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Longboat Key

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 12, 2014
Debate reveals candidate similarities

Four commission candidates expressed opinions on updated codes, a town center concept and a new Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
ULI: The final report

An eight-member panel completed the report after a five-day study in October.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Winding Oaks nears end of $3 million upgrade

Today, the 26-year-old community, which consists of 56 units in 28 one-level buildings, is nearing the end of approximately $3 million worth of updates that began in 2007.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Pastor tops candidates again in contributions

At-large Longboat Key Town Commission candidate Irwin Pastor raised $5,313 in February, topping all other candidates for the second consecutive month. His opponent, Armando Linde, raised $1,725 in February.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Residents steer debate toward Village issues

Parking and traffic were hot issues at the Longbeach Village Association's debate for commission candidates.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on current events.

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

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Obituary: John Charles Mitchell

John Charles Mitchell, 89, of Omaha, Neb., and Longboat Key, died Feb. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Obituary: Cotty Black Johnson

Cotty Black Johnson, 87, of Waterville, Ohio, and formerly of Longboat Key, died March 8.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Obituary: Lyman Frieze IV

Lyman Frieze IV, of Staten Island, N.Y., and Longboat Key, died Jan. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Shore resident shares insight on Ukraine crisis

After Anisa Mycak discussed the crisis with her condo neighbors, residents sent a message of solidarity to Kiev.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 12, 2014
Your Neighbor | Milton Harr

Milton Harr, a former Marine, fought in the battle of Iwo Jima.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 12, 2014
En Provence condo sells for $3,225,000

A condominium in En Provence tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Business Briefs

Former deputy police chief joins Cannons Marina team; Longboat Key Dental to hold grand opening; Evan Barniskis promoted to assistant vice president; Rutstein named top Florida RE/MAX commercial agent

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Greg Cummings submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant.

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