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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 21, 2010
Key Real Estate: Lido Key home sells for $2.25 million

In total, 13 sales were recorded at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses. Of those sales, 10 occurred on Longboat Key, including two on the Manatee County side of the island, and one each occurred on Lido Key, St. Armands Key and Bird Key. Four of the week's sales exceeded $1 million. Additionally, three of the week's 13 transactions were vacant-lot sales.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 21, 2010
Wish comes true for United Kingdom couple

Phil and Emma Pedley recently moved to the United States and purchased a Lakewood Ranch business, Wish on Main.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 21, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of July 9 through July 15, in order of dollar amounts.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 21, 2010
Cops Corner 07.22.10

The victim had employed the suspect for the past 16 months as a vet tech for the clinic. During that time, the suspect was responsible for maintaining and ordering the medication for the animals. The suspect's performance became poor, and he seemed to be under the influence of drugs while at work.

  • East County
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • July 21, 2010
Business Observer 07.22.10

Kathy Sharpe Herbst has joined the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Florida Suncoast Chapter, as the new development coordinator.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 21, 2010
Business Observer 07.22.10

Whole Foods to hold Save Our Seabirds fundraiser.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 21, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Beau Ciel condominium holds downtown soiree; Sheryl Vieira rejoins Signature Sotheby's Realty; and Thompson joins Michael Saunders' St. Armands office.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan
  • July 21, 2010
Deal Us in: Double, rebid or pass?

South bid one diamond, and West made a weak jump overcall of two hearts. What should South bid when North and East have passed?

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 21, 2010
WEATHER: Vibrant Vista

Charles Preston Rawls submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Island Park, in downtown Sarasota. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 21, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: M Gallery of Fine Art

'This intimate salon-like atmosphere echoes the art world's sweeping movement toward representational art,' says gallery owner Maggie Kruger.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 21, 2010
Broadway muscle (WITH VIDEO)

Former dancer Jay Poindexter went from working in the spotlight to pulling the strings backstage.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 21, 2010
Arts anchor (WITH VIDEO)

Sarasota radio host Lynne Bernfield has delved into the minds and hearts of Sarasota's most beloved artists and entertainers.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 21, 2010
Film Review: 'Inception'

When Christopher Nolan directs, expect greatness and, above all, originality. In his highly anticipated new film, "Inception," Nolan pulls out all the stops, taking his audience on an intellectual ride that thrills at every turn.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 20, 2010
Mote's Waldo returns to Florida Keys

The robot was deployed Monday to gather information about oil impact.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 20, 2010
P&Z e-mail spat ensues

The chairwoman of the Planning and Zoning Board and one of its planning board members disagreed in town e-mails Tuesday.

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