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YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 42, NO. 3
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YOUR TOWN
A hand-drawn sketch of an early concept, back when “Boathouse II” was envisioned as a two-story structure. Nat Kaemmerer
Alexa Lowrey
Start spreading the news … Who better than Ol’ Blue Eyes himself (actually, a recording of Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York”) to help send off Alexa Lowrey toward her college career in the Big Apple? Alexa, an 18-year-old Tampa Prep grad, is heading to New York University to study music and performing arts. Friends and family at Christ Church serenaded her at a recent gathering. Alexa has performed in area theaters for years and said she’s been interested in show business since she was 3.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019
Something different, by design From pencil sketch to finished project, home aims for simplicity. PAGE 3
Longboater nails lumber award The 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Massachusetts Retail Lumber Dealers Association, recently awarded to Longboat resident John Brill Jr., came as a total surprise to him, granddaughter Vickie said. Brill worked in the lumber industry for 23 years. “It was truly an honor to witness how many people respected, adored and appreciated his leadership,” Vickie said. “Your leadership style and keen sense of humor were so key in taking us to the next level,” part of the award inscription reads.
Sten Spinella
Shore passes milestone Town grants temporary certificate to enable training of staff. PAGE 6 A+E
Turtle Tracks LONGBOAT Aug. 18-24 2019 2018 Nests 2 1 False Crawls 1 1 Total as of Aug. 17 2019 2018 Nests 1,341 993 False Crawls 1,518 1,003
Smoke on the water
Right at home with Cuban art. INSIDE
Rescue team keeps eye on bay and gulf. SEE PAGE 4
Source: Mote Marine Laboratory Courtesy photo