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Longboat Key

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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 18, 2014
Daly vs. Grossman; Jaleski vs. Younger

The town has two contested races after the deadline passes for candidates to qualify.

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  • By Robin Hartill and Kurt Schultheis
  • November 18, 2014
Buried proposal

Voters won't decide on underground utilities in March. But that doesn't mean the idea is grounded.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Our View

Between the (utility) lines

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Michael Beaumier, of Gilbane Building Co., co-developers Patrick DiPinto, and David Hargreaves, attorney Brenda Patten, Mark Sultana of DSDG Architects, Tim Helsey, of Gilbane Building Co. and Tom Denslaw, of DSDG Architects. Photo by Kristen Herhold
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 18, 2014
Park Residences on Lido off to constructive start

On Nov. 14, Park Residences of Lido Key at 129 Taft Drive held its groundbreaking ceremony. The residences will be the first condos built on Lido Key since 2007.

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The Longboat Key Club's Islandside property has a maximum density of 1,588 units, of which 845 have been built. The town must hold a referendum to determine if voters want tourism on the property. Courtesy of the Longboat Key Club and Resort
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 18, 2014
Ocean Properties still finalizing Islandside concept

The Delray Beach-based company plans to hold discussions with the town and IPOC as it determines plans, including how many units to build.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 18, 2014
Judge rules against Colony Lender in damages claim

There's one ruling down, many more to go in the nonstop litigation involving the shuttered tennis and beach resort.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
News Briefs

Town hires new planner; Key Club manager seeks Sunday morning alcohol sales; Sarasota Bay Fishing Forum seeks local anglers; Scheduling error results in no underground utilities video

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Barr Dunn at the Gourmet Lawn Party in 2012. File photo
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 18, 2014
Edith Barr Dunn to say goodbye to 50/50 raffle

This year's Lawn Party will be her last hurrah as leader of the yellow apron ladies.

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Photo by Kristen Herbold
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 18, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Mary Elizabeth Carey

Some people bounce from place to place as they work their way up the corporate ladder. Not Mary Elizabeth Carey.

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  • Neighbors
Doug Terry submitted this photo of Zachery Barstow, 9, and Dylan Barstow, 5, playing in the waves at sunset on Anna Maria Island. The brothers are the grandsons of Nick and Bonnie-Makkinje Barstow.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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Arthur Ancowitz and partner Ina Schnell
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Arthur Ancowitz book party

On Nov. 17, Longboat Key resident Arthur Ancowitz celebrated the publishing of his book of rhyming poetry, The Bard In Me.

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Voters will decide on two Longboat Key Town Commission seats in March.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2014
2015 election: Daly vs. Grossman, Jaleski vs. Younger

The town has two contested races after the deadline for candidates to qualify.

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The entry for the team of Christy McDonald Atkinson and Walter “The Amazing Walter” McDonald.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 16, 2014
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Siesta Key Crystal Classic; Putts for Mutts; St. Armands Key Lutheran Church pet blessing; and MORE!

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Millie Serling and Phyllis Ploener
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sanctuary Welcome Back Party

On Nov. 15, Sanctuary condominium association held its welcome back party at the community's clubhouse.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 14, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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