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Longboat Key

Barry Bartholomew and Melissa Herron on “Bubba”
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sister Keys Cleanup

On May 17, volunteers spent their morning removing trash and debris from the mangrove islands as part of Sarasota Bay Watch's 6th annual Sister Keys Cleanup. Travelling by boat and kayak, a group of 75 residents took to the Keys to collect and dispose of items ranging from couches to beer cans.

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Paul Chetlain, Ryan Heise and Justin Lambert took a break from surfing in Hacienda Iguana, Nicaragua to snap a photo with their East County Observer.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2014
Don't forget to take the Observer along on your summer travels!

Is your family getting ready to head out on a summer vacation? Make sure you pack a copy of your Observer!

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Roskamp, partner in Sarasota Bay Club, with Donna Dunio and Dick Pelton, of Longboat Island Chapel (Courtesy)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 16, 2014
Aging in Paradise receives $10k from Sarasota Bay Club

The gift is the first platinum lead sponsorship for the organization that serves local seniors.

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  • News
These wetlands were once covered with 6 inches of Australian pine needles.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 16, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sister Keys Cleanup

Help keep the Keys beautiful by volunteering. The Sister Keys cleanup will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, beginning at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, 760 Broadway.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A pipe that will funnel sand onto the north end of the Key should be operational this weekend.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 16, 2014
Sand pumping delayed

New sand should be flowing from a pipe this weekend on the north end of the Key.

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Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore holds up a stone crab at the start of season in October. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 15, 2014
Stone crab season closes today

The seven-month season was slower than usual for the second consecutive year.

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  • News
Veronica Rogers, Freedom Village, Juan Florensa, Public Works Department, and Dawn Finicle, Freedom Village
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce "Hob Nob Island Style"

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held 'Hob Nob Island Style' May 14, at Longboat Key Club's Spike 'n' Tee's. The event served as an opportunity to mingle with the business professionals of Longboat Key as well as elected officials.

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Euphemia Haye owners Ray and D'Arcy Arpke with their daughter, Kate Houle, and son-in-law, Rob
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Euphemia Haye goes the extra mile

In its 12th year, 'Team Euphemia Haye' is still going strong.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Get your last crack at stone crabs

It's your last chance to dig into succulent stone crabs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
LBK Liquors: On tap for next week?

LBK Liquors could open at Whitney Beach Plaza by next week.

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  • Neighbors
Neighbors don't want a house built on this small North Shore Road lot.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 14, 2014
Neighbors lament variance

Some North Shore Road residents say a new home on a small lot will tower over them and block sunlight from their properties. Legal recourse remains an option.

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  • News
An auction for an 80% interest in 2.3 acres of Colony Beach & Tennis Resort property planned for May 9 was postponed.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 14, 2014
Clerical error postpones Colony auction

Unicorp National Development Inc. President Charles Whittall has a contract to buy the resort's bankrupt estate, and he's confident he will win the bid for 2.3 acres at auction.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Rotary Club works to collect All Faiths donations; Resident believes oil spill remnants exist near Longboat Key

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Photo courtesy of Jennifer Mauren Photography
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Special delivery arrives for Saputo family

Devyn and Bethany Saputo Dugger, of Lakewood Ranch, welcomed the birth of their first child, Reagan Grace Dugger, April 23.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2014
Island Chapel lends a helping hand to students

Longboat Island Chapel members celebrated Mother's Day by giving back to the community.

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