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  • September 23, 2010
Cops Corner 09.23.10

A security guard on routine patrol noticed a puff of smoke coming from the top level of a parking garage. He didn't know if a fire had started, so he investigated. When he reached the top level, he saw three teenagers riding their bikes down the garage ramp.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
This home at 9247 Blind Pass Road on Siesta Key has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bedrooms and 2,827 square feet of living area. It sold for $ 1.8 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 23, 2010
Siesta Key home sells for $1.8 million

James and Marcia Wallace, of Sarasota, sold their home at 9247 Blind Pass Road to Jennifer Trent, of Sarasota, for $1.8 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 23, 2010
Palm Avenue overlay district on hold

The city has told a citizens group that its request to halt large-scale commercial projects on South Palm Avenue is not necessary.

  • Sarasota
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Kristy Cail: "I'm a casual girl - I like dressing classy and not too trendy. I'm a new mom on the run, so my wardrobe has to be simple."
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 22, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Kristy Cail

Guest Fashion Editor - Kristy Cail

  • Black Tie
GOP candidates Jim Boyd, Doug Holder, Rep. Ray Pilon and Steven Fields attended the event.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
LBK Republican Club kicks off season

The Republican Club of Longboat Key kicked off the season Wednesday, Sept. 22 with a party at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Melanie Brokaw, Goldsmith Chiropractic & Acupuncture, and Sharon Viner, CNL Bank
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
LLSA Chamber checks in at Helmsley Sandcastle

Approximately 65 Chamber members gathered for a Business After Hours at the Lido Key hotel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andrew Hlywa is the owner of Whitney Beach Plaza, which is currently in foreclosure.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
Whitney Beach sale likely, but not to grocery developer

A Boston-based company recently put down a deposit on the plaza and is exploring various concepts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Aidan Troy
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 22, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Imagine School at Palmer Ranch

Ever since Jill Marsh found tadpoles swimming around in a puddle at the end of her driveway, her students have been observing them and watching as their tails vanish and they sprout legs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ray Arpke is the only contestant from Florida in the People’s Platelist Contest.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
Voting ends Sunday for ABC News contest

Euphemia Haye Restaurant chef/proprietor Ray Arpke is a finalist in the competition.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2010
It's called Manatee County for a reason

Lands End resident Tom Mayers spotted a group of nine manatees swimming in the bay at the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2010
St. Jude Luncheon tickets on sale

The luncheon will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in the parking area of Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2010
New Shabbat service time

Shabbat services at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road, will be held at 8 p.m. Fridays.

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  • Neighbors
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort longtime President and General Manager Katie Moulton and her father, longtime owner and CEO Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber, reminisce about the Colony's history.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 22, 2010
Through the years

A look back at the early years of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort's history from 1968 to 1995.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandhamn Place residents say dumpsters left open are making a raccoon problem worse in their neighborhood.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 22, 2010
Centre Shops requests flexibility

A request by Centre Shops owner Don Roberts to allow additional uses at his plaza to attract more tenants spurred a debate among Sandhamn Place neighbors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The town of Longboat Key received a permit last week to restore its severely eroded north end whenever needed for a period of 10 years.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 22, 2010
North-end receives beach project permit

The town of Longboat Key received a permit for an emergency beach project that will bring 133,000 cubic yards of sand to the north end next year.

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