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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 21, 2011
Magazine sales solicit warnings from police

Longboat Key police have issued at least six warnings in December to individuals selling magazine subscriptions without permits.

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Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile stand behind copies of the applications they filed with the Longboat Key Planning Zoning & Building Department to bring a cellular tower to the Longboat Island Chapel property.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 21, 2011
Q&A with Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile

Jim Eatrides, of Alpha-Omega Communications Inc., and Kevin Barile, of Ridan Industries II LLC, hope to bring a 150-foot stealth cellular tower to the Longboat Island Chapel. Here, the Eatrides and Barile sound off on their application.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Town Commission needs to show fiscal responsibility; We won't come back if dogs on the beach; Dogs do not need access to Longboat's beaches

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Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 21, 2011
Neighbors: Weldon Frost

The residents of less-tropical places may have Jack Frost nipping at their noses, but Longboat Key has it's own 'Frost' - Weldon Frost. He has been ringing the bell for the Salvation Army for 23 years at the most lucrative bucket in all of Sarasota County - the Longboat Key Publix.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2011
Watch donations grow

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch, thanks to support from volunteer efforts, the community and a Harry's Continental Kitchens wine tasting fundraiser, announced its 2011 donations to Mote Marine Laboratory.

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McKitrick
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2011
Back in the swing of things

Arlene McKitrick was in bed for five weeks due to a flu strain she picked up while competing in an international golf tournament in France.

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Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2011
JUST THE STATS

18 - number of points putting the Seagulls in first place for the Bird Key Yacht Club Bowling League Tuesday, Dec. 13.

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Barbara Thurston submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Emerald Harbour on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2011
Cool Today Winner: Gem of a Sunrise

Barbara Thurston submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Emerald Harbour on Longboat Key.

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Onlookers watch as Felicity prepares to head back to sea. Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2011
News Briefs

Fire Rescue Chief presents awards; Two turtles released from Lido Beach; Commission moves forward on pension study; Town advertises PZ&B director position; Town Hall to close Dec. 26 for Christmas; Town receives proposals for wireless study

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 21, 2011
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Roger Pettingell gives sweet thanks to his customers; SAR honors four members for contributions to community; Island Real Estate acquires Betsy Hills Real Estate brokerage

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This home at 725 Norton St. has two bedrooms, two baths, and 1,899 square feet of living area. It sold for $430,000. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 21, 2011
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $430,000

A home in Sleepy Lagoon Park tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Lilly Pulitzer Store Manager Shannon Moulton and Development Director for Sarasota Ballet Noreen Delaney
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 21, 2011
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Lilly Pulitzer throws in-store fundraiser for Sarasota Ballet; Bienvenidos, La Malinche; Trunk show raises proceeds for Susan G. Komen

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  • By Brian Gunnell
  • December 21, 2011
Bridge Bites: Nice lead, partner!

There are other ways to bid the North hand, but our North was obviously a paid-up member of the bid-what-you-think-you-can-make club. East's 4NT showed the minors, then North pushed on to 5â™ , in this case bidding what he hoped they could make.

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This home lit up Pasadena Glen in the Palmer's Creek section of the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 21, 2011
PHOTO SPECIAL: Night Lights

In celebration of the holiday season, many East County residents have brightened the night, stringing up lights and other displaying other decorations for neighbors and friends to enjoy. Here is just a sampling of Christmas cheer aglow in the East County this year.

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