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Longboat Key

    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 9, 2010
Commission picks two types of sand

The Town Commission will place a slightly darker sand on the north end's high-erosion beach areas.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 9, 2010
Younger takes his seat, prepares to take stand

Phillip Younger says the issues facing Longboat Key haven't changed since the general election three months ago.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 9, 2010
Budget workshop summarizes issues

The town manager says the millage needs to be raised to maintain the current level of service in a budget year of a 10% decline in property values.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 9, 2010
Trees root of north-end power problem

Florida Power & Light has hired a contractor to trim trees and vegetation near power lines on the north end of the Key in an effort to stop frequent power outages.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 9, 2010
Sand accumulation concerns residents

North-end residents want the sand spit that has accumulated under Longboat Pass Bridge removed.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 9, 2010
The swan caretaker

David Novak remains dedicated to his duty of caring for the Harbour Links family.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2010
Our View

The vote: our economic future

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Weldon Frost
  • June 9, 2010
An open letter to Rep. Buchanan: Be a leader, sir, on coal liquefaction

U.S. coal reserves can produce three times the oil of Saudi Arabia's oil. Now, more than ever, is the time for you to lead on this important resource.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2010
Cops Corner

May 29 A little off the top 8:49 a.m. -- 500 block of Ranger Lane. Property Damage. A man told police he wished to make a formal complaint after realizing that his neighbor's gardener trimmed a bush 6 inches past the property line. Police reprimanded the gardener, who told police he was not licensed to perform trimming skills. The neighbor was exasperated by the situation, telling police it wasn't "a big deal."

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By George Rauch
  • June 9, 2010
Market Watch

Government continually frustrates market

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 9, 2010
Chamber to feature small businesses, big events

Every year, the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce mixes business with pleasure during Small Business Week, when members come together for seminars and socials and to honor small businesses.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 9, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Barbara Ackerman receives Eagle Award; Seven Coldwell Banker agents honored for results

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 9, 2010
Business Observer

Ronald Skipper elected as board member emeritus; Tennis pro Briana Harris joins the Longboat Key Club; Sahra's Treasures celebrates its grand opening

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • June 9, 2010
Personal-training studio opens on Longboat Key

Your Fitness Instructor offers one-on-one personal-training sessions designed for the individual client's specific needs, health history and goals.

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  • News
  • By Donna Swan
  • June 9, 2010
Deal us in

Cappelletti Convention

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