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The 14-unit Grand Mariner condominium sold for $9.5 million.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 20, 2011
A couple from Lido Shores purchases Grand Mariner

Ralph and Sheri Trine, of Lido Shores, are the buyers of the 14-unit Grand Mariner condominium. The $9.5 million sale was reported in the April 14 issue of the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A unit at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Residences sold for $3.85 million in March 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 20, 2011
Sales Snapshot

March real-estate overview for keys

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Mei
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 20, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Coldwell LBK earns Premier Office Award; Barbara Mei joins Signature Sotheby's; SAR announces property sales high since Sept. '05

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Jim Bakle
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 20, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jim Bakle

Jim Bakle has been playing tennis for 50 years and is the captain of the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center's 75 Division 1 team.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan
  • April 20, 2011
Deal Us In

Would you double with East's hand?

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Walt Michno submitted this sunset photo, taken on the northern tip of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: SET POINT

Walt Michno submitted this sunset photo, taken on the northern tip of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Art modeling is fun and flexible," Seva Anthony says. "I’m in my element when I get to create a character."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 20, 2011
Body of work

After spending half of her career hanging from circus ropes and hoofing it in toe shoes and leotards, Seva Anthony learns the art of stillness.

  • Arts + Culture
Suzanne Farrel
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 20, 2011
Scene & Heard

Farrell gets her dance on in Sarasota; 'See Jane' make lasting connections at SFF; Carolyn Michel reunites with herself; Ebtg closes up shop; HOT TICKETS

  • Arts + Culture
Castille Landon
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 20, 2011
Local teens pen sitcom, Hollywood comes calling

When Castille Landon left Bradenton three years ago to pursue an acting career in Los Angeles, she never dreamed she'd be flying home for her first real shot at a starring role.

  • Arts + Culture
Chef/partner Charles Flint and Operating Partner Dean Defebo
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • April 20, 2011
Edibles: Fleming's: the art of steak

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar has a rare authenticity.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • April 20, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: La Musica: April 10 and April 13 Concerts

La Musica has brought us some stellar programs with equally stellar performers in the past but this year, much of what we heard has been quite special.

  • Arts + Culture
James McAvoy stars in "The Conspirator."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 20, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'The Conspirator'

If we are to believe the premise of Robert Redford's new film, "The Conspirator," the quest for revenge when blinded by hate can eradicate the truth. Was the trial of Mary Surratt, the lone woman charged in the plot to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln, a quest for justice or a horrible scam?

  • Arts + Culture
Designing Women Boutique founder Jean Weidner, Ronald Taub and Marcia Jean Taub, wearing one of her late mother's outfits.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • April 20, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

A fitting memorial; Now that's cooking!; A big hug back to Betty; Tidbits; Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Jahrel Thompson, Leymis Bolanos Wilmott and Alyson Dolan perform.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 19, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Center for the Arts

"Shall We Dance?" was the final program in the And All That Jazz concert series held this season at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design. And dance is just what the audience did April 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Key property owners are invited to attend a tree pruning educational session 9 a.m., April 21.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 19, 2011
Longboat hosts tree-pruning class

The town of Longboat Key will host a tree pruning class and education session Thursday to teach residents the proper way to prune their island vegetation.

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