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Longboat Key

    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 8, 2013
Longboat lost Chief Hogle one year ago

Police Chief Al Hogle's contributions live on one year after his sudden death in a motorcycle accident.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 8, 2013
Police review FRS pension plan alternative

The Longboat Key Police Department Union will take a proposal the town offered to its union members for review.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
News Briefs

Mar Vista's renovation receives commission approval; Boat and trailer committee to form after recommendation

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Shielded streetlights, like this one at the intersection of Bay Isles Road and Gulf of Mexico Drive, deter sea turtles from heading in the wrong direction after laying a nest.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 8, 2013
Gulf of Mexico streetlights modified for turtle season

At the town's request, Florida Power & Light is making changes to 10 streetlights for sea-tutle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Attendees viewed the latest results of public surveys about the future of Cortez Bridge.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 8, 2013
Rehab or rebuild: FDOT seeks feedback on Cortez Bridge

State officials held a public kickoff meeting as part of a study that will last at least two years.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Obituary: Helen Linton Schweyer

Helen Linton Schweyer, 96, of Longboat Key, died April 26.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Obituary: Harry J. Rosenthal

Harry J. Rosenthal, 88, of Longboat Key, died April 17.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Obituary: H. Kermit 'Kit' Green Jr.

H. Kermit "Kit" Green Jr., 78, of Longboat Key and Point Pleasant, N.J., died April 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helen and Len Glaser
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 8, 2013
Daughter keeps memories close to her heart

The Observer's 'Memories with Mom' contest winner, Helen Glaser, remembers the bravery and generosity of her mother, Maya Nathan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jasper Ritter, aka Champion Arden Blue Lightning.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 8, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Jasper Ritter

His formal name is Champion Arden Blue Lightning.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 8, 2013
Lore: Town searched for Longboat's Key next town manager

The town hadn't even posted an ad for the soon-to-be-vacant town manager's position but had already received nine applications at the May 14, 1982, Longboat Key Town Commission meeting.

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  • Neighbors
This home at 596 Outrigger Lane has five bedrooms, five baths, one half-bath, a pool and 5,496 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.8 million. Photo courtesy of Michael Saunders & Co.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 8, 2013
Home in Sleepy Lagoon sells for $5.7 million

A home in Sleepy Lagoon tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Mary Banning, of Belleair, sold her home at 6301 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Gordon and Margaret Hartman, of San Antonio, Texas, for $5.7 million.

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Casa del Mar unveils new website
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Business Briefs

Key Club named No. 12 resort by Tennis Resorts Online; Jack Brill to run Metz Culinary Management division; Stephania Feltz named SYC member relations director

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Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken from Longboat Key Towers.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Weather Photo: SHINING SEA

Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken from Longboat Key Towers.

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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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