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  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Obituary: Virginia 'Ginny' Carol Loftis

Virginia 'Ginny' Carol Loftis, 88, of Longboat Key, died Feb. 9.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Obituary: Jean Audrey Borman

Jean Audrey Borman, 80, of Longboat Key and formerly of Lakewood, Ill., died Feb. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 19, 2014
Stores have familiar ring

Three stores with locations in St. Armands Circle will open stores in the Mall at University Town Center.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
SEAS THE MOMENT. Residents of Spanish Main Yacht Club enjoyed reading the Longboat Observer during a January cruise to Grand Cayman Island and Cozumel, Mexico, on Royal Caribbean's Brilliance of the Seas.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. We can't wait to see where The Observer will travel next!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sharon Burde. Photo by Kelsey Grau
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 19, 2014
Your Neighbor: Sharon Burde

Burde's new book, 'One Family One Season,' tells the story of the eagle's nest and the birds that return each year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photos by Molly Schechter Helene Tucker
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • February 19, 2014
Fitness profiles: the community within the community

Helene Tucker and Lynne Ginsburg are two of many participants who exercise their fitness options at Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo Unit B-104 at the Sanctuary, 565 Sanctuary Drive, has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,115 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,637,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 19, 2014
Condominium at the Sanctuary sells for $1,637,000

A condominium in Sanctuary at Longboat Key Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 19, 2014
New Barbara Ackerman Group closes $55 million in 2013

The veteran Coldwell Banker agent teamed up with her husband, Gary Ackerman, and Coldwell agent Louis Wery to form last year's top-ranked sales team.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Vicki Brooks submitted this sunset photo, taken near Cortez after a day of rain.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Vicki Brooks submitted this sunset photo, taken near Cortez after a day of rain.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Donna and Lew Patterson with Jackie Russell
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Positano Fine Wine Club

On Tuesday, the Positano Fine Wine Club sampled a variety of wine and homemade hors d'oeuvres at its monthly gathering. Residents each bring a bottle and an appetizer to share with fellow wine lovers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) volunteer Cynthia McMullin and Director of Community Awareness Jessica Hays
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 18, 2014
The Good News: Cynthia McMullin

Through compassion and dedication, SPARCC's mission is to end domestic and sexual violence.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Phill Younger expressed concern Tuesday that "we can’t even get participation by the people who are on" the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 18, 2014
Commission considers ZBA change

Ben Feole stepped down from the board for personal reasons but isn't on board with any decision that would eliminate the Zoning Board of Adjustment as a board in the Town Charter.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Carol and Steve Lawson, St. Armands Travel
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Circle Association February Meeting

On Tuesday, Carol and Steve Lawson hosted the St. Armands Circle Association February General Membership Meeting at their business, St. Armands Travel. The meeting is a monthly opportunity for local business owners and professionals to meet, network and discuss Circle happenings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A proposed injunction will request the Association to undertake its maintenance and repair responsibilities for existing Colony buildings.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2014
Another Colony lawsuit is in the works

A Colony unit owner is urging others to sign on to sue the Association for its failure to maintain existing buildings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2014
Town Hall closes for Presidents Day

Longboat Key Town Hall will re-open at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow. Trash collection will take place on Tuesday.

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