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Longboat Key

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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2010
Leatherback turtle released after two days of rehab

Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Hospital treated one of its largest patients ever recently. Lizzy, a 787-pound leatherback sea turtle rescued from Lee County, came to Mote for rehabilitation after stranding Tuesday, Jan. 5. She was released more than 20 miles off the coast of St. Petersburg two days later.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2010
Historic discounts offered on merchandise

Pining for a peacock T-shirt? Then become a member or renew your membership at the Longboat Key Historical Society and receive 10% off all merchandise at the group's museum, 6826 Gulf of Mexico Drive. But act now. The deal is history Feb. 1. Visit longboatkeyhistory.org.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2010
Briefs

Briefs

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2010
Kiwanis Club seeks 2009 Citizen of the Year nominees

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is accepting nominations for its 2009 Citizen of the Year Award.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2010
Circle tenants wonder what's in store

Three of four tenants in the former Maus & Hoffman building, on St. Armands Circle, said they were given notice of termination of their leases in November.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2010
On cold night, special hat is one hot item

On Jan. 6 at Harry's Continental Kitchens' wine tasting, more than one person asked Gary Steinman to sell the hat off his head.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2010
Mote seeks supplies to benefit cold-stunned turtles

The Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital continues to treat turtles affected by cold weather.

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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 20, 2010
Water baby

Brisk winds and a chilly water temperature didn't deter 13-month-old Jordan Atkins, who splashed in the surf at the north end of Longboat Key Jan. 19. Jordan's mom, Kayle, said Jordan loves the beach and that he keeps trying to swim while in the bathtub.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2010
Longboat BP to go postal

The gas station will also serve as Longboat Key's only contract post office.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2010
Canines think it's doggone cold, too

Last week was doggone cold. So when Romeo, a Great Dane, went for his Wednesday walk on the north end of Longboat Key with his owners, Amanda and Joe Sikorski, he bundled up in his red sweater.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 20, 2010
Jewfish dock in jeopardy

A decision by two boards to postpone a dock-variance request could put Jewfish Key's main dock, one residents depend upon to get to and from the island, in jeopardy.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 20, 2010
Early voting continues this week

The town of Longboat Key is holding early voting for a town-wide preliminary election for District 1 candidates Lynn Larson, Lee Pokoik and incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg through Friday, Jan. 22, at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2010
Larson, Pokoik: Win either way

Three good candidates. Incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg and challengers Lynn Larson and Lee Pokoik. They are vying for the Longboat Key Town Commission District 1 seat because they want to protect and improve your quality of life.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 20, 2010
Harry's attains some outdoor seats

The Planning and Zoning Board's approval Tuesday allows Harry's Continental Kitchens to convert its 16 seats, used as a waiting area, under the restaurant's roof overhang into outdoor dining.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2010
Jewels on the bay

This year's tour features two homes on Longboat Key to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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