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Observer Longboat Key’s weekly newspaper since 1978
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 41, NO. 17
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YOUR TOWN Share with us
Have a fun holiday tradition or recipe? Share it with us! We’re looking for readers’ traditions and recipes that bring them the most joy every year. Did your Christmas Eve always end with a viewing of a “Christmas Story?” Was Hanukkah never complete without latkes? Let us know and there’s a chance your submission could be featured in our upcoming holiday issue. Send your recipes and traditions to Katie Johns at kjohns@your observer.com by Dec. 10.
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A new kind of yoga.
PAGE 1B THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2018
SUDDEN VACANCY Next up for Colony site? That depends on the courts. PAGE 3A
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HO, HO, HUG Make the nice list The Longboat Key Police Department is helping residents make Santa’s nice list this year. From now until Dec. 20, the department is collecting gifts for Toys for Tots. Those interested in donating children’s toys and books can bring them to the Longboat Key Police Department Lobby, 5460 Gulf of Mexico Drive. For questions, call 361-6411-1912.
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Harmer a hit in first year Town manager racks up high scores in commission report card. SEE PAGE 2A
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Merry and bright lights Is your house shining bright this season? Let us know. The Longboat Observer is looking for the most festive lights and decorations to feature in our upcoming holiday issue. If your house or a neighbor’s house is lighting up the night, send a photo and address to Katie Johns at kjohns@yourobserver.com by Dec. 10 and it could be featured in our Dec. 20 issue.
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Michael Scott gives Santa a big hug Dec. 2 at the Old Salty Dog.
Kids embrace breakfast with Santa. SEE PAGE 19A