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Longboat Key

    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 11, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales, by Molly Schechter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 11, 2009
Cafe focuses on eating for longevity

Lonjevity Superfood Fusion Cafe focuses on serving food that controls blood-glucose levels.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2009
FDOT schedules road construction meeting

The Florida Department of Transportation will host a public information meeting next week to inform barrier island residents about upcoming construction projects.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 10, 2009
Obituary: Jewell Bailey

Bailey, 89, was a former Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 9, 2009
Ida likely will cause beach erosion

Longboat Key officials warn of wind gusts, severe thunderstorms, potential flooding and rip currents as Tropical Storm Ida churns by in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2009
Philanthropist Janet Kane, 83, dies

The Siesta Key resident was an avid supporter of the Sarasota Family YMCA Foundation, Forty Carrots Family Center, Animal Rescue Coalition and Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2009
Sea turtle tagged by Mote to be released in Dry Tortugas

The adult female turtle was injured by a shark bite and will return to the wild with three flippers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2009
Obituary: Jeannette McClintock Nicol

Jeannette McClintock Nicol, 90, of Longboat Key, died Thursday, Nov. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 9, 2009
Three car burglars arrested

The juveniles may be responsible for the 21 unlocked vehicles that were entered into Oct. 30.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 6, 2009
Public addresses Islandside project

Supporters and opponents of The Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside renovation and expansion made their voices heard Friday, Nov. 6.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2009
Longboat Library switches to winter hours

The library is open six days a week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2009
Homeowners meet to discuss Christ Church plans

The plans call for a 15,000-square-foot church at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 5, 2009
Coalition disputes Islandside project

Islandside Property Owners Coalition attorneys say the project is not compliant with the town's current codes and regulations.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2009
Nine Prudential Palms agents named to Top 5 Network

Membership in the RISMedia network honors top real-estate agents.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 5, 2009
Coalition attorney disputes Key Club project

More than 200 Longboat Key residents, business owners and attorneys filled the temple for the third day of hearings about the Longboat Key Club and Resort's Islandside renovation and expansion project today.

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