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Longboat Key

    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 18, 2010
Backflow inspections to begin

The town's free inspections for backflow prevention devices Key-wide will begin in the next couple of months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Rod Thomson
  • February 18, 2010
MY VIEW: 4 reasons to nix the school tax

The reasons why Sarasota County taxpayers - and parents - should oppose the renewal of the district's special one-mill tax extension continue to mount in stunning fashion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Colony sets up en-deering display

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort holds Valentine's Day deer. No, that's not a typo. The reindeer outside the resort, which were formerly the resort's Christmas decorations, looked lovable with colorful hearts harnessed around their necks for the recent holiday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
The tasty secret is in the sauce

Charlie Robinson, the winner of the first Mike Royko's Rib Challenge in 1982 in Chicago went on to fame and fortune. So, what's next for the chefs in the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's first Rib Fest?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 17, 2010
Quilters stitch together colorful comfort

Every Monday, several women meet at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church for a morning of cutting and stitching.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Key resident has lots to love about Feb. 14

Rosemary Ryan could feel the love on her 70th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Gilly to cut his teeth around town

Throughout the year, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium mascot Gilly the Shark will be making appearances around town to celebrate Mote's 55th birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
White pelican feels the heat at Save Our Seabirds

An 18-pound white pelican healed at Save Our Seabirds in six weeks, giving him enough time to mingle with the flight of white pelicans that will migrate north for summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Obituary: Stanley Edward Zeeman

Stanley Edward Zeeman, 86, was a retired cardiologist.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
Chiles to receive 'Spirit of Manatee Award'

The award recognizes leaders who embody the philanthropic spirit of Manatee County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2010
Briefs

Briefs

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 17, 2010
Sprirted strut

Attendees of the Longboat Island Chapel's Valentine's Day jazz service took to the aisles when the program's finale, 'The Saints,' was played. While the Al Hixon Jazz All-Stars performed, audience members used colorful umbrellas to show off their spirited style. The annual event, which also featured vocalist Chris Brown, drew a large crowd to the church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2010
Brown faces off with Jaleski

Commissioner Jim Brown told Commissioner Gene Jaleski 'to get his head out of the clouds' in an e-mail.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2010
Town declares impasse

The town rejected another revised three-year contract presented by the Longboat Key Fire Rescue union and does not wish to continue negotiations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2010
SYC officials continue to race to meet Cuba regatta deadlines

Snowstorms in Washington, D.C., have delayed a decision about the revived Sarasota-Havana Regatta scheduled for May, which is limited to 100 boats.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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