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Marcia Freedman displays one of her more recent watercolor paintings. She prefers painting watercolors to oil paintings.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 21, 2011
Neighbors: Marcia Freedman

Artist Ed Whitney once commented on a painting, done by Marcia Freedman, saying that the artist was "a person having a love affair with color."

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  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan
  • September 21, 2011
Deal Us In: You'll know when it's time to trump

The bidding is easily understood. North's one notrump bid shows six to eight high-card points without support for the opening bid suit.

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Sandra Herr submitted this sunset photo, taken on Gulfshore Road on Longboat Key.
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  • September 21, 2011
Weekly Winner: Relaxation Technique

Sandra Herr submitted this sunset photo, taken on Gulfshore Road on Longboat Key.

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Nina Insinna of Nine O’ Clocks, Liz Ford of Salon 2000, Pam Canal a Medical Skincare Esthetician, and Irina Lavose a co-owner of Design 2000 pose together.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 20, 2011
The Chamber has Business After Hours at the Hemsley Sandcastle

The Chamber has Business After Hours at the Hemsley Sandcastle

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  • Neighbors
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 20, 2011
Colony board to discuss finalists

Board members will meet this weekend to choose its recommendation for the redevelopment of the resort.

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Sarasota Yacht Club re-opens today after being closed for a few weeks.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 20, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sarasota Yacht Club re-opens

Sarasota Yacht Club re-opens today after being closed for a few weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

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  • Cops Corner
Police Chief Al Hogle was appointed acting town manager, a role that will likely last no more than a few weeks.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 19, 2011
Commission accepts St. Denis resignation

Police Chief Al Hogle will serve as acting town manager as the commission works to find an interim leader.

  • Longboat Key
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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

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  • Cops Corner
Bob Boyer of Maryland isn't reeling in anything substantial. He gives what he does catch to his bird-friend.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 19, 2011
Photo of the Day: Catch of the Day

Bob Boyer of Maryland isn't reeling in anything substantial. He gives what he does catch to his bird-friend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Expect lane closures and possible delays on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 758 and state Route 72.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 19, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Sept. 18

Construction work will take place this week on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681.

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The town of Longboat Key hired Bruce St. Denis as assistant town manager in October 1996.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 17, 2011
St. Denis submits resignation offer

The Longboat Key Town Commission will meet Monday to discuss St. Denis' offer, the selection of a town manager and appointment of an acting town manager.

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

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

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Michael Welly is general manager of the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 16, 2011
Key Club writ of certiorari hearing rescheduled

The hearing will take place Thursday, Oct. 13 in the Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center.

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Jessica Smith says she knew from the moment she saw Elijah's photo that he was meant to be her son.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2011
Photos of the Week

A selection of the best photos from all Observers this week.

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