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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 24, 2011
Hurricane Irene to blow past Longboat

The town prepared for the wrath of Hurricane Irene by checking power generators, ordering fuel and instructing employees to implement a personal hurricane plan in case they would be needed for emergency duties.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 24, 2011
Longboat lull: the final days of August

The last days of August are often the slowest days on Longboat Key. But, on occasion, more than just the temperature heats up for the dog days of summer.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2011
News Briefs

Duncan proposes Code Enforcement workshop; B.J. Webb elected to USTA foundation board; Legislature to hold redistricting hearing

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Painter, author, illustrator, mother, wife, community activist — Longboater Lynn Armstrong Coffin identifies with all of those titles.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 24, 2011
Lynn Coffin: Painter, author, illustrator, mother wife, community activist

Coffin's latest endeavor since her son, Mikael, was born in 1983, is writing and illustrating children's books.

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  • Neighbors
Cliff Collins submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2011
Weekly Winner: Captivating Coral

Cliff Collins submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner

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Courtesy photo Gillian Thornton, daughter of owner Gary Thornton, after whom the shop is named, sits in front of the store during its grand opening in July.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 24, 2011
Business Observer

Gillian's now on the map of St. Armands Circle; Tennis Gardens among finalists for EDC Hall of Fame; Longboat Key Club to hold job fair for various positions

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The home at 573 Gunwale Lane has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,124 square feet of living area. It sold for $740,000. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 24, 2011
Country Club Shores home sells for $740,000

Joyce Lamson-Scribner and PNC Bank, N.A., trustees, Alan Willens and Kathy Willens sold the home at 573 Gunwale Lane to William and Lynn Cook, of White Plains, N.Y., for $740,000. Built in 1979, it has two bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,124 square feet of living area.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • August 24, 2011
Deal Us In: Entry management can be key to defense

How do you make six clubs when West leads the Jack of diamonds? The North-South bidding was a bit aggressive, but the slam seems to depend on the finesse through East, who had opened the bidding.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 23, 2011
Irene shifts path away from Key

The storm is now projected to move up the coast of the eastern United States.

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Accelerometers have motion-sensing technology found in Nintendo’s Wii and smart phones.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 22, 2011
Mote receives NOAA grant for shark fishing study

The $192,000 grant will use accelerometers to study how sharks fare after they are caught and released.

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Sandra Ceshker, Tamera Jackson and Betty Pawlowitz pose with Jack Daniel’s and lemonade Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Concert with Bullseye Ride

SYC held their Concert on the Lawn & Dock Party inside Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The musical guest for the evening was a country band called Bullseye Ride. Jack Daniel's sponsored the party.

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The birthday boys included Mike St. Hilaire, 69, Richard Perlman, 60, and Mike Greve, 66.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: A birthday party for three

Three Longboaters celebrated their birthdays together Saturday, Aug. 20 at Bay Isles. The birthday boys included Mike Greve, Richard Perlman and Mike St. Hilaire. Their party was catered by Nancy's BBQ and they also had a custom made cake by Slice of Heaven.

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A turtle nest at Sea Club, 4141 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will be opened Monday, Aug. 22.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2011
Turtle nest opening will take place Monday

A turtle nest at Sea Club, 4141 Gulf of Mexico Drive, will be opened at 7:40 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22. Park at the Sea Club or Turtle Crawl Inn, 4235 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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Lakewood Ranch High graduate Kirsten Hannabass placed sixth in the Swivel at the 37th Division 1 Show Ski National Championship.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 19, 2011
Local skiers place at national tournament

Three members of the Sarasota Ski a Rees Water Ski Show Team competed and placed at the 37th Division 1 Show Ski National Championship Aug. 12 to Aug. 14 in Janesville, Wis.

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