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U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan showed the audience two charts depicting federal debt and the budget.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 29, 2012
Congressman Buchanan warns against rising debt

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan kicked off a Longboat Key Town Hall meeting by warning against the 'Tidal Wave of Debt.'

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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Cops Corner: Longboat Key

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George Heitler performed in Don Wallace’s “The Scam on the 17th Floor” Tuesday, Feb. 28 and Wednesday, Feb. 29, at Plymouth Harbor. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
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  • February 29, 2012
Neighbors: George Heitler

This 'ham' knows how to charm any audience.

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This home at 100 S. Warbler Lane has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,780 square feet of living area. It sold for $3,225,000. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
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  • February 29, 2012
Three-bedroom Bird Key home sells for $3,225,000

David and Michelle Sylvester, Sarasota, sold their home at 100 S. Warbler Lane, on Bird Key, to Elizabeth Rowntree, trustee, of Toronto, Canada, for $3,225,000.

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Santangini
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  • February 29, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Daiquiri Deck celebrates first birthday; Sterling Anvil on Anna Maria to close; (Chef) hats off to Joe Santangini

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  • February 29, 2012
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Michael Saunders & Co. announces top selling agents and teams

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If you know someone who should be featured as an Athlete of the Week, please call or send the suggestion to Mallory Gnaegy at 366-3468, Ext. 360 or mgnaegy@yourobserver.com.
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  • February 29, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Mel Taub

Mel Taub plays golf three times a week and tennis about four times a week, and he tries to exercise every day.

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2 — Number of holes-in-one Sandy Finnegan has made this season. She recently made her second one.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 29, 2012
JUST THE STATS

150 - The number of matches to be played in the 2012 Sarasota Open.

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  • By Brian Gunnell
  • February 29, 2012
Bridge Bites: Finesses are easy

Of course finesses are easy! You just lead toward the AQ or KJ or some such holding, and, when fate is kind, an extra trick materializes. But, if they can, experienced players will avoid the whims of fate, as in this deal.

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Joanne Sheehan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club.
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  • February 29, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Joanne Sheehan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club.

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  • February 28, 2012
Obituary: Robert Merrill

Robert Merrill, of Sarasota, died Feb. 16. He was 93.

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 28, 2012
Obituary: Edward A. Mulhare

Edward A. Mulhare, of Longboat Key and formerly of River Edge, N.J., died Feb. 24. He was 85.

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  • February 28, 2012
Obituary: J. Alexander 'Alex' Rogers

J. Alexander "Alex" Rogers, of Bradenton, Longboat Key and Wales, died Feb. 23. He was 58.

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  • February 28, 2012
Obituary: Helen M. Thorkelsen

Helen M. Thorkelsen, of Longboat Key and formerly of Philadelphia, died Feb. 15. She was 72.

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  • February 28, 2012
FEB. 28: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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