida Olive Oil Co.

With flavors like cinnamon pear and habanero lime, Florida Olive Oil Co. takes cooking to a whole new level.

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Planning and Zoning Board member Pat Zunz discussed the revisions to the town's Vision Plan Thursday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 23, 2010
Commission will update Comprehensive Plan

The Town Commission also agreed on font styles for Gulf of Mexico wayfinding signs that will not be blank for much longer.

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The commission also will hear a presentation from FDOT officials today regarding the number of signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 23, 2010
Commission will discuss Comprehensive Plan today

The Town Commission will discuss a looming review to its Comprehensive Plan at its regular workshop at noon today.

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GOP candidates Jim Boyd, Doug Holder, Rep. Ray Pilon and Steven Fields attended the event.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
LBK Republican Club kicks off season

The Republican Club of Longboat Key kicked off the season Wednesday, Sept. 22 with a party at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Melanie Brokaw, Goldsmith Chiropractic & Acupuncture, and Sharon Viner, CNL Bank
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
LLSA Chamber checks in at Helmsley Sandcastle

Approximately 65 Chamber members gathered for a Business After Hours at the Lido Key hotel.

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Andrew Hlywa is the owner of Whitney Beach Plaza, which is currently in foreclosure.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
Whitney Beach sale likely, but not to grocery developer

A Boston-based company recently put down a deposit on the plaza and is exploring various concepts.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2010
It's called Manatee County for a reason

Lands End resident Tom Mayers spotted a group of nine manatees swimming in the bay at the north end of Longboat Key.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2010
St. Jude Luncheon tickets on sale

The luncheon will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in the parking area of Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.

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