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Gregg Kaplan runs Longboat-Key-based LBK Contractors & Design, a homebuilding and remodeling firm. Kaplan was previously CEO of Cinnabon, the chain of cinnamon roll bakeries. Photo by Mark Wemple.
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  • October 5, 2011
Gregg Kaplan shares life lessons

Gregg Kaplan's executive lessons revolve around a key theme: Don't be afraid to take chances.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • October 5, 2011
Deal Us In: Finding the correct defense is key

West leads the king of clubs, followed by the ace of clubs. East plays low-high, and South's queen falls on the second trick

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A service in honor of previous Mayor, columnist and philanthropist Jim Brown took place at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Many of the speakers mentioned how there wouldn't be a beach without him.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 5, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Life's a beach

A service in honor of previous Mayor, columnist and philanthropist Jim Brown took place at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Many of the speakers mentioned how there wouldn't be a beach without him.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • October 5, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • October 5, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

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  • October 4, 2011
Obituary: Sol Levites

Sol Levites, 96, of Sarasota, died Sept. 22.

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  • October 4, 2011
Obituary: Allen Barkey

Allen Barkey, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 24.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • October 4, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

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David Bullock spoke to the commission at Monday’s meeting.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 4, 2011
UPDATED: Commission approves Bullock contract

Sarasota County Deputy Administrator David Bullock will receive a $180,000 annual salary as interim town manager.

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A quick photo at Quick Point Nature Reserve.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Quick Point Nature Preserves

A quick photo at Quick Point Nature Reserve.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • October 3, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

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  • October 3, 2011
Commission to consider interim contract tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review the contract signed last week by David Bullock.

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Rachel Livingston and Edy Attanasio pose with Jamie Hooks Saturday, Oct. 1 after getting their first cards during the poker run.
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  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SUP Fest 2011

The 3rd annual Sarasota Stand up Paddle and Poker Run took place Saturday, Oct. 1, out at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

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Rev. Bernthal blesses Marianne and Dan Blazowich's six dogs.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pet Blessing

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church hosted a Pet Blessing worship Service on Saturday, Oct. 1. Pets and their masters were invited to the church garden where they received an individual blessing to protect them.

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Monofilament puts birds at high risk for danger. Brown Pelicans get hit very hard. So do great and snowy egrets and herons. Lines often tangle and trap the birds so it is important to dispose of line properly.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Area Monofilament Cleanup

Audubon Society, Save Our Seabirds, Sarasota Bay Watch and volunteers joined together for the third-annual monofilament cleanup. They cleared from boats and kayaks abandoned fishing line, hooks and weights that put sea birds at risk.

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