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Jack Shire
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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 1, 2010
Obituary: Shire brought big ideas to Key development

Jack Shire died Nov. 16 at the age of 87.

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  • December 1, 2010
It's Read Everywhere

Readers bring their Longboat Observers to Guatemala and San Francisco.

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  • December 1, 2010
Cops Corner

Nov. 19 Nap time 9:59 a.m. - 100 block of Broadway. Suspicious Vehicle. Police observed a man lying down in a sport utility vehicle parked at the Broadway public beach access. The man told police he was early for an appointment at a real-estate office and had pulled over to take a quick nap.

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Florence Katz and Ruth Orne
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  • Dora Walters
  • December 1, 2010
Katz looks back on 95 years

The "95 Years in 60 Minutes" presentation celebrated the life of Sarasota Bay Club resident Florence Katz Nov. 18.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 1, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Nov. 19 through Nov. 24, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

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This home at 100 S. Warbler Lane has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and a swimming pool. It sold for $2.5 million.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 1, 2010
Key Real Estate: A home on Bird Key sells for $2.5 million

The transaction was the largest of the 15 sales recorded during the week of Nov. 15 through Nov. 19 on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys at the Sarasota and Manatee county courthouses and the only sale to exceed $1 million.

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Erni
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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 1, 2010
Real estate reports

Joan Erni appointed to national RDC board; Wagner Realty announces its top agents for October; Island Real Estate honors its top agents; SAR and Immobel partner for new Facebook platform

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  • By Donna Swan
  • December 1, 2010
Deal us in

How to play a helpful lead

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Joni K. von Schweinitz, of Casa del Mar, submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Moment of reflection

Joni K. von Schweinitz, of Casa del Mar, submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

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Mary Forshay
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 30, 2010
Man on the Street: Trolley Talk

We asked Longboaters how they feel about Longboat's trolley and if the service should be continued.

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Hurricane Jeanne ripped off the roof of the Apollo condominium on Longboat Key in 2004.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2010
Hurricane season comes to an end

This year's active hurricane season spared Florida residents.

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The Town Commission must decide whether to help fund the trolley at its regular meeting Monday, Dec. 6.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 30, 2010
Town disputes trolley funding

The Town Commission hopes a trolley agreement can be reached before the end of the year that doesn't require the town to contribute any money toward the service.

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Ross and Michele Toussaint have owned and operated Exotica Florist & Orchids since 1997.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 29, 2010
Exotica Florist & Orchids moves to Centre Shops

The floral business will relocate to the space most recently occupied by Key Video.

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Boca Raton-based Coastal Planning & Engineering will make a presentation regarding the erosion on the north end of Longboat.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 29, 2010
Town officials to meet with Manatee County

The Longboat Key Town Commission will discuss trolley and Longboat Pass issues with Manatee County officials Nov. 30.

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H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin is a Longboat Key resident and retired trial lawyer.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 26, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: 'Bitter Legacy' Book Signing

Author H. Terrell Griffin will sign copies of his latest thriller Saturday at Circle Books.

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