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This home at 477 McKinley Drive sold for $1.12 million.
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  • April 4, 2012
Jodats buy Ringling Estates home for $1.12 million

A home in John Ringling Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate. James Fynes, Bradenton, sold his home at 477 McKinley Drive to Gary and Lisa Jodat, Longboat Key, for $1.12 million.

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  • April 4, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Plymouth Harbor announces 2012 officers; Mote names new chief advancement officer; St. Armands businesses make some changes

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  • April 4, 2012
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Maureen Horn celebrates 2011

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The above moves are from Elyse Briggs’ “Stretch in Time” video
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  • April 4, 2012
Adaptive yoga can be done easily in the home

A recent video from California puts a whole new spin on what could technically be called "chair yoga."

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  • April 4, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Julius 'Jules' Rauch

In the late '90s, Julius Rauch and his buddy, Warren Girle, began fishing competitively. It started with a few local tournaments then morphed into larger tournaments in Louisiana and Texas.

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  • April 4, 2012
JUST THE STATS

8,945 - Pins Doug Mampe has knocked down this year as of Tuesday, March 27, in the Bird Key Yacht Club bowling league.

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  • By Brian Gunnell
  • April 4, 2012
Bridge Bites: Don't overruff!

This week you are South, defending 3â™ . You must make three good plays in order to beat this contract. Are you up to the challenge?

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Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken near Longboat Key Towers.
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  • April 4, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken near Longboat Key Towers.

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  • April 3, 2012
April 3: Daily Headlines Video

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  • April 3, 2012
Wireless surveys due tomorrow

Wednesday, April 4 is the deadline to complete a wireless-communications survey that seeks input about Key-wide experiences.

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The building formerly occupied by Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza is located at 545 Bay Isles Road.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 2, 2012
Commission approves Rooks property site plan

The commission approved a request from W. Howard Rooks to allow him to maintain the existing building formerly occupied by Mattison's.

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Sylvia Babineau, Judy Reed and Muriel Boyle
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  • April 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Style Show ft. The Met

On Thursday, March 29 Bird Key Yacht Club's parking lot and dining room was full of around 170 people for the style show featuring fashions from The Met Fashion House Day Spa and Salon on St. Armands Circle. It was their largest turnout ever. The fashions featured in these photos can be purchased from The Met, 35 South Blvd of the Presidents.

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The building formerly occupied by Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza is located at 545 Bay Isles Road.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 2, 2012
Commission to discuss site plan for Rooks property

W. Howard Rooks is seeking approval of a site plan that would allow him to maintain the existing building formerly occupied by Mattison's.

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  • March 30, 2012
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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since August 2010.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 30, 2012
Colony unit owners to discuss Club Holdings plan

Colony unit owners will see a detailed presentation about plans for the resort but will not vote on a plan next week.

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