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"A predator will break the egg open and eat the yoke, but leave the baby," said Holly West.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • July 11, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Flippered Friends

Mote Marine Laboratory's Holly West washes a baby sea turtle that was brought in after a coyote attacked its nest July 10. Sea turtles face a variety of predators while they're nesting, but Mote strives to help them by caring for any wounds, administering antibiotics and releasing them off shore when they're strong enough.

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Groins like these structures that were built behind The Islander Club will be built next summer near North Shore Road
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 10, 2014
Groin project costs come in under $2.5 million

The groins will be built next summer near the North Shore Road beach access to help hold sand in place on the north end that is swept off the Key

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Steve Gianopolus, Design 2000, Penelope Mabrey, ServPro of Bradenton, and Gary Humphreys, Longboat Limo
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • July 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a networking luncheon July 10, at Beachhouse Restaurant in Bradenton Beach

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Two tourists were involved in a wave runner collision near the Lido Beach Resort Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 10, 2014
Man dies in Lido wave runner crash

Zachary Collins, 25, died Wednesday night, after his rented watercraft crashed into another vessel driven by 25-year-old Keaton Fowler near the Lido Beach Resort.

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Police received a call at 2:18 p.m. July 8, about a burglary in progress on Buttonwood Drive.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 10, 2014
Longboat police stop burglary in progress

Police arrested Charles Joseph Griffith Jr., who they say could be responsible for additional burglaries on the Key.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • July 9, 2014
Circle stakeholders seek special events oversight

As the date of a public hearing for a new special events ordinance draws nearer, St. Armands stakeholders are continuing their push for more favorable regulations in St. Armands Circle Park.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 9, 2014
Commission sets 2.1763 maximum millage rate

Longboat Key taxpayers will likely see a tax increase to cover the town's operating expenses starting Oct. 1, but the exact amount is unknown.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • July 9, 2014
Sarasota bayfront plan envisions $100 million Mote aquarium

A recently leaked private proposal for public bayfront land tops $300 million, causing a stir among groups developing a plan for the future of the property.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2014
Obituary: Donna Rae Garner

Donna Rae Garner, 76, of Longboat Key, died June 28.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2014
Obituary: Martin Garment

Martin Garment, 95, of Westport, Conn., Longboat Key, died July 3.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2014
Obituary: John Arnold Cole

John Arnold Cole died June 23.

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Photo by Kelsey Grau This home at 647 Mourning Dove Drive has four bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths, a pool and 4,854 square feet of living area. It sold for $4 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 9, 2014
Four-bedroom Bird Key home sells for $4 million

A home on Bird Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Taussig, center
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 9, 2014
Business Briefs

Taussig celebrates 30 years as a notary; Sand Cay receives certificate of excellence; Pro-Motion Notions celebrates 25 years

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