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Longboat Key

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  • May 27, 2009
Worship Services

Worship Services

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  • May 27, 2009
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 27, 2009
Plot thickens at annual mystery conference

Mystery. Mayhem. Murder. It's all coming to the Lido Beach Resort Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, when mystery readers and writers from across the state converge for the fifth annual Mystery Florida conference.

  • Longboat Key
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  • May 27, 2009
Cops Corner

Cops Corner

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 27, 2009
Town to assist Key Club Moorings channel dredge

The town will become a co-applicant to a minor dredging project that will open up a channel that both marina and Longboat Key Bay Isles homeowners use.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 27, 2009
Town Commission moves forward with park plans

The Bayfront Park concept plan that includes a new 15,000-square-foot building and a multi-use recreation area will require behind-the-scenes work from town staff.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2009
Our View: Economically, a 'unipole' is it

To hear a wireless communications expert explain Longboat Key's cellphone options, you can see why unipoles on the north end make sense.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 27, 2009
Whitney Beach public, but still private

The signs at Whitney Beach Plaza used to warn beachgoers that their cars would be towed if they parked in the shopping center. But, now, Andrew Hlywa, the plaza's owner, has a different message for those headed to the beach: They can park at Whitney Beach Plaza and use the 12 restrooms at Whitney Beach Deli & Wines for free.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2009
Longboat Arms welcomes a new season with annual summertime bash

Longboat Arms held its annual summer bash poolside May 11, with a potluck cookout. There was plenty of dancing.

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  • May 27, 2009
Welcome to the world, baby!

Hayne Richard Falck, the son of Ellie and Vic Falck, was born 6:30 a.m. Friday, April 17.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
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  • May 27, 2009
Michelle Donato earns dance awards

Michelle Donato earns dance awards

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 27, 2009
Millage to increase?

A budget that attempts to maintain existing service levels will require the town of Longboat Key to implement a higher millage rate for the second year in a row.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 21, 2009
Town gives Village $3,000 for peacocks

The Longboat Key Town Commission will give the Longbeach Village Association $3,000 each summer to cull the number of peacocks in the Village.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 21, 2009
Planning board requests sign help

B.J. Webb, chairwoman of the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board, asked the Town Commission for help in reducing the number of signs on Longboat Key.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 21, 2009
Commission moves forward with park

The Town Commission decided Thursday, May 21 to leave the baseball field out of the Bayfront Park concept, which will require lengthy zoning changes.

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