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REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Sotheby's names new managing broker; Alexander Properties rolls into Coldwell Banker; Luxury Home Market training completed

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Suzy Lysen and Janet Petrillo, customer service manager for Jude Connally
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Jude Connally opens its doors on St. Armands Circle

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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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Athlete of the Week: Mark Schlobach

Mark Schlobach plays golf, squash and tennis, but tennis is his favorite sport. He was born and raised in Hamburg, Germany, and came to the United States when he was 10 years old.

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66 - Days until the Sarasota Open, which takes place from April 14 to April 22, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort Tennis Gardens.

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Bridge Bites: An old ruse

Against 3NT, West leads his fourth-best Spade. East's Jack is taken by Declarer's Queen, then a Diamond to Dummy and the losing Club finesse. At this point, West can count nine or 10 tricks for Declarer, via two Spades, four Diamonds and three or four Clubs.

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Peter Hallett submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
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Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Peter Hallett submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

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Obituary: Paul Vincent Dean

Paul Vincent Dean, of Longboat Key, formerly of Pittsburgh and Atlanta, died Jan. 25. He was 80.

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Obituary: William Kahn

William Kahn, of Overland Park, Kansas, and formerly of New York City and Longboat Key, died Feb. 1. He was 73.

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Obituary: George Bernard Kelly

George Bernard Kelly, of Longboat Key and formerly of New York City and Port Washington, N.Y., died Nov. 22.

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David Bullock is Longboat Key town manager.
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  • February 7, 2012
Bullock to speak tonight at PIC forum

The new town manager will speak about his first 100 days on the job.

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The new Publix is set to open by December 2012. Courtesy rendering.
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  • February 7, 2012
Commission approves Publix plans

The commission approved three outline development plans and a site-plan amendment related to the project.

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Marie and future Commodore Bob Hunter
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  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Super Bowl Party

Bird Key Yacht Club opened its doors for the first ever Super Bowl Party on Sunday, Feb. 5. Members dined on appetizers and rooted on their teams. They even had a quiet room, or 'box seats,' for the serious fans.

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Bob Goodman with Commodore Willa and Michael Saalwaechter
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  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Super Bowl Party

Referees blowing their whistles and Cheerleaders waving their pom-poms sold raffle tickets at Sarasota Yacht Club's Super Bowl party on Sunday, Feb. 5. Fifty percent of the money raised goes toward the Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation, which gives grants to students working toward environmental degrees.

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