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Observer Staff
March 5, 2014

Conrad Beach celebrates love and long weekend

Conrad Beach residents had double the reason to celebrate Feb. 15 at the Vince Cost Memorial Pool Pavilion: It was the day after Valentine's Day, and many residents were in town for the Presidents Day long weekend.

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Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 5, 2014

It's truly a small world, after all

When Temple Beth Israel Rabbi Jonathan Katz met with St. Armands resident Nina Sysak recently, he realized it was not the first time they had met.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 5, 2014

Cornfield, new car inspired Reverend Carroll's career choice

Longboat Island Chapel the Rev. Dr. Vince Carroll was the speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's Feb. 27 breakfast meeting.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
March 5, 2014

Purchase could yield town center

Commissioners unanimously approved the $1.5 million purchase of a 2.8-acre parcel behind Publix Monday night, citing overwhelming support from residents and businesses.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
March 5, 2014

Colony hearing on hold until May

Commission expresses frustration with legal counsel after Colony public nuisance hearing is postponed due to a due process issue.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
March 5, 2014

Judge rejects Colony settlement

Saying the case's time in Chapter 11 reorganization had run its course, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May converted it to Chapter 7 liquidation.

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Observer Staff
March 5, 2014

News Briefs

Bridge openings questioned; Early voting begins

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
March 5, 2014

Pension plan boards make necessary adjustments

Taxpayer costs for three frozen pension plans could rise from $2.76 million to $3.26 million in the coming fiscal year. boards of trustees lower estimated rates of return to 7%.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
March 5, 2014

Pastor raises $14,530 for commission race

The L'Ambiance resident has raised more than double what either his challenger or candidates for the District 3 seat have raised. through Jan. 31.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
March 5, 2014

Retired economist vies for at-large seat

In his bid for Terry Gans' at-large commission seat, Armando Linde focuses his campaign on fiscal conservatism for the town's budget.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
March 5, 2014

Pastor calls for 'sensible' redevelopment

L'Ambiance resident Irwin Pastor believes a town center concept for Longboat Key is an attainable goal he can help achieve.

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News

Observer Staff
March 5, 2014

Our view

Time to bring in a pro

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Opinion

Observer Staff
March 5, 2014

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