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  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2010
Cops Corner

Classic Cops Dec. 20, 1982 7:38 p.m. - Hughes Street. Man reports fire in chimney. No damage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Santa made his way to the rooftop of the 10-story Promenade, which also featured Rudolph on its sign.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 22, 2010
Tinsel Town

The annual 'Light Up the Keys' competition on Longboat Key draws out its shining stars.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 22, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Friday, Dec. 10, through Thursday, Dec. 16, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
St. Armands LLC purchased the building at 343 St. Armands Circle for $850,000. The 647-square-foot building was constructed in 1959.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 22, 2010
Sunglass Express Optical building sells for $850,000

St. Armands LLC, a Florida limited-liability company managed by Robert and Yvonne Schloss, purchased the building at 343 St. Armands Circle, where their Sunglass Express Optical store is located, for $850,000 from Darol Fry, 178 N. Washington Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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The home at 100 S. Warbler Lane sold for $2.5 million in November, on Bird Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 22, 2010
November sales summary

The following is a summary of key residential real-estate sales recorded for the month of November at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses. Data from November 2009 is also listed for comparison.

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Barbara Ackerman
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 22, 2010
Real Estate Reports

The latest local real estate news

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  • By Donna Swan
  • December 22, 2010
Deal Us In

North's hand is a little light

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Kathy Powers submitted this sunset photo, taken at Seaplace, 2045 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2010
Oat-cean View

Kathy Powers submitted this sunset photo, taken at Seaplace, 2045 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2010
McNeal reports snow on campus

Despite the forecast otherwise, McNeal Elementary School reported snow last week.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2010
Gullett presents holiday program

Gullett Elementary School celebrated the holiday season with a special program.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2010
Harvest shares holiday cheer

Members of Harvest United Methodist Church brought the Christmas spirit to Falkner Farms during the church's annual Christmas party.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2010
Wranglers show can-do attitude

Braden River Elementary School's Student Council collected more than 3,000 cans of food through its annual Salvation Army Food Drive.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2010
Kids R Kids completes drive

Students at Kids R Kids of Lakewood Ranch have ensured 10 more children will have a Merry Christmas this year.

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Lakewood Ranch's CDDs meet at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 22, 2010
Lakewood CDDs prep for security changes

Ranch Community Development Districts 1 and 4 will continue with their current security provider as they search for a replacement.

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Palm-Aire residents packed the Manatee County commission chambers last week.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 22, 2010
Officer needs more time for cell tower decision

County hearing officer Hamilton 'Chip' Rice heard testimony regarding the proposed cell phone tower in Palm-Aire and has continued the public hearing to Jan. 12, 2011.

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