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Longboat Key

    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 3, 2014
Primary election: How Longboat voted

The following are vote totals for Longboat Key in the Sarasota and Manatee County precincts for the Aug. 26 primary election.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 3, 2014
Our View

How a forlorn Russian changed lives

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  • Opinion
The demolition of the former Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort began Aug. 28.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 2, 2014
Demolition begins at former Longboat Key Hilton

Site owner Ocean Properties is now another step closer in redeveloping the property.

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  • News
William Shell, Pharaoh Tyehimba, Ryan Gray and Charles Nichols
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 68th annual Labor Day Regatta

Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted its 68th annual Labor Day Regatta Saturday, Aug. 30, at Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

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  • Neighbors
Warren and Jean Lexton with Catherine and Arthur Armitage
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Labor Day Celebration

Bird Key Yacht Club kicks off Labor Day weekend with its Labor Day Celebration Party Friday, Aug. 29, at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This week’s FYI Friday features a murder investigation, an election recap and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 29, 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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The partition suit centers on 2.3 acres of recreational property in the 17-acre, shuttered resort.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 29, 2014
Colony Lender files partition suit against Adams

The partition suit centers on 2.3 acres of recreational property in the 17-acre, shuttered resort.

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The unit is located in the Gulf-front Beach Residences on Lido Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 28, 2014
Lido condo sells for $3.7 million list price

Unit 1102 at the Ritz-Carlton-managed Beach Residences sold Tuesday for $3.7 million.

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  • News
New Longboat Key Building Official Darin Cushing.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 28, 2014
Town hires new Building Official

Palmetto native will begin work on Longboat Key Aug. 29.

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Hosts Philippe King and Rotary Club of Longboat president Sydell Pittas
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rotary Club of Longboat Celebration Party

The newly established Rotary Club of Longboat celebrated its formation Wednesday, Aug. 27, at a private residence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rose King and Cheri Schloerke look through Shekina Designs’ hand-painted silk clothing at the 12th Annual St. Armands Winter Art Festival in January.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 27, 2014
Show organizer fights Circle park plan

Paragon's Bill Kinney is contesting the definition of high season and the control of St. Armands Circle Park.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2014
Our View

Alternative to more Medicaid

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 27, 2014
Police discover destroyed Klauber pieces at Colony

Evidence suggests that vandals damaged the artwork at the same time they broke into 33 units on the property.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2014
News Briefs

Longboat Key Town Hall to close for Labor Day; Trustee seeks sanctions against Colony Lender; Key Club, USF to launch new partnership

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An adult black skimmer brings in a small fish for two chicks. Photos courtesy of Dr. Lou Newman
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 27, 2014
Black skimmers hatch late in the season on Lido

Plymouth Harbor resident Lou Newman says it's the first time the birds have nested on Lido Beach.

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