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LONGBOAT

H O ME

Observer Longboat Key’s weekly newspaper since 1978

YOUR HOME + GARDEN

INSIDE TODAY

YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

VOLUME 39, NO. 10

FREE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2016

A BUMPY RIDE?

A+E

Changes are ahead for Key bus service, and many businesses are worried. PAGE 3

Pet praise

Behind the scenes photos. INSIDE

YOUR TOWN

Dogs and cats receive blessings at service. SEE PAGE 18 Courtesy photos

Lee Peakes with Betty and Jack Keelin

Jack Keelin recognized for service Lee Peakes, president of the Beachplace board of directors, presented Jack and Betty Keelin a plaque for their many years of dedication and service to the community. Jack Keelin has served on the Beachplace board since 1997 and was president of the Beachplace Association from 2000 to March 2016.

Stephanie and Milton Kruk Katie Johns

Iris Bolwell and Sukitu, 5, attended the St. Armands Key Lutheran Church’s annual pet blessing Oct. 15.

George Spoll seeks comeback Nearly six years after leaving the commission, the former mayor plans a District 2 run. SEE PAGE 2

Kruks celebrate 60 years Stephanie and Milton Kruk, of Longboat Key, celebrated their 60th anniversary in May. The Kruks enjoyed a cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas with their four children, their spouses and seven grandchildren.

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