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  • July 9, 2014
Community Golf

The latest community golf scores from Rosedale, River Club and more.

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Julie Knutzen submitted this photo of a deer family, taken on the Legacy Golf Club course.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2014
Weather: East County

Julie Knutzen submitted this photo of a deer family, taken on the Legacy Golf Club course.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 9, 2014
Commission sets 2.1763 maximum millage rate

Longboat Key taxpayers will likely see a tax increase to cover the town's operating expenses starting Oct. 1, but the exact amount is unknown.

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  • David Conway
  • July 9, 2014
Sarasota bayfront plan envisions $100 million Mote aquarium

A recently leaked private proposal for public bayfront land tops $300 million, causing a stir among groups developing a plan for the future of the property.

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  • July 9, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

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  • July 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • July 9, 2014
Obituary: Donna Rae Garner

Donna Rae Garner, 76, of Longboat Key, died June 28.

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  • July 9, 2014
Obituary: Martin Garment

Martin Garment, 95, of Westport, Conn., Longboat Key, died July 3.

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  • July 9, 2014
Obituary: John Arnold Cole

John Arnold Cole died June 23.

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Photo by Kelsey Grau This home at 647 Mourning Dove Drive has four bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths, a pool and 4,854 square feet of living area. It sold for $4 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 9, 2014
Four-bedroom Bird Key home sells for $4 million

A home on Bird Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Taussig, center
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 9, 2014
Business Briefs

Taussig celebrates 30 years as a notary; Sand Cay receives certificate of excellence; Pro-Motion Notions celebrates 25 years

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  • July 9, 2014
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Sharon Ray submitted this sunset photo, taken after a storm off Longboat Key.
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  • July 9, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Sharon Ray submitted this sunset photo, taken after a storm off Longboat Key.

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  • July 9, 2014
Business Briefs

Arbor Reserve opens pool, cabana; Insurance agency relocates; New model opens in The Concession; Pro-Motion Notions celebrates 25 years

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Photo by Jen Blanco This home at 15105 Camargo Place has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,122 square feet of living area. It sold for $900,000.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 9, 2014
Country Club East home sells for $900,000

A home in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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