LONGBOAT
Observer Longboat Key’s weekly newspaper since 1978
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 40, NO. 14
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YOUR TOWN
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Bayfront Park is a hit.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017
AN HONOR
Town targets
condo
Longboat seeks forfeit of accused voyeur’s home. SEE PAGE 4A
Courtesy photo
Cheryl McGruder, president of the local chapter of Church Women United, and Longboat Island Chapel Chairwoman Judy Achre.
Women who worship Women from several churches throughout Manatee County gathered Nov. 6 at Longboat Island Chapel for the Church Women United of Manatee County’s World Community Day. With headquarters in New York, the group is part of the national Church Women United. The Rev. Charles Shook, pastor emeritus of the chapel, served as the keynote speaker. Judy Achre conducted the event. File photo
The condo at 623 Cedars Court is valued at $170,850, according to the Manatee County Appraiser’s office.
Katie Johns
Ed and Betty Burton brought their dog, Sammy, to the Veterans Day Parade and Honor Program on Nov. 11, hosted by The Rotary Club of Longboat Key.
Netting success After acing the district tournament and winning first place, the 6.5 combo tennis team at the Longboat Key Club competed in USTA Sectionals over the weekend in Daytona Beach. This was the team’s third year going to sectionals. Team member Mary Lou Johnson said in an email they won some and lost some at sectionals, but were just happy to be there. They’re going to try again next year.
BLACK
Town delivers a day in the spotlight for vets. SEE PAGE 1B
Turtle season sets records
Nesting breaks high mark, but disorientations reach above 200. SEE PAGE 3A
Wine, women and shoes. INSIDE
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