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  • April 6, 2011
Letters to the Editor

A note of thanks and appreciation; Thanks to community for support of event; Longboat Key should widen its bike lanes; People should abide by dog-leash law

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Cops Corner

CLASSIC COPS - 'Boot-scootin' Boogie' March 24, 2002, 9:01 a.m. 500 block of Cutter Lane. Public Service. Subject said his neighbor blasted country music all night long. Subject said he hates country music and his neighbor knows it.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
News Briefs

Post office prepares for tax deadline; Historical Society requests funds

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 6, 2011
Aitken meets with SRQ airport officials

Retired pilot Andrew Aitken blames the Federal Aviation Administration for low-flying planes.

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  • News
Lou Gorman autographs a copy of his book, "One Pitch From Glory," in 2005 at Circle Books, on St. Armands Circle.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
Former Red Sox manager gave VIP treatment to all

James "Lou" Gorman, 82, of Weston, Mass., died Friday, April 1.

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  • Neighbors
Steve Schwalbach and his son, Cameron, middle, meet March 31 with the firefighters and Bayflite flight-crew members who rescued Schwalbach.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
Burn victim thanks firefighters, flight crew

Steve Schwalbach met March 31 with the firefighters and Bayflite flight-crew members who rescued him after he was burned in a fire at his parents' home on Longboat Key.

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PIC formed in the spring of 1985, and its membership peaked at 1,100 in 1993.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
The voice of Longboat Key

The Longboat Key Public Interest Committee (PIC) has evolved in the 25 years since its incorporation. But members say the organization maintains a powerful voice.

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The 4,361-square-foot home at 500 Gunwale Lane has four bedrooms, five bathrooms and a swimming pool. It sold for $825,000.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
Country Club Shores Unit III home sells for $825,000

Ronald Smith sold his home at 500 Gunwale Lane in Country Club Shores Unit III to Kevin and Mary Pozulp for $825,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By George Rauch
  • April 6, 2011
Market Watch: What is the risk of investing in this market?

The stock market is in a confusing posture. Slowly, investors are coming back, and the market continues to creep upward. But, at the moment, it may not be wise to commit too much more of one's cash to stocks.

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Bob and Lisa Morris
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Bob and Lisa Morris join Signature Sotheby's; Louise Hamel joins MS&Co. St. Armands office

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  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
Public Tennis Center names best of the best

On March 29, the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center concluded its season-long men's doubles "Who's B.O.B.?" competition.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Donna Swan
  • April 6, 2011
Deal Us In

North's sacrifice bid shows faith in partner

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  • Neighbors
Karmen Scott submitted this sunset photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: On Golden Pond

Karmen Scott submitted this sunset photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.

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Tracy and Harry Bierman
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 5, 2011
GALLERY: Coldwell Banker Cocktails Courtside

Tennis enthusiasts turned out by the dozens for the Coldwell Banker "Cocktails Courtside' event held April 5, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

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Bob and Lisa Morris have joined Signature Sotheby's International Realty. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 5, 2011
Bob and Lisa Morris join Signature Sotheby's

Bob and Lisa Morris are Lido Key residents.

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