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Longboat Key

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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 25, 2010
Key resident elected Children's Guardian Fund president

Alan Quinby is the organization's new president.

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  • Maria Amodio
  • May 25, 2010
Man on the Street: Aquatic Adventures

The Longboat Observer asked some young visitors at Mote Marine what their favorite exhibit at the aquarium is.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 25, 2010
Jaleski resigns from Town Commission

Commissioner Gene Jaleski, who vas voted to the Longboat Key Town Commission in March 2009, sent his resignation from the commission Tuesday, May 25 to Town Manager Bruce St. Denis and Mayor George Spoll.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 24, 2010
Mote to launch second underwater robot

The autonomous underwater vehicle will be launched off of Key West.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 24, 2010
Broadway beach access gets sign replacement

The signs provide information about sharing the beach.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 24, 2010
Vision Plan subcommittee formation begins

The Planning and Zoning Board will select two members of its board at its June regular meeting to sit on a subcommittee that reviews the town's Vision Plan.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 22, 2010
Harbour Links swan family reunited

The reunion took place after seven cygnets went to their first veterinarian visit.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 21, 2010
SCVB announces National Tourism Week winners

The awards honored four leaders in the hospitality industry.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 21, 2010
Whitney Beach Deli & Wines restaurant closes

The restaurant was operating as Isabelle's Restaurant under the management of Linda Loscalzo.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 21, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Behind the science

This Saturday's program at Mote will give participants a chance to explore Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 21, 2010
Property values expected to fall another 10%

An average 10% drop in property values on Longboat Key is expected for the third consecutive year.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Maria Amodio
  • May 21, 2010
Store Around the Corner: Wet Noses

Wet Noses pet boutique has a unique selection of gifts and pet products.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 21, 2010
Confidential document appears at Town Hall

Commissioner Gene Jaleski submitted a Longboat Key Club and Resort pro-forma statement dated August 2006 to the town last week.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2010
Commission tentatively chooses whiter sand

The Town Commission also approved code amendments proposed by The Longboat Key Club and Resort, which make its Islandside renovation-and-expansion project more defensible legally.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 20, 2010
Commission will consider oil spill plans

The Town Commission will also hear updates about plans for a beach project on the north end of the island and the town's 2010-11 beach-wide project.

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