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Longboat Key

Jack Wilson, 80, has served on Longboat Key's code enforcement board for two years, he says.
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  • Bret Hauff
  • November 15, 2017
Former teddy bear mogul runs for Longboat's At-Large seat

Jack Wilson, 80, hopes to bring international business experience to the Longboat Town Commission.

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The Rev. Kenneth Blyth, the Rev. Norman Pritchard, the Rev. Gerry Finegan, the Rev. David Danner of All Angels,Rabbi Stephen Sniderman Mimi Horwitz and the Rev. Bill Friederich
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  • Katie Johns
  • November 15, 2017
Longboat Key community invited to Thanksgiving service

The Longboat Key clergy members are preparing for the annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service on Nov. 21.

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President of the local Church Women United Dr. Cheryl McGruder and Longboat Island Chapel Chairwomen Judy Achre. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 15, 2017
Women who worship

Women from several churches throughout Manatee County gathered on Nov. 6 at Longboat Island Chapel for the Church Women United of Manatee County’s World Community Day.

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  • Katie Johns
  • November 15, 2017
Longboat Key Obituaries: Nov. 16, 2017

Dr. Harvey D. Levine and Elvire T. Levy died.

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Irwin Pastor, 75, spent most of his life in the Pepsi business.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • November 15, 2017
At-large commissioner in the race for re-election

Irwin Pastor, a second-term at-large commissioner, says he wants to finish what he's started

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A conceptual layout for Unicorp National Developments proposed resort on the 17.6-former site of the Colony.
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  • Bret Hauff
  • November 15, 2017
Colony unit owner: I want my condos

Colony Beach & Tennis Association board member Blake Fleetwood was the only one to reject the new agreement with Unicorp National Development last week.

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  • Katie Johns
  • November 14, 2017
David Shapiro visits Longboat Key Democrats

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its first meeting of the season Nov. 14.

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  • Katie Johns
  • November 12, 2017
All Angels reunites over brunch

Church members gathered for a welcome back brunch on Nov. 12 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

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  • Katie Johns
  • November 11, 2017
Bird Key toasts to commodore

Commodore Charlie Wilson was honored at the annual Commodore's Ball on Nov. 11.

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Parade Grand Marshal Aaron Cushman, who served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and the Korean War.
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  • Katie Johns
  • November 11, 2017
Longboat Key salutes veterans

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key hosted the fourth annual Veterans Day Parade and Honor Program on Nov. 11.

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  • Katie Johns
  • November 10, 2017
Bacchus on the Beach perfects food and wine pairing

The annual event benefited Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

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Julia Sawyer and Addyson Danforth at an "Aqua Kids" summer camp at Mote.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 9, 2017
Winter camps now offered at Mote

For six days, first through fifth graders can attend winter-themed camps at the aquarium.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 9

Cindy Bucklen captured this Longboat Key sunset at Sutton Place.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • November 9, 2017
Ten Longboat things you missed while you were away

A lot happened while you snowbirds were up north.

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  • November 9, 2017
Zota names leadership team

General manager led operations at the former Longboat Key Hilton.

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