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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 28, 2009
Town roads being repaved

The town of Longboat Key's hired asphalt contractor, Superior Asphalt Inc., began resurfacing Channel Lane, St. Judes Drive and North St. Judes Drive this week.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • November 11, 2009
s/ART/q unveils first show

The new contemporary artists group kicked off its inaugural art exhibit Nov. 5 with a private collector's preview.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • December 10, 2009
Local restaurants earn Golden Spoon awards

Eight local restaurants and one chain received honors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 23, 2009
Town hires another police officer

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle announced the third police officer hire in eight days.

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  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • February 12, 2010
Renovated Osprey hotel ready for grand opening

The owners of Bentley's Resort say they have converted a two-star motel into a four-star hotel.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 20, 2009
Swan family gets two new members

Two cygnets from Stan and Wendy's nest hatched Friday, May 15, at the Harbour Links golf course at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 11, 2009
City awarded $2 million in stimulus funds

Sarasota has applied for about $9 million more and reviews new applications daily, said City Manager Bob Bartolotta.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Roy |
  • March 29, 2010
Voters to decide business-tax exemption

An August referendum targets new businesses by offering up to a 100% property-tax exemption

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 12, 2010
Longboat's 7-Eleven could vanish

The 7-Eleven, 4032 Gulf of Mexico Drive, could be closing in June if a new lease is not signed.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • July 27, 2010
Pipeline project continues on GMD

The replacement of water pipes along Gulf of Mexico Drive will cause temporary pedestrian and vehicular delays through September 2010.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Loren Mayo |
  • September 9, 2010
Star students get taste of Columbia University

After submitting two letters of recommendation, transcripts and a 500-word essay, Cardinal Mooney High School juniors Lauren Ditaranto and Megan Runge were accepted into a three-week rigorous writing program at Columbia University in New York City.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Robin Roy |
  • June 16, 2010
County to consider new fees, taxes

To offset further property-tax revenue losses this year, Sarasota County officials will discuss again paid beach parking and new utilities taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • May 27, 2010
Cork Restaurant to close next week

The future of the three-year-old restaurant is currently uncertain.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 2, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Summer Day Horse Camp

East County children share their thoughts on Rosaire Riding Academy's Summer Day Horse Camp.

  • East County
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 14, 2010
Coast Guard prepares plans for oil protection

The U.S. Coast Guard has a strategy in place for the oil spill in the Gulf that includes plans for Longboat Pass and New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jessi Smith |
  • August 23, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band to Star in RIAF Closing Night Party

TWIS Talks RIAF: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band to Star in RIAF Closing Night Party

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Paul Malton
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • March 8, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Malton joins Re/Max office on the Key; Redmond named Tervis Tumbler CEO

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2012
Obituary: Janet Kaplan

Janet Kaplan, of Longboat Key and formerly of Sarasota, died May 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2012
May 1: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2012
May 4: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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