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Longboat Key

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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 12, 2014
Ocean Properties seeks Key Club referendum

The Delray Beach-based company wants to redevelop, but don't expect a replay of the last Key Club application process.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
News Briefs

Longboat Key man charged in road rage stabbing; Hixon takes out commission papers; Hendry County lieutenant finds missing Key woman

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Amore by Andrea proprietors W. Howard Rooks and Andrea Bozzolo. Inset: The interior restaurant seats 210 and includes a bar, formal dining area and basement. Photos by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 12, 2014
That's Amore

The once vacant building at 555 Bay Isles Parkway will host its first customers in more than six years when Amore by Andrea opens Nov. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 2735 Gulf of Mexico Drive has glass walls overlooking the Gulf and a roof-top terrace. Photo courtesy of Roger Pettingell
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 12, 2014
Former Wal-Mart CEO sells Key home

H. Lee Scott sold his Gulf of Mexico Drive home for the not-so-low price of $5.75 million.

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  • News
Groin construction started last week and should be complete by the end of May. Photos by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 12, 2014
Groin construction will bring firm grasp on sand

Public Works Director Juan Florensa said a project to build two groins on the north end of the Key to hold sand took more than three years of behind-the-scenes work.

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Cheryl Loeffler is the new board of trustees chairwoman at Ringling College. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 12, 2014
Community drives Loeffler in Ringling College role

Cheryl Loeffler has two passions: visual arts and work. Her new role as chairwoman of the board of trustees for the Ringling College of Art and Design combines those passions.

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  • News
Jim Crawford helps stock whiskey and other liquors.File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: New businesses

The good news this summer: New businesses and developers are investing in Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Michael Crosby, Mote president and CEO, asked the Sarasota City Commission to support his vision for a bayfront aquarium. Photo by David Conway
  • By David Conway and Robin Hartill
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: Mote: Bayfront Proposal

The City Commission sinks Mote's request for an early commitment to a bayfront aquarium in Sarasota.

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Duncan
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
WELCOME BACK: Hellos and goodbyes

Here's what's old and new on Longboat Key as snowbirds return for season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Korean War era veterans begin their march in the parade.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Day Parade

The new Rotary Club of Longboat Key held its inaugural parade that honored more than 125 veterans.

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Amore by Andrea proprietors W. Howard Rooks and Andrea Bozzolo (Robin Hartill)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 11, 2014
Amore by Andrea opens Thursday

The new Longboat Key restaurant occupies the building at 555 Bay Isles Parkway that's been vacant since Mattison's closed in 2008.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 11, 2014
Rotary Club to hold inaugural Veterans Day parade

The new club's first Veterans Day parade will take place today at 4:30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key Club’s Islandside property is located at the south end of the Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 11, 2014
Ocean Properties seeks Key Club referendum

The Delray Beach-based owner wants voters to decide whether to allow tourism on the Islandside property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Veterans Larry Steagall, John Casey and Bill Evanko
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Veterans Service

On Nov. 9, the Longboat Island Chapel held a service to recognize local veterans in honor of Veterans Day.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Linda Weiss, Evey Huntington, Bob Altman, Betsy Altman and Kimball Leiser
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church welcome back dinner

Christ Church of Longboat Key welcomed its members back to town on Nov. 8.

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