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Eric Weinstein, Ravi Parent, Bryan Paine, Jack Famiglietti, Sam Armington, Jason D'Agostino, Brian Firth, Jim Zeller, Sophia Schultz and Jennifer LePatourel pose together with their trophy.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Youth Multihull team practice

The Sarasota Youth Multihull team, part of the Sarasota Youth Sailing Squadron, recently won the Youth Multihull Championship during the Tradewinds Regatta 2012 that was held Jan. - 15 in Islamorada.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
No injuries were reported, but smoke and heat damage will necessitate the closing of the restaurant for up to four weeks, owner Chris Brown told the Pelican Press Wednesday morning.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • February 1, 2012
Fire to close The Hub Baja Grill for several weeks

A kitchen fire reported shortly after 12:30 a.m. Feb. 1 caused at least $200,000 in damage to The Hub Baja Grill in the Village, according to the Sarasota County Fire Department.

  • Siesta Key
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"Can You See Me Now?" is a photo of a jellyfish on Longboat Key beach. Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Johnson
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
International exhibition on display

Longboat Key resident and photographer Mary Lou Johnson's work was displayed in the collection of Professional Photographers of America's 2011 International Photographic Competition.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
Wood stork visits Summerfield lake

Summerfield resident Gary Miller caught this image of a wood stork that took a break on the lake at the intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Clubhouse Drive.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
Critter Corner

Leebo, a 18-month-old neutered male pointer/dane mix, needs a loving home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 1, 2012
FULL STORY: Pedestrian, 73, dies in GMD crash

A woman visiting from Illinois died Friday night after being struck by a car while attempting to cross Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"It's kind of a bittersweet thing," Kenneth Gill said. "I've had some good years in the community. But now, it’s time to move on."
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 1, 2012
Gill resigns from Longboat Island Chapel

The Rev. Kenneth Gill resigned as senior minister Friday, two days before the congregation was scheduled to vote on his future with the church.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 1, 2012
Planning effort generates ideas for island's north end

The 40 stakeholders who participated in a Saturday workshop were encouraged to share ideas for northern Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lenny Landau, a mechanical engineer who still does consulting work for General Electric, has compiled his findings into a Power Point presentation.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 1, 2012
Resident's study provides data for town to utilize

Key resident Lenny Landau uncovered findings about the town's utility system in his effort to understand the Key's population cycle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andy Mele, executive director of Sarasota Bay Watch, Tanner Stults, Judd McKean, director of Carefree Learners, and Larry Stults, father of Tanner and board member of Sarasota Bay Watch
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 1, 2012
Riverview senior identifies local environmental need

Using a boat, a waterproof camera and a small grant for printing fees, Tanner Stults created a field guide for Florida's coast; bays that includes more than 50 photographs. It's a project that took the now Riverview High School senior one-and-a-half years to complete.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
News Briefs

Publix to go before the Town Commission; Town, Key Club file appeals; Citizens decreases its maximum coverage limit

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 1, 2012
Marvin Danto leaves lasting local legacy

Marvin Danto and his wife, Betty, were avid supporters of local organizations such as the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
St. Armands Circle Association Executive Director Diana Corrigan said some Circle merchants are experiencing January traffic that could exceed that of January 2005. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 1, 2012
Longboat Key sees healthy start to season

We may not be the No. 1 beach, according to Dr. Beach, but we're still getting a healthy dose of tourism.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
Our View: The 'seen' and 'unseen'

When we saw the front-page-sized view of the architect's rendering of a redeveloped Bayfront Park, including a new 18,000-square-foot community center on the bayfront, we couldn't help but say: "Wow. That would be great."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
David Bullock
  • By David Bullock
  • February 1, 2012
My View: 2012 brings year of town-changing agenda

It has been 80 days since my appointment as Longboat Key town manager.

  • Longboat Key
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