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Unit 403 condominium at Veinte, 2675 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,896 square feet of living area. It sold for $644,400. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano.
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  • August 17, 2011
Bird Key home sells for $1.8 million

Isaac Zamora, Sarasota, sold his home at 105 N. Warbler Lane to Thomas Gardner and Barbara Vanderkolk Gardner, Sarasota, for $1.8 million.

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Coldwell Banker NRT recognizes seven Longboat Key agents; Simon Group joins St. Armands MS&Co. office; Coldwell Banker Longboat Key announces July stats

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  • By Donna Swan
  • August 17, 2011
Deal Us In: Opening bid shows vulnerability

The vulnerability makes an opening bid by the dealer a good choice. Having the 4-4-4-1 distribution, most North players will open the hand one diamond. Once the heart fit is found, North will bid the game.

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Ron Johnson took this sunset photo in the 4800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive during a turtle nest opening.
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  • August 17, 2011
Weekly Winner: Turtle Time

Ron Johnson took this sunset photo in the 4800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive during a turtle nest opening.

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President Andrew Vac speaks to the members of the Circle Association Tuesday, Aug., 16 at Tommy Bahama Restaurant.
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  • August 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Circle Association holds breakfast at Tommy Bahama

Members of Circle Association got together for their monthly meeting at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Tommy Bahama Restaurant.

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Lynn Larson represents District 1 on the Longboat Key Town Commission.
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  • August 16, 2011
Larson to run for re-election

Longboat Key Commissioner Lynn Larson will seek a second term in March 2012.

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Chef Jamie Gregorich is sous chef at Euphemia Haye, on Longboat Key.
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  • August 15, 2011
Chef Jamie Gregorich eliminated from 'Hell's Kitchen'

Euphemia Haye sous chef Jamie Gregorich was eliminated tonight from season nine of FOX's "Hell's Kitchen."

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A seagull plots its getaway Monday near Mote Marine Aquarium. Decisions, decisions: to fly or ride?
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  • August 15, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Decision time

A seagull plots its getaway Monday near Mote Marine Aquarium. Decisions, decisions: to fly or ride?

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A turtle nest will be excavated at 7:45 p.m. at 4325 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 15, 2011
Nest set to open Aug. 17

A turtle nest will be excavated at 7:45 p.m. at 4325 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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David Brenner is vice mayor of the town of Longboat Key.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 15, 2011
Brenner makes recommendations for budget surplus

Longboat Key Vice Mayor David Brenner's suggestions address the town's $52,400 surplus for the 2011-12 fiscal year.

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People start to board their boats to head out to look for scallops Saturday, August 13 during the 4th Annual Sarasota Bay Great Scallop Search.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 4th Annual Sarasota Bay Great Scallop Search

Over 120 people came out for the 4th Annual Sarasota Bay Great Scallop Search Saturday, August 13 at Mar Vista.

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Judi Zirna and Betty Pawlowitz were the hostesses of the evening.
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  • August 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Black & White Ball

Sarasota Yacht Club held their annual Black & White Ball Saturday, August 13 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Parking is available at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive, at the rear of the ResortQuest building.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2011
Turtle nest opening scheduled for Monday night

A turtle nest at 6327 Gulf of Mexico Drive will be excavated at 7:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15.

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U.S. District Bankruptcy Judge Steven Merryday has not yet made a ruling on the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 12, 2011
Judge hears from both sides in Colony case

A Tampa-based U.S. District bankruptcy judge heard arguments from both sides in the battle for the famed resort Thursday.

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