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Longboat Key

    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 27, 2013
Hilton project requires code changes

To allow the Hilton a chance to add a fifth floor to its project through the site-plan process, the Longboat Key Town Commission intends to alter its Comp Plan and codes.

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Andy Adams, a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort owner who already controls 47 Colony units and approximately 50 unit-owner votes, is making a play for more units and a majority vote for the future of the resort property.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 27, 2013
Adams makes push for more Colony units

Colony Beach Investors LLC is offering to buy Colony Beach & Tennis Resort units ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, depending on the condition, square footage and location.

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Flames engulfed the home in the 700 block of Land’s End Drive the morning of March 21. Photos courtesy of Longboat Key Fire Rescue
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 27, 2013
Fire razes Land's End home

The historic residence was the home of Michael Saunders' sister, Joan Bergstrom.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 27, 2013
Town employees receive 3% wage increase

The Town Commission agreed to give non-union employees a one-time 3% wage increase the town manager proposed.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 27, 2013
Cellular antennas concern Seagate resident

A resident is questioning whether cellular towers placed on the roof of her south-end condo tower could affect her health.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2013
News Briefs

Attorney selection time approaches; Town officials: Colony needs more cleanup; Linley Street dock replacement to begin; Town hires new senior planner

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Grand Mariner is located at 595 Dream Island Road.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 27, 2013
Grand Mariner stands as Longboat Key's newest condo

Believe it or not, Longboat Key does have new condominium inventory - or at least "never used."

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 27, 2013
Lido residents could partner with county to remove Australian pines

Sarasota County has undertaken similar partnerships in which residents contribute one-to-one matching funds.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 27, 2013
Commission alters fire pension board makeup

The commission wants to change the board's structure for the soon-to-be-frozen plan, with the commission handpicking the majority of members.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2013
Our View: 'The Andy Adams Colony'?

What follows is not an April Fools' joke. To the contrary, it's a serious moment of truth for the future of Longboat Key.

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  • Opinion
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • March 27, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Thank you; Wake-up time

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 27, 2013
Film has familiar wing for couple

Longboaters Wayne and Toni Lashway will savor the flavor of their nephew's documentary, 'The Great Chicken Wing Hunt.'

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Before joining the Atlanta City Council, Richard Guthman served as president of the Fulton County Republican Club. For 40 years, he's collected elephant statues and paintings and now has more than 100. Photo by Katie Hendrick.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 27, 2013
Your Neighbor: Richard Guthman

As a little boy in the 1930s, Richard Guthman rode with his parents to watch planes take off from the Atlanta airport, then known as Candler Field, a 3.5-acre property that serviced 16 incoming and outgoing flights per day.

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The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and town of Longboat Key joined forces to organize the first Let’s Talk Longboat business roundtable Wednesday, June 17 at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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