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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
Judge hears petition for writ of certiorari in Key Club challenge

IPOC and the L'Ambiance and Sanctuary condominium associations argued that the commission violated town codes when it approved the Longboat Key Club's plan.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
Publix project reps reveal details

Longboat Key Condominium Association members posed questions about the Avenue of the Flowers store.

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Interim Town Manager David Bullock with his wife, Donna. Robin Hartill.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
PIC welcomes Bullock at reception

The interim town manager spoke to the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee at its first event of the season.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
Cell tower at top of Comp Plan interest

The Longboat Key Town Commission voted 5-2 on amendments to its Comp Plan that could impact various Key structures, but discussion centered on a potential cell tower.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
News Briefs

Town Hall to close for Thanksgiving holiday; Ray Rajewski to run for District 3 seat; Town issues requests for proposals; Town Commission approves write-off of debt

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Betty Aden hits the ball during a doubles match in last year’s Observer Challenge. File photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 22, 2011
The challenge is on for this year's Observer Challenge

It's that time of year again. The Observer Challenge takes over the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center courts for the 12th year in a row from Friday, Dec. 9, through Sunday, Dec. 11.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Jerry Knab greets some regulars along his morning walking route.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 22, 2011
Neighbors: Jerry Knab

The 'Pied Piper' of Longboat Key makes fast friends during his walking routine.

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Steve Harris has joined the St. Armands office of Michael Saunders & Co. Harris previously worked for Prudential Palms Realty, for which he ranked in the top 3% of nationwide fine-home specialists.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Steve Harris joins Michael Saunders' St. Armands office; Signature Sotheby's participates in international conference; Andrew Bers earns Five Star Short Sale and REO certifications

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This home at 23 S. Polk Drive on Lido Key has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,283 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.8 million. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 22, 2011
Lido Key home sells for $1.8 million

Thomas and Dona Blake, of Dublin, Ohio, sold their home at 23 S. Polk Drive to Jon Small, of Mentor, Ohio, for $1.8 million.

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David O’Keefe Studios has moved to a new location at 438 St. Armands Circle. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
Business Observer

Euphemia Haye unveils new tapas menu at The Haye Loft; David O'Keefe Studios celebrates new location on St. Armands Circle; Cannons Marina receives Marine Five Star Dealership Certification

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Meet this week's athlete, Donna Swain.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 22, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Linda Swain

In August, Longboat Key resident Linda Swain passed her eight-month yoga teacher certification, which she received from Yoga of the Heart in Sarasota.

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  • By Brian Gunnell
  • November 22, 2011
Bridge Bites: Detective work

East's 2♦ was a Weak Two, showing six Diamonds and less than opening values. N-S push on to 4♠, a contract that is in danger of losing a trick in each suit. On the other hand, with a bit of sleuthing, you might even make an overtrick.

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Jon Boscia submitted this sunset photo, taken just south of New Pass.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Weekly Winner: Natural Setting

Jon Boscia submitted this sunset photo, taken just south of New Pass.

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Ray Alexander, owner of Engel & Völkers Anna Maria Island/Longboat Key said he has always been interested in the vacation market. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
FULL STORY Engel & Volkers launches new Longboat Key office, division

The new vacation division, E&V Vacations International, will be based out of the company's new office at Mediterranean Plaza.

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