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Longboat Key

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Longboat Key lures more than 1,000 book buyers

Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson's photography book, 'The Lure of Longboat Key,' is luring many readers.

  • Longboat Key
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Judy Graham, Mote trustee, with John and Deborah Dart. Courtesy
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Mote VIPs enjoy first look at 'Survivors'

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium's new limited-time exhibit, 'Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations,' features special guests from the animal kingdom such as the peacock mantis shrimp, blue-ringed octopus and the Vietnamese mossy frog.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 12, 2014
New mall shops for Circle merchants

St. Armands BID Chairman Marty Rappaport said Benderson officials are willing to buy Circle merchants out of their leases if they commit to moving to the Mall at University Town Center.

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Kurt Schultheis Longbeach condominiums is considering extending its seawall to protect the Periwinkle building. Gulf water is eroding the property near that building at high tide.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 12, 2014
Town focuses on two sand structures

The town can't build a groin on Beer Can Island - and that's fine by town officials, who never wanted to build a third sand-holding structure in Longboat Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kurt Schultheis A sign appeared over the weekend in Whitney Beach Plaza announcing a new liquor store.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 12, 2014
Liquor store on tap for Whitney Beach

North end residents could get a liquor store within 60 to 90 days, leaving just one question: What about the bar?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of Ocean Properties The Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel will be renamed the Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 12, 2014
Key Club owners buy Helmsley Sandcastle

The 177-unit hotel was once owned by a dog - but now is owned by the owners of the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 12, 2014
ULI final report draft still needs modifications

An Urban Land Institute report draft received Tuesday afternoon still seeks input from staff and commissioners.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 12, 2014
Cumming sheds light on common scams

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming's top tips for avoiding fraudsters: Trust your gut and report suspicious activity.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Conway A parking lot on North Adams Drive is one possible site for a parking structure on St. Armands, but residents are concerned about the design elements of any garage.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 12, 2014
Study names potential St. Armands garage sites

Although businesses on St. Armands Circle say they need additional parking badly, nearby residents worry about how the garage will affect the surrounding homes.

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  • By Walter Williams
  • February 12, 2014
Our view

America's poverty is poverty of the spirit

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 12, 2014
Our view

The lost will to work

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 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.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 12, 2014
Tour showcases varying styles of Longboat Key

Four homes and one garden will be open to the public at the 38th annual Longboat Key Garden Club Home Tour.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
Obituary: Howard Swartz

Howard Swartz, 86, of Longboat Key and New City, N.Y., died Feb. 9.

  • Longboat Key
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