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Longboat Key

Dr. Michael Crosby stands in front of a portrait of the late William Mote, whose support helped to transform the laboratory.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 22, 2013
Dr. Michael Crosby: Big fish in Mote's growing sea

Dr. Michael Crosby assumed the role of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium president and CEO last week following the retirement of Dr. Kumar Mahadevan.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 22, 2013
Firefighters oppose pension board

The Town Commission approved an emergency ordinance on first reading Monday to alleviate any concern with a new pension board.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 22, 2013
Commissioners review town wish list

A community center and improved cellular communication service topped the list of goals for residents and town leaders this week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Both the Planning and Zoning Board and the Longboat Key Town Commission will review a Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub project application for a second time. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 22, 2013
Mar Vista project will be reviewed again

Commissioners are now determining if they will be able to review the project again before summer hiatus.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 22, 2013
Beach project bid: $13.3 million

The town of Longboat Key finally received a bid for its summer beach renourishment project, but staff isn't too happy with it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 22, 2013
Town manager seeks $300,000 in budget cuts

Town Manager Dave Bullock warned the commission to expect another year of revenue shortfalls and rising pension costs.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 22, 2013
General employees don't receive the DROP option

Town Manager Dave Bullock didn't offer some employees the chance to enter a DROP retirement program early.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 22, 2013
BID agrees to pay $50,000 for a Circle parking study

The study would look at ways to address the parking shortage, including the possibility of a parking garage and valet service.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Revisit Mar Vista vote

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Betty and Ed Rosenthal were inspired to create a “Remember Me Garden” after a mission trip to Israel.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 22, 2013
Seeds of remembrance

Inspired by a mission trip to Israel, Longboaters Ed and Betty Rosenthal helped start a fruit orchard at Temple Beth Sholom to honor Holocaust victims.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 22, 2013
Your Neighbor: Brenton Cloud

You could say the saltwater resides in Brenton Cloud's blood.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Rufus P. Jordan House is located on the northeast part of the Mar Vista property on Broadway.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 22, 2013
Jordan House survived prior storm

The Mar Vista structure that's at the center of a controversial plan survived a 1921 hurricane that wiped out most of the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Obituary: Lynne Sklover

Lynne Sklover, 94, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died May 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Obituary: Paul Grodner

Paul Grodner, 90, of Annapolis, Md., and formerly of Longboat Key, died May 20.

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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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A May 2024 rendering of the Sarasota County library on Longboat Key.
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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.
  • June 20, 2026
From food to furniture, chapel's programs continue to make an impact
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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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New town manager recommended for Longboat Key
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Attendees were impressed by the fireworks across Sarasota Bay.
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Fourth of July 2026 events in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch

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