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News Briefs05/30/12 St. Armands access point temporarily closes;...
St. Armands access point temporarily closes Access to South Boulevard of the Presidents from South Washington Drive on St.
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Centennial plus two05/30/12 For Jack Goldsmith's 102nd birthday, he...
For Jack Goldsmith's 102nd birthday, he appeared on Willard Scott's segment on the "Today" show.
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Police Chief Albert Hogle's casket is lifted out of the hearse Thursday at the Sarasota National Cemetery.
Glass brings experience, dedication to Lakewood Ranch Town Hall
Gary Glass wasn't searching for a new job when he received a call from Lakewood Ranch Town Hall this past April, asking if he was interested in applying for the community associations director vacancy.
Longboat Key property values dipping again
Key-wide, Longboat Key Finance Director Tom Kelley estimates a 1.5% to 3% decrease in property values this year.
Dick Motzer and wife Margie Motzer, left, and others discuss local issues with Holmes Beach Commissioner Jean Peelen at a May 24 coffee.
Downtown Bradenton a place to visit
For many years, downtown Bradenton was just a place to drive through, whether you were headed to Anna Maria Island or Longboat Key, or it was a place to re-fuel your car before heading home.
Tennis Center plan for wine, beer moves forward
The Longboat Key Town Commission reached consensus at its Thursday, May 24 workshop to move forward with a proposal to allow for the sale of wine and beer at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.
Helicopter makes safe emergency landing on the beach
A helicopter had to make an emergency landing Friday, but at least the pilot was able to find a scenic place to put down.
The Restless Travelers Hit Israel, See Grandkid
Here's an interesting article by Stuart and Lois Scheyer of Longboat Key, Florida, about their recent trip to Israel to see their grandson and the Holy Land .
Tourist-development taxes up in 201205/23/12 Tourist-development tax...
What's the sound of a busy season? For the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce, it was the stream of phone calls from visitors asking if there were any available accommodations.
UPDATE 2-Ingersoll CEO met with Peltz's Trian fund
Ingersoll Rand Plc's CEO said he met with executives of Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund, which this month revealed it had taken a 7 percent stake in the air conditioning and security systems maker.
Longboat Key-$85,347: fire-rescue pension
To determine how much the town spends to pay for the benefits it guaranteed its employees, the Longboat Observer obtained earnings history and benefit records about the town's 10 most recent retirees.
After reportedly offering condoms and pills online to officers posing as a 12-year-old boy and 14-year-old girl, a Longboat Key man recently pleaded not guilty to charges of solicitation and traveling to have sex with a minor, then asked for a public defender to represent him.
May 17: Daily Headlines Video05/17/12 Join us as we observe and...
1 beach ranking. +Suncoast Charities seeks donor support The Suncoast Charities for Children wants the public to be aware that its organization funds the boat races and fireworks that occur on the bayfront every Fourth of July.
Five Things You Didn't Know About: Joe Bondi05/16/12 Joe Bondi loves...
The coast guard had put them in to protect swimmers from Jet Ski's being rented at an area hotel.
BOCC Approves WCIND Grant Request
Adoption of Resolution R-12-113, at Tuesday's BOCC Special Meeting, approving FY 2012-2013 grants to the Wet Coast Inland Navigation District , failed to include two of the requests made by The Town of Longboat Key.
Discussion focuses on makeup of community center committee05/16/12...
At last month's meeting, the Longboat Key Town Commission envisioned the Community Center Advisory Committee as a small group - maybe five individuals - who would meet publicly and be subject to Sunshine laws.
Public memorial for Longboat Key police chief planned
MANATEE — Although a private family service is scheduled this week for Longboat Key Chief of Police Al Hogle, there will be a public service next week.