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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 10, 2010
Group spurs incorporation debate

Nearly 200 people attended a presentation about why the Friends of Lakewood Ranch group opposes incorporation.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 10, 2010
Longboat Island Chapel holds hurricane seminar

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

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    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • June 10, 2010
Recipe and a Reservation: Blue Dolphin Cafe

The Blue Dolphin Cafe on Longboat Key shares an exclusive recipe for yourobserver.com readers.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 10, 2010
Town seeks oil protection for Sister Keys (VIDEO)

The town of Longboat Key is working to create its own oil contamination plan to keep the bay and nearby barrier islands safe from oil.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 10, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Freedom Elementary (WITH VIDEO)

As children waited for the start of summer vacation June 9, The East County Observer caught up with first-grade students in Nikki Cucci's class at Freedom Elementary School and asked them about their summer vacation plans.

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  • June 10, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: The Economy

East County business professionals from the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance rate our current economic situation.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 10, 2010
Sour note

With a 94% jump in costs, the Sarasota Orchestra asked the city to reduce the Van Wezel's rates. City officials say the increase cuts taxpayer subsidies.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 10, 2010
Commission makes economic predictions

Faced with having to trim at least $5 million from next year's budget, the city manager asks the commission to predict the city's future.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 10, 2010
Atkins: Park plan is anti-homeless

The vice mayor criticized an effort to revitalize Five Points Park and attract more activity there, calling it an attempt to move the homeless out of downtown.

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  • June 10, 2010
Conference to preserve downtown history

Founded by two downtown groups, SemCon 2010 hopes to gain economic benefits from the Downtown Sarasota Historic District.

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  • June 10, 2010
Our View

The Van Wezel dilemma; FTC: Let's subsidize journalism

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  • June 10, 2010
Cops Corner

June 1 Robinson Crusoe 10:07 p.m. - 800 block of Siesta Drive. Suspicious Person. A homeowner told police he saw several people camping on Edwards Island behind his home.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • June 10, 2010
Siesta Key condo sells for $1.3 million

A condominium in Summer Cove on Siesta tops all real-estate transactions from May 10 to May 14.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 9, 2010
+ (VIDEO) Camp Spotlight: Forty Carrots

In the following photos and video, campers at Forty Carrots Family Center showcase the exciting summer activities in which they're participating. Scroll down for video.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 9, 2010
Commission backs Islandside concept; decision stalled

The Town Commission wants the Longboat Key Club and Resort to work with town staff and the Islandside Property Owners Coalition to discuss more project revisions.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 9, 2010
Water balloon fight ends year at Freedom

Children at Freedom Elementary School celebrated their last day of school with a special water balloon-throwing event June 9.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 9, 2010
Pineapple Square demolition begins

The downtown developer is building four new storefronts at the corner of Lemon Avenue and Main Street.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2010
Letter to the editor

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis responds to a letter from Longboat Key residents Bob and Shannon Gault.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2010
L'Ambiance stakes out celebration spot

The Memorial Day celebration at L'Ambiance seems to grow larger every year, with 65 reservations for the 2010 "Steak Out."

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2010
Pettingell graduates from kindergarten

Bird Key resident Jake Pettingell, 6, graduated from kindergarten at Southside Elementary School Wednesday, June 2.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2010
Longboat crew makes 'critical' decisions to secure victory

Longboater Bill Dooley sailed his way to victory at the Bone Island Regatta Wednesday, May 19.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2010
Cannons Marina receives Sarasota Bay Watch award

Cannons Marina is the recipient of the first 5-Star Award to be given by Sarasota Bay Watch in recognition of its commitment to preserving the ocean.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2010
Vennemann graduates from Flagler College

Bridget Vennemann, of Longboat Key, graduated from Flagler College Monday, June 7.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2010
Kiwanis Club packs on the pounds for food drive

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key collected 2,218 pounds of food during its recent food-pantry drive, which benefited All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 9, 2010
IPOC offers 11th-hour compromise

Islandside Property Owners Coalition President Bob White offered a compromise to the Town Commission Wednesday that calls for a scaled-back hotel and the elimination of the golf course condominium towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 9, 2010
Art installed on Main Street

Decorative tiles are installed on the sidewalks to create an art walk.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 9, 2010
Town staff raises project issues

At the resumed Longboat Key Club Islandside renovation hearing, PZB Director Monica Simpson said the project was still too large; commissioners made project suggestions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 9, 2010
Town Commission Wrap-up

Find out what went on at the Longboat Key Town Commission's regular commission meeting on Monday, June 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 9, 2010
Commission picks two types of sand

The Town Commission will place a slightly darker sand on the north end's high-erosion beach areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 9, 2010
Younger takes his seat, prepares to take stand

Phillip Younger says the issues facing Longboat Key haven't changed since the general election three months ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 9, 2010
Budget workshop summarizes issues

The town manager says the millage needs to be raised to maintain the current level of service in a budget year of a 10% decline in property values.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 9, 2010
Trees root of north-end power problem

Florida Power & Light has hired a contractor to trim trees and vegetation near power lines on the north end of the Key in an effort to stop frequent power outages.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 9, 2010
Sand accumulation concerns residents

North-end residents want the sand spit that has accumulated under Longboat Pass Bridge removed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 9, 2010
The swan caretaker

David Novak remains dedicated to his duty of caring for the Harbour Links family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2010
Our View

The vote: our economic future

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Weldon Frost
  • June 9, 2010
An open letter to Rep. Buchanan: Be a leader, sir, on coal liquefaction

U.S. coal reserves can produce three times the oil of Saudi Arabia's oil. Now, more than ever, is the time for you to lead on this important resource.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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