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Dick O'Dowd's chess set was hand-carved out of limestone from his ancestors' homeland in Ireland.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 9, 2011
Local Irish enthusiast to speak on 'All Things Irish'

Dick O'Dowd will share stories from his travels and his knowledge of Irish history and culture at his presentation, 'All Things Irish,' which takes place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at SunTrust Bank, 510 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Bruce St. Denis, right, and town labor attorney Reynolds Allen discuss why the town is not able to give the firefighters a contract that involves spending more money.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 9, 2011
Town sides with St. Denis

The Town Commission agreed with Town Manager Bruce St. Denis on the three issues left to resolve a new firefighter contract last week.

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Mayor George Spoll oversaw his last evening regular Town Commission meeting Monday, March 7, at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 9, 2011
Longboat Key's mayor signs off

Mayor George Spoll will leave the Town Commission after six years of service.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2011
The Observer goes mobile

The YourObserver.com iPhone app is now available for download in the iTunes store.

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Jerry Springer, right, poses with Graeme Malloch at the St. Armands Key Residents Association annual dinner.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 9, 2011
5 things you didn't know about Jerry Springer

Jerry Springer spends much of his off-camera time in Bird Key, where he has lived for 15 years. Here are five things you didn't know about the legendary talk show host.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 9, 2011
IPOC questions plan changes

The town of Longboat Key has been working since last year to amend its Comprehensive Plan. The Islandside Property Owners Coalition believes the amendments and plan are inconsistent.

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Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC Principal Brian Kenney spoke to the Longbeach Village Association last week.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 9, 2011
Developer talks about future of plaza

Brian Kenney, principal of the Boston-based Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC, told a standing-room only crowd at the Longbeach Village Association's March 2 meeting that his company is working quickly to lease and, then, renovate Whitney Beach Plaza.

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  • News
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan discusses the need for reducing spending and increasing savings at a town hall meeting Saturday.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 9, 2011
Buchanan talks jobs, economy and health care

Approximately 100 people attended Rep. Vern Buchanan's town hall meeting Saturday.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 9, 2011
News Briefs

Calling all Key voters; Town's beach engineer sold to Louisiana company; Port Dolphin extends its pipeline project; New Longboat Key trolley schedule announced

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Dave Garelick plays tennis once a week at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center and says he feels "uplifted" by his lessons.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 9, 2011
Tennis nets benefits for player with Parkinson's

In the past, Dave Garelick was used to playing tennis every day. Today, the sport isn't just for recreation - it helps to ease his Parkinson's symptoms.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2011
Cops Corner

Classic Cops Feb. 24, 1999 12:20 p.m. 1100 block of GMD. Traffic violation, Speeding. 'I'm sorry,' said the driver. 'It's my fault. I'm in a hurry to get to the bathroom.' Driver cited.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 9, 2011
Building permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 25 through March 3, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Unit N-1201 at Longboat Key Towers has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 2,420 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,675,000.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 9, 2011
Longboat Key Towers unit sells for $1,675,000

The sale was the largest of the nine sales recorded during the week of Feb. 22 through Feb. 25, which was shortened because of Presidents Day, on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses.

  • Longboat Key
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Green
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 9, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Maureen Curtin joins MS&Co. LBK office; Sotheby's announces new sponsorship deals; Wagner Realty announces February's top agents;

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Patricia Ostroski
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 9, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Patricia Ostroski

Patricia Ostroski teaches yoga classes at Seaplace and Bayport.

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Emi Frydman checks out the basket of Easter eggs her family members found at the April 4 egg hunt at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church. The Easter activities, open to the public, made their return for the first time since the early 2020s through the efforts of church members.
  • April 6, 2026
Back from pre-COVID hiatus, St. Armands hosts Easter bash
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Lydia Lardner, 3, makes an impressive start filling up her Easter basket with Kelly Lardner and family at the April 3 Sand Cay Condominiums Beach Resort's Easter egg hunt, a beloved tradition at the resort for more than a decade.
  • April 6, 2026
Families return for Easter egg hunt tradition at Sand Cay
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Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key President Danielle Gladding welcomes guest speaker Longboat Police Chief Russ Mager to update members about his approach to leadership since he assumed the role last autumn at the April 2 meeting.
  • April 4, 2026
Longboat police chief talks digital security with Kiwanians
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St. Regis at Longboat Key is a gulf-facing resort and condo development on the barrier island of Longboat Key. The Unicorp-developed property opened in 2024 at the former site of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
  • April 4, 2026
St. Regis on track to receive permanent certificate of occupancy, eyes tennis courts
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Irrigation regulations have been increased as the region continues to see impacts from an extended drought.
  • April 2, 2026
Watering restrictions increase as drought extends

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