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  • March 10, 2010
BUSINESS OBSERVER: 03.11.10

Home-Tech founder Steve Marino recently announced plans to build a two-building, 20,000-square-foot complex in the East County.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 10, 2010
University Park home sells for $800K

David and Mary Lock sold their home at 8124 Regents Court to Peter and Theresa Wride, University Park, for $800,000.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 10, 2010
Lifting quartet pumped for states

Braden River's Tevin Bryant and Chris Wong and Lakewood Ranch's Steve Birakis and Mike Myers all advanced to the state finals last year.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 10, 2010
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Brittany Kilduff

The Observer spotlights Lakewood softball pitcher Brittany Kulduff.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 10, 2010
SPORTS BRIEFS 03.11.10

Heritage Harbour resident Domenico Geminiani won his fourth tournament of the Florida Junior Tour (13-15) season March 6-7 at Lake Wales Country Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
Longboat Key Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 26 through March 4, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Bird Key home sells for $4.2 million

Sharon Smith sold her home at 429 Meadow Lark Drive on Bird Key for $4.2 million to Dorothy Westerberg in the highest sale for the week of Feb. 22 through Feb. 26 recorded on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
Longboat key's voting districts

Here's a look at how Longboat Key's five voting districts are divided as well as the current commissioner for each.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2010
Redgrave steps down from P&Z

Former Mayor John Redgrave resigned from the Planning and Zoning Board last week after it was revealed that his voting rights lie in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Youngest Rauch makes his debut

Meet the newest member of the Rauch family, George Rauch V.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2010
Commission challengers question election mailer

A campaign mailer that was paid for and approved by incumbents Mayor Lee Rothenberg and Commissioner Peter O'Connor also asks voters to support Commissioner Hal Lenobel.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Kiwanians plan to flip for breakfast

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key will hold its annual pancake breakfast Saturday, March 20, at St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2010
Briefs

Briefs

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 10, 2010
Tick, tock ... time to spring forward

Don't forget to set your clocks an hour faster before you go to bed Saturday night so that you "spring forward" Sunday morning. Daylight Saving Time officially begins Sunday, March 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 10, 2010
Groin project completion nears

A series of strong frontal boundary storm systems have caused days of delays on the groin construction site behind The Islander Club.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 10, 2010
Key Lutheran holds third scholar in residence

St. Armands Key Lutheran's current scholar in residence is Dr. Audrey West, former associate professor of New Testament at the Lutheran School of Theology, in Chicago.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 10, 2010
Dance teams holds spirited car wash

Members of the Southeast High dance team held a car wash March 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • 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
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    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
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    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

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

Cedars Tennis and Fitness Club

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • 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
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