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Longboat Key

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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 2, 2014
Longboat Key police report string of bicycle thefts

At least 11 bicycles have been reported stolen since March, according to police.

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Strong thunderstorms are expected to continue this afternoon as a front makes its way through the area.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 2, 2014
UPDATE: Waterspout spotted off Siesta Key

A waterspout was located off Longboat Key Friday afternoon. And another has just formed off Siesta Key.

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Vice Mayor Jack Duncan prepares to cut the ribbon in front of the new Beggins Century 21 office.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Beggins Century 21 Grand Opening

On Thursday, May 1, Beggins Century 21 hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location on the North end of Longboat Key.

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Bulldozers and mounds of dirt sit on the Islandside golf course for the scheduled redesign of six greens.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 2, 2014
Key Club golf course renovations begin

The Islandside golf course is closed for upgrades until June 23. The Harbourside golf course closes June 24 for upgrades until the fall.

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Joe Hansen shines up the wheels of his 1961 Corvette at last year’s show.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 2, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Classic Corvettes on the Circle

Entering its 17th year, Classic Corvettes on the Circle, the third largest Corvette car show in the state of Florida, is sure to impress car enthusiasts. The show takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at St. Armands Circle Park.

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Cannons Marina is located at 6040 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (Robin Hartill)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 1, 2014
Cannons bookkeeper charged with theft

Kristine McWilliams, 46, is accused of stealing more than $100,000 from Cannons Marina.

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Groins that look like these structures that sit behind the Islander Club could start construction in late fall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 1, 2014
Town receives groin permit

Groins that were supposed to be built in summer 2015 could now be built earlier.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 1, 2014
Paradies' retirement mission was philanthropy

Dan Paradies, who vowed to give back after surviving a plane crash during Word War II, died April 29. He was 92.

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Along with sushi, Pacific Rim offers a variety of fusion foods, including steak, lobster and grilled fish.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pacific Rim

This week we went in the kitchen at Pacific Rim with owner Veth Senenoi and chef Bryan while he prepares the Hot Lava Roll, a spicy makimono sushi roll filled with cream cheese and crab stick, and topped with a baked medley of sauces and seafood.

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Judith Keeler first got involved with Venice Area Beautification Inc. after moving to the area in 2008. Now, as its president, she enjoys connecting with fellow volunteers.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 30, 2014
The Good News: Judith Keeler

Through its strong volunteer base and community support, Venice Area Beautification Inc. strives to make Venice a more beautiful place to live, work and play.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
Lights out starting May 1

'Tis the season: turtle-nesting season, that is.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 30, 2014
Draft ordinance excludes cell towers

In response to the commission's November request, town staff dropped cell towers from the telecommunications ordinance.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 30, 2014
Sand project to begin in early May

Rather than wait months for dredging to start to bring sand to the north end of the Key, town officials worked to expedite the project.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues and events.

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Dr. Pamela Letts treated an average of 1,700 patients year-round at the Centre Shops Family Practice and Urgent Care. Photo by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 30, 2014
Healing Touch

Dr. Pamela Letts will retire May 5, but she believes maintaining long-term medical services on the Key is vital.

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