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Longboat Key

A 39-year-old man was killed during a shooting following a Manatee Mustangs youth football practice at the 13th Avenue Dream Center in Bradenton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2013
Aug. 2: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Judge orders sale of Nadel property; Video feature: Adam Jaco's Boxing & Fitness; Video feature: Sarasotans talk about tax-free holiday; Bradenton shooting leaves one dead

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Adam Stump, 10, and Eric Hvideberg, 11, look for critters they catch in their trolling net.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sea Sleuths Camp Spotlight

Excited children looked for sea creatures, snorkeled, kayaked, field sampled, fished and took a boat trip Monday, July 29 to Friday August 2, at Sea Sleuths Camp at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. Fifth through eighth graders explored the relationship between local marine life in the Duos of Deep themed camp. They learned that marine life depend on one another for survival and waded in Sarasota Bay with nets to examine the tiny critters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A special meeting at Town Hall on Aug. 14 will help to finalize the town manager's recommended budget.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 2, 2013
Incomplete budget presented

The town's recommended budget was presented to commissioners Thursday, but it's incomplete until pension costs are revealed later this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
CW's 'Breaking Pointe' lead character, Ian Tanzer, leaves Utah's Ballet West to join the Sarasota Ballet.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2013
Aug. 1 Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Caragiulo announces bid for Barbetta's seat; Food fight commences at State Street garage; Smooth waters: Joe Dobson; Reality TV star joins Sarasota Ballet

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  • News
The newly built home sits on more than an acre of Gulf-front land. (Courtesy Lynne Koy)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 31, 2013
Longboat home sells for $6.8 million

The sale is the highest-priced single-family home sale on the island in more than two years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A crowd of more than 400 spectators gathered Friday night behind Sun 'n' Sea to witness a sea turtle-nest excavation.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 31, 2013
Excavation Extravaganza

A crowd of more than 400 spectators gathered Friday night behind Sun 'n' Sea to witness a sea turtle-nest excavation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
Our Town: McKitrick scores 186th victory

Longboat Key golfer Arlene McKitrick won her 186th tournament in the American Senior Golfers Tournament, at the Grove Park Inn, in Asheville, N.C.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Referendums such as the town of Longboat Key's beach project and even the 250 tourism-unit pool are safe, because they were approved before the June 1, 2011, deadline.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 31, 2013
Density measure rendered useless

A referendum the town's registered voters approved in November is null and void unless the Legislature reverses its course next year.

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  • News
Art Falls was a retailer on Longboat Key for more than 28 years. His relationship on the island began in 1978 with the Sea Stable.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 31, 2013
Art Falls meant business for 28 years

Longtime Key businessman and community supporter Art Falls died July 27 - exactly one month before his 87th birthday.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • July 31, 2013
Iwo Jima icon could still call Sarasota home

Plans to bring the Iwo Jima monument to Southwest Florida have new life thanks to a pair of area businesses.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 31, 2013
Town of Longboat Key declares impasse with police

The Longboat Key Police Department Union opted not to choose any of the town's three alternative retirement options last week, which prompted the town to declare impasse.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Betsy Falls and her father, Art Falls, at the Sea Stable
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
Our View: The Godfather of LBK

With Art Falls' death this past Saturday in Sarasota - exactly one month shy of his 87th birthday - Longboat Key lost one of its community godfathers and a man who spent 30 years making Longboat Key a better place for everyone - residents, visitors and businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Photo courtesy of John Saputo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

The Anheuser-Busch World Environment Beach Clean Up 2013 Day held July 27, at Quick Point Nature Preserve on Longboat Key, yielded 34 bags of debris that volunteers collected in recyclable bags and disposed of in the proper receptacles at the park.

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Walter "Junie" Kahl submitted this sunset photo, taken from Casa del Mar.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
Weather Photo: Longboat Key 07/30/13

Walter "Junie" Kahl submitted this sunset photo, taken from Casa del Mar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 31, 2013
Firefighter, injured child reunite after accident

Longboat Key firefighter/paramedic Brian Kolesa gave lifesaving treatment to an injured child in December.

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  • News
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Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key Past President Michael Garey said he heard of the Miracle League of Manasota when his daughter, Amelia, volunteered as a buddy to the athletes. Garey suggested the 501(c)(3) as the club's new charitable partner, which board members recently accepted.
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Palmetto community leaders showed up strong at Longboat Island Chapel's latest charity drive to support Mt. Carmel Resource Center on June 16. From left, Deputy Ken Jewett, Sgt. Joy Jewett, Chief of Police Scott Tyler, City of Palmetto Mayor Daniel West, Shirley Pearson, executive director of Strength in Action, Inc., Rev. Brock Patterson, Pearson's sister Laura Wallace, and Town of Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton.
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St. Lucie County Administrator George Landry has been recommended by Howard Tipton to replace him as town manager as Tipton prepares to retire.
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