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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
Rev3 Triathlon is not gearing up for Key event

The triathlon withdrew its application to bring a 56-mile bicycle course and 1,000 people through Longboat Key as part of a 2012 event.

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  • News
Cedar Tennis Resort owner Randy Langley said he is re-branding the facility, previously known as Cedars Tennis & Fitness Club. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
P&Z sounds off on Cedars' outdoor dining request

Cedars Tennis Resort can move 38 indoor seats outside, and diners won't have to hear the sound of silence.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
No resolution reached in the Colony mediation

A Nov. 12 conference didn't put an end to years of disputes at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
Commission election deadline approaches

Four incumbent commissioners are up for re-election next year - but it's unclear if any representative will have a challenger.

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Read this week's edition of Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Mary Miller is a member of the Longboat Key Garden Club and supports many causes in the area.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 16, 2011
Neighbors: Mary Miller

This lifetime learner makes time to support her favorite causes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 344 W. Royal Flamingo Drive has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,344 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,675,000. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 16, 2011
Bird Key home sells for $2,675,000

Jimmy and Lynn Hayes, Atlanta, sold their home at 344 W. Royal Flamingo Drive, on Bird Key, to David and Kelly Cain, Sarasota, for $2,675,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Pat and Tom Hanly. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2011
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Kepecz-Hays, of Coldwell Banker, reaches Legends Society level; Echelon Group teams up with Habitat of Humanity Sarasota; Wagner Realty announces top agents for the month of October

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 16, 2011
Athlete of the Week: John Cook

John Cook has played tennis for 15 years. He was the track and field coach at George Mason University for 19 years and retired in 1997.

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  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's bridge hand.
  • By Brian Gunnell
  • November 16, 2011
Bridge bites: Dummy reversal

N-S do well to reach 7♥. North's 3♠ said, 'Good hand with Heart support,' South's Redouble showed a control in Spades, 4NT asked for Aces, and the 5NT response said, 'Two Aces and a void.'

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  • News
Jason Gagliano submitted this sunset photo, taken at Coquina Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Weekly Winner: Wave Goodbye

Jason Gagliano submitted this sunset photo, taken at Coquina Beach.

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  • Neighbors
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 15, 2011
Obituary: Mary Virginia Elliot

Mary Virginia Elliot, of Sarasota and formerly of Petoskey, Mich., died Nov. 5. She was 97.

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  • Neighbors
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

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Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.

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