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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2010
Jaleski pushes technology

Commissioner Gene Jaleski envisions a system that all 9,500 single-family home and condominium owners on Longboat could use for phone and Internet services.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2010
Candidates answer Islandside questions

L'Ambiance held a candidates debate in conjunction with Grand Bay Thursday, March 4.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Couple receives warm reception at Town Hall

After 20 years of dating, Beach Harbor Club residents June Peterson Louis Beigbeder made it official at Longboat Key's Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
Our View

Old vs. new; past vs. future

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Terry Gans
  • March 10, 2010
My View

Voters should give Key good leadership

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Association smooths over Circle event

The Circle Association is launching a "Save Smooth Jazz" campaign, which will aim to generate sponsors and contributions for the concerts, which draw as many as 4,000 people to the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Algae growth blooms in Grand Bay pond

Longboat Key Club officials say the pond has been especially shallow this season, rendering past treatments ineffective.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
Cops Corner 03.11.10

Suspicious Circumstance. A woman called police to report that someone is entering her condominium and moving her personal belongings around while she's gone. She told police she thinks people are harassing her because she's wealthy and named an ex-girlfriend and a cousin who might be responsible.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 10, 2010
Christ Church women welcome rescue group

Craig Cerrata, a Racing Dog Rescue Project volunteer, was the guest speaker at the March 1 meeting of the Women's Club of Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Key Lutheran nurse has global reach

Since coming to St. Armands Key Lutheran in late 2008, Tracey Rzepka has initiated several wellness classes at the church on topics such as weight loss, exercise and cooking for cancer survivors.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Grass will be greener in coming months

Cold temperatures, heavy winds and insects have all impacted lawns throughout Longboat Key this winter season.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
Obituary: Robert 'Bob' Matthes Keil - 3.11.10

Robert 'Bob' Matthes Keil died March 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Season Snapshot

The temperatures outside may be warming up slowly, but on Longboat Key, the cold weather has caused some areas of business to heat up.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • March 10, 2010
Lincoln: Between build or bust

Robert Lincoln is a trusted backer of developers and their legal rights throughout the Gulf Coast. He even despises Hometown Democracy. But for Longboat Key, he's the man standing between build or bust.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 10, 2010
Player of the Week: June Benenson - 3.11.10

Cedars Tennis and Fitness Club

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Donna Swan
  • March 10, 2010
Deal Us In 3.11.10

Work backwards

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
Rainbow Reveler

Bob Lurie submitted this sunset photo taken at Banyan Bay Club, 5265 Gulf of Mexico Drive. 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
  • Dora Walters
  • March 9, 2010
Lord's Warehouse gets thrifty for fashion show

On March 9, the Longboat Island Chapel's Lord's Warehouse presented its annual show of fashions from the thrift shop to an enthusiastic crowd of 190.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 9, 2010
Longboat author stresses balance in her new book

New Longboat Key resident and interior designer Christine Eisner recently released "Comfort Living: A Back-to-Basics Guide to a More Balanced Lifestyle."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 9, 2010
Man on the Street: Parrot does Tricks

VIDEO: Watch a parrot do tricks at Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

East County PGA Professionals share tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 9, 2010
Town seeks volunteers for boards

The town of Longboat Key is accepting applications for its Planning & Zoning Board, Code Enforcement Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 9, 2010
PIC plans cellular forum

The cellular forum will have a variety of panelists discussing the island's cellular capability and ways to address it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 9, 2010
Thunder swing past Mustangs

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Northside Christian School 6-4 March 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2010
Burglars target University Pines

Six vehicles in the community were burglarized morning.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 9, 2010
Police panel to question focus groups

The Police Advisory Panel has four basic questions it wants to ask minorities to see if they feel the police treat them differently.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2010
No shortened school day Wednesday

Manatee County Public Schools students will have a full day of school tomorrow because of FCAT testing.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 9, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Lan

Lan Executive Chef Lan Bradeen shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 8, 2010
Three species of turtles come out of their shells for release

The turtles were treated at Mote and released this morning on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2010
Vern Buchanan visits Braden River

U.S. Rep Vern Buchanan spoke about government and hard work to about 100 students at Braden River Middle School March 8.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 8, 2010
Country Club Shores entrance to close next week

The Country Club Shores Unit V Wedge lane entrance will be closed two to three days next week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 8, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Butterfly Effect

Butterfly Effect owner Shayna Teicher offers natural, ingredient-conscious products for women.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 8, 2010
Prep Scoreboard

Scores and highlights from the week of March 1-5.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 8, 2010
Man on the street: Reading test

We visited the Longboat Library to ask browsers what they are reading.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 8, 2010
Garage construction schedule set

Suffolk Construction schedules utility work to begin this week at the Palm Avenue parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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