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Observer Staff
February 24, 2010

Cops Corner 02.25.10

A woman turned in half of a pair of dentures that she found on the shore. The dentures had barnacle growth on them and appeared to have been in the Gulf for a while.

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Dora Walters
February 24, 2010

Pets unleash inner desires

For the Kibbles 'N' Nibbles event, proud pet owners brought their dogs and cats to meet an animal communicator.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
February 24, 2010

Contribution update for candidates

With less than a month to go until the town's Tuesday, March 16 municipal election, campaign contributions are mounting. Listed below are the names of contributors to general election candidates through Feb. 5, as well as candidates' expenditures. Contributions and expenditures are listed for all contested races on the Key - at-large race between incumbent Commissioner Hal Lenobel and Phil Younger; District 1 race between incumbent Mayor Lee Rothenberg and Lynn Larson; and District 3 race between incumbent Commissioner Peter O'Connor and David Brenner.

Longboat Key
News

Robin Hartill
February 24, 2010

Full Circle

Even when times are tight, businesses continue to come to St. Armands Circle to take advantage of the shopping district's world-class reputation. Here's a look at businesses that have opened on the Circle since October.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 24, 2010

Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 12 through Feb. 18, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Kent Chetlain
February 24, 2010

The Observer's real-estate writer bids au revoir

After 28 years, real-estate columnist Kent Chetlain signs off with a look at his life.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
February 24, 2010

Organic Living Fair will help green lifestyles grow

According to Grant's Gardens and WaterWise Solutions owner Grant Beatt, property managers and residents face a number of problems when it comes to sustainable landscaping and water conservation.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Donna Swan
February 24, 2010

Deal Us In

Winning Play

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
February 24, 2010

Wave of Gratitude

Gil Weiner submitted this sunset photo taken on Bradenton Beach. 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
Neighbors

Heidi Kurpiela
February 24, 2010

Smooth shutterbug

On the eve of the 30th Sarasota Jazz Festival, longtime jazz photographer Jean Germain shares the stories behind her pictures.

Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
February 24, 2010

Pirate-ship bed makes waves at showcase

Jeanette Simpson's pirate-ship bed for the Sarasota Orchestra's Designer Showcase is turning seasoned patrons into kids again.

Arts + Culture

Anna Dearing
February 24, 2010

Dance Review: 'Vespri,' 'I Napoletani' and Divertissements

The Sarasota Ballet presented a mixed bill this past weekend featuring reprisals of Andre Prokovsky's "Vespri" and Dominic Walsh's "I Napoletani," which this time featured the dancers of the Sarasota Ballet instead of his own company, along with a series of classically renowned solos and pas de deux.

Arts + Culture

June LeBell
February 24, 2010

Music Review: Sarasota Opera: 'Die Zauberflte (The Magic Flute)'

If you look at the G. Schirmer vocal score of Mozart's "Die ZauberflÃ¶te" ("The Magic Flute"), you'll see that it has only 167 pages of music. Yet some productions can seem interminable. Fortunately, the one presented by the Sarasota Opera positively flew by.

Arts + Culture

Black Tie Staff
February 23, 2010

44th Annual Dinner

Planned Parenthood

Black Tie

Black Tie Staff
February 23, 2010

Caring Hearts Luncheon

First Step

Black Tie

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Cops Corner 02.25.10

Pets unleash inner desires

Contribution update for candidates

Full Circle

Building Permits

The Observer's real-estate writer bids au revoir

Organic Living Fair will help green lifestyles grow

Deal Us In

Wave of Gratitude

Smooth shutterbug

Pirate-ship bed makes waves at showcase

Dance Review: 'Vespri,' 'I Napoletani' and Divertissements

Music Review: Sarasota Opera: 'Die Zauberflte (The Magic Flute)'

44th Annual Dinner

Caring Hearts Luncheon

Goodwill to open Dec. 18 on Longboat Key

Emanu-El students celebrate Hanukkah with Aviva Senior Living residents

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bo O'Daniel

The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Dec. 18-24

Holiday House SRQ now serves a fifth school, but holiday shopping costs rise

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