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Your Observer

    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 15, 2010
KEY CLUB SPECIAL

The Longboat Observer prepared a special edition this week after Monday's Longboat Key Club and Resort Islandside project hearing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 15, 2010
Dead or Alive?

The Town Commission approves a plan the Key Club rejects. Welly: 'There is no plan B.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2010
Town to help Colony see the (turtle-friendly) light

Officials from the Colony will meet with Code Enforcement officials to bring the property into compliance.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 15, 2010
Longboat water rates drop for second year

The Town Commission will approve a decrease in the town's water-and-wastewater rates for a second consecutive year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2010
Reactions to the Key Club hearing

Longboat Key residents and leaders share their reactions to Monday's hearing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2010
Timeline of Key Club's redevelopment plans

A look at the Longboat Key Club's redevelopment plans from February 2003 to now.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2010
Cops Corner

June 6 "Swamp thing" 7:15 p.m. -- 500 block of Gunwale Lane. Code Enforcement. Police noticed a pool that had turned into a swamp from lack of maintenance and discovered the house was in foreclosure.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
  • By Virginia Sanders
  • June 15, 2010
TURTLE WATCH: Turtles continue to make their nests on Longboat

The famous line goes, "Summertime and the living is easy ... " It's not easy, however, if you're a female sea turtle and you have eggs to lay.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2010
Annual Freedom Fest celebration in the works

It's time to pull out your most festive red, white and blue attire for Longboat Key's annual Freedom Fest Fourth of July celebration.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2010
Seminar teaches residents about hurricane preparedness

Longboat Key Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Paul Dezzi and Police Chief Al Hogle spoke to island residents at the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2010
OBITUARY: Horace White 'Buzz' Gross

Horace White "Buzz" Gross, 93, of Plymouth Harbor, died June 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2010
Longboat Key - Real Estate Reports

David Eckel named chairman of USF's Community Leadership Council

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2010
Longboat Key - Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of June 4 through June 10, in order of dollar amounts.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2010
Business Observer

Tango Steakhouse & Sushi Bar celebrates new lounge; and John Saputo to speak to LWR Business Alliance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2010
Key Real Estate: En Provence unit sells for $2.7 million

Sales fell from 10 during the last week of May to just four during the first week in June.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 15, 2010
Player of the Week: Bill Vancelette

Bill Vancelette -- Longboat Key Public Tennis Center

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan
  • June 15, 2010
Deal Us In: A difficult hand to bid

Powerful 4-4-4-1 hands are difficult to bid.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer
  • June 15, 2010
Energetic Travelers: Return trip

Energetic Travelers Stuart and Lois Scheyer returned to Dubai after five years to see what kind of progress had been made in both the economy and country.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2010
Anniversary Present

Jim and Jane Novacek submitted this sunset photo, taken at The Beachcomber, 2721 Gulf of Mexico Drive, while celebrating their 25th anniversary. The Novaceks had stayed at the Beachcomber 25 years ago while on their honeymoon. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 14, 2010
Commission approves alternative project

The Town Commission approved an Islandside renovation-and-expansion project Monday that Longboat Key Club and Resort officials did not propose.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 14, 2010
Community Golf Scores 06.01.10 to 06.08.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
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    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • June 14, 2010
Toulmin: philanthropist and humanitarian

Sarasota lost a vital part of the community with Virginia Toulmin's death June 13.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Arthur Kelley

Arthur Kelley, 88, was a member of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 14, 2010
OBITUARY: Betty Sponaugle

Betty Sponaugle, 76, was a 15-year resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 14, 2010
Barbetta challenger had filed baseball suit

The woman, whose group filed a lawsuit against Sarasota County over its baseball negotiations, announced she's now running against County Commissioner Joe Barbetta.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 14, 2010
Toddler found on Bee Ridge Road

A 2-year-old girl was seen walking along one of Sarasota's busiest roads at about 4 a.m. this morning. Her grandmother was arrested shortly afterward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 14, 2010
County to hold budget discussion

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is seeking to find out which taxpayer-funded programs are most important to the community during a workshop June 15.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • June 11, 2010
Sarasota Father's Day Honorees Serenaded by Girls Inc.

The talented girls from Girls Inc. serenade four fathers honored at Saks Fifth Avenue Thursday, June 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 11, 2010
Unconditional Surrender deal is done

An agreement signed on the last day of an extended deadline paves the way for the controversial sculpture to stay on the bayfront for 10 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • June 11, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Mariposa Nursery Garden Center and Gift Shoppe

This Lakewood Ranch gift shop stocks everything from pottery and garden tools to wind chimes and local artwork.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 11, 2010
Man missing off Longboat Key

The U.S. Coast Guard is handling a search for a man who fell off a commercial fishing boat 10 miles off Longboat Key's shores.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 11, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Armands Circle Summer Sidewalk Sale and Ninth Annual Craft Festival

The Craft Festival and Summer Sidewalk sale will offer something for everyone.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 11, 2010
Matthews rescue opens Saturday

The Justin Matthews Wildlife Educational Center will open June 12.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 11, 2010
Main Street construction completed early

The installation of an underground waterline was supposed to be a monthlong project. Crews began wrapping up their work today - 19 days early.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • June 11, 2010
Store Around the Corner: Longboat Limousine

Whether you're looking for a ride to the airport or a snorkeling excursion, Longboat Limousine has the ride for you.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 10, 2010
Moving On Up

Kiddie Academy celebrated the Class of 2010 during its VPK Moving Up Ceremony June 9. Surrounded by teachers, family and friends, 48 graduates donned caps and gowns and made their way across the stage to receive their diplomas. Following the ceremony, which included special programs by each of the three VPK classes, the students celebrated their achievements with cake and juice.

  • East County
  • Schools
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