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Courtesy photo The vacant parcels are located at 6271 and 6281 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 9, 2014
Town expects plans soon for Kors' Gulf lots

Fashion designer Michael Kors, reportedly the buyer of two adjacent Gulf-front lots that sold for $6 million in November, plans to submit an application for a large Gulf-front, single-family home soon, according to a Longboat Key town planner.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 9, 2014
Bieber takes center stage in April Fools'

The pop star is not purchasing the $22 million Ohana estate - but our April 1 story attracted attention from quite a few Beliebers.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo Tacoma Jenkins, her son, Jaylen Peterson, and Jaylen's reading buddy, Keith Tschannen. Jaylen and Tschannen have worked together for four years.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 9, 2014
Reading Buddies instill love of books in children

A Christ Church of Longboat Key-sponsored program pairs at-risk students with volunteers during the critical first four years of elementary school.

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1143 Casey Key Road is priced at $9.45 million. Photos by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • April 9, 2014
Home of the Month: Top of the Line

Classic cars and classic architecture blend perfectly in this Casey Key showplace.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2014
Lakewood Ranch man dies in bicycle accident

Donald Mader died April 5, a day after a motorist struck him just blocks from his home in Summerfield.

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Students Hannah Audet, Hannah Bryan and Ava Losada celebrate literacy with event creators Andy and Frank Anderson, during "Kiddie Lit," or the "Winnie the Pooh and Shakespeare Too," project April 4. (Photo by Amanda Sebastiano)
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 9, 2014
Students craft children's stories for projects

Lakewood Ranch High seniors read children's stories they wrote to Bashaw Elementary students to celebrate literacy.

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Photo by Amanda Sebastiano Former NBA ref Bob Delaney received the 2014 Mannie Jackson — Basketball Human Spirit Award and the Armed Forces Foundation Leadership Award this week.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 9, 2014
Former NBA referee enters polo world

After more than 25 years as a shot-caller for the NBA, Bob Delaney brings his expertise to the game of polo.

  • East County
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John Leavy founded Luminous Electric in 2011, with just him and a truck. The fast-growing firm will likely reach $1 million in sales 2014. (Photo by Mark Wemple)
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • April 9, 2014
It's Electric

A business owner with a fast-growth story determines where to best spend the company's marketing dollars.

  • East County
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The 4,800-square-foot unit offers views of the beach from nearly every room. (Photo courtesy Roger Pettingell)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 9, 2014
Business Briefs

La Firenza unit sells for $4.25 million; Premier Sotheby's honors top 20 teams and associates; BP station rebrands as Mobil Longboat Key

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2014
Business Reports

Founders Club model The Girona set to open in May; Beth Barnett joins Sotheby's team; Davis acquires CornerStone Title

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Gloria Weissberg, Ed Brickman and Eli Brickman
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ed Brickman Reception

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts held a reception in honor of Ed Brickman, a talented jewelry maker and teacher, on April 9.

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Most tables were occupied at lunchtime during the Longbeach Café’s first day of business. (Photo by Robin Hartill)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 9, 2014
Longbeach Café opens; LBK Liquors on tap

Whitney Beach Plaza co-owner Ryan Snyder hopes the restaurant and liquor store will spark commitments from other tenants.

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Charlotte Craver and Doris Berkey
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 8, 2014
Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon

Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Susan Landau, Dan Wade, Barb Kerwin and Kip O’Neill
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club Annual Picnic

On April 8, the Longboat Key Garden Club honored award recipients and members at its annual meeting and picnic at Joan M. Durante Park.

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Mary Lou Winnick, Arlene Skversky and Irma Skversky
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club met for its monthly luncheon at the Portofino Restaurant in the Harbourside Marina on April 8. Professor Susan MacManus spoke on 'what to look forward to in the 2014 elections' to attendees after lunch and general club announcements.

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