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  • April 14, 2010
Two-Man Golf Tour to be played at top courses

The new concept is open to all golfers. A PGA tour player will present trophies after the final round.

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    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 14, 2010
Pick celebrates 50 years as a priest

A champagne toast, warm memories and a lot of laughter made the Rev. Edward Pick's 50th anniversary celebration an occasion to remember.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 14, 2010
Longboat Library hears bookish couple speak

Authors and founders of Oceanview Publishing, Bob and Pat Gussin, were the guest speakers at the annual Longboat Library luncheon, held April 8, at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2010
It's Read Everywhere

See the latest places readers have traveled with The Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • April 14, 2010
Bevy of blooms

Longboat Key is currently ablaze with color as spring buds, long dormant from the cool winter, burst into bloom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By George Rauch
  • April 14, 2010
Market Watch: Beware of the new bull market

Interest rates are continuing to go up, which causes bond prices to go down.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 14, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of April 2 through April 8, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 14, 2010
Key Real Estate: Sales soar to 23 during week before Easter

Key real-estate sales more than doubled for the reporting week of March 29 through April 2, the week that led up to Easter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 14, 2010
Business Observer

Oceanview Publishing will move to Mediterranean Plaza

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 14, 2010
Real Estate Reports

Bers, Petsinger earn short-sale certification

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • April 14, 2010
Feinstein embodies 'aerobic grandma' title

When Wendy Feinstein read an article about the new fitness modality called TRX straps in last month's Observer, she invited Schecter to join her for a challenging workout.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 14, 2010
Sarasota Open returns to Longboat Key Club

The USTA/ATP men's tennis tournament will take place from May 8 through May 15.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Donna Swan
  • April 14, 2010
Deal Us In

Always trust your partner's signals

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2010
Orange Opulence

Lawrence Glantz submitted this sunset photo taken at The Diplomat, 3155 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2010
Health Matters - Longboat Key and Sarasota

Enjoy The Observer's monthly magazine insert bringing you local, health-related news you can use for people of all ages.

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