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Longboat Key

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  • 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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  • 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.

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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.

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  • 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.

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

Business Observer 8/5/10

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
Turtle Tracks

Turtle Tracks

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
Dora takes a much knee-ded vacation to Georgia

Dora takes a much knee-ded vacation to Georgia

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
Home set for demolition stripped of valuables

Home set for demolition stripped of valuables

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2010
Christ Church honors facilities manager

Christ Church honors facilities manager

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 4, 2010
Interview process begins for Longboat residents

A subcommittee formed to review town operations at Town Hall interviewed two potential candidates last week.

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