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Claire Hunter was one of four volunteers who helped welcome President George W. Bush and his team Sept. 10, 2001, at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. File photo.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 7, 2011
9/11 Looking Back: Claire Hunter

Claire Hunter and her husband, Ralph, who founded the Longboat Observer, were among volunteers on-hand Sept. 10, 2001, at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort to greet President George W. Bush.

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Bob Craft was flying Delta Flight 109 from Madrid to Atlanta when the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks occurred. File photo.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • September 7, 2011
9/11 Looking Back: Robert 'Bob' Craft

Longboat Key resident Robert 'Bob' Craft was the captain of a flight headed from Madrid to Atlanta when he learned of the terrorist attacks.

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  • September 7, 2011
9/11: Timeline

The Observer recounts the events before and after Sept. 11, 2001, as they unfolded locally.

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  • September 7, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Coldwell Banker welcomes new members

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The home at 520 Birdie Lane has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,048 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.25 million. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Adam Hughes
  • September 7, 2011
Country Club Shores home sells for $1.25 million

OB Florida RRE Holdings LLC sold the home at 520 Birdie Lane, in Country Club Shores, to Edward and Joanne Christie, of Wilton, Conn., for $1.25 million.

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  • September 7, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Jon Keller and Lynn Goodman, owner of Envy
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 7, 2011
LLSA Chamber hosts after-hours event

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce held its "Business After Hours" event Wednesday, Aug. 24, in conjunction with J Wood Realty's "Meet the Neighbors" event, which included Envy and Bridge Street Bistro. Those who attended the combined events enjoyed a variety of cocktails, from martinis to margaritas, as well as finger foods and desserts.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • September 7, 2011
Deal Us In: Be wary of the lure of the finesse

West led his fourth-best diamond, and the declarer lost no time in going set. Declarer won the king of diamonds, cashed the ace of trump and finessed the Jack. West took his queen and continued with a diamond.

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Christina Filkins submitted this sunset photo, taken from Longboat Harbour, located in the 4400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2011
Weekly Winner: Rosy Outlook

Christina Filkins submitted this sunset photo, taken from Longboat Harbour, located in the 4400 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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Your memories of 9/11
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: Your memories

We asked you to submit your memory of where you were for 9/11. Here is what you sent.

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Peter Easton and Jami Heredia pose before taking over the grill for their shift Saturday, Sept. 3 at the 65th Labor Day Regatta at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 65th Labor Day Regatta BBQ

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron held a BBQ for the competitors and the spectators on Saturday with many members helping to cook, clean and sell at the BBQ.

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Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 2, 2011
Town Hall to close for Labor Day

Town Hall will re-open Tuesday, Sept. 6.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 1, 2011
Town monitoring tropical disturbance

Tropical Disturbance 35 is currently traveling northwest in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 31, 2011
P&Z to continue transportation discussions

The Planning & Zoning Board will discuss amendments to its Comprehensive Plan tomorrow

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Mallory Gnaegy
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2011
Observer welcomes Mallory Gnaegy

The Longboat Observer welcomes Mallory Gnaegy this week to our staff as community editor. Make sure to say 'hello' when you see her around town!

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