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Kurt Schultheis. This home at 3315 Gulf of Mexico Drive has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,955 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.35 million.
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  • December 18, 2013
Longboat Shores home sells for $3.35 million

Stephen Hood, trustee, of Tampa, sold the home at 3315 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Michael and Elizabeth Roth, of St. Cloud, Minn., for $3.35 million.

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Judy Schattner submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Sandbar Restaurant on Anna Maria Island.
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  • December 18, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

Judy Schattner submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Sandbar Restaurant on Anna Maria Island.

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A Hilton application states: “The Longboat Key hotel must be completely redeveloped and modernized to attract the affluent, upscale visitors that historically supported the local economy of Longboat Key.”
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 17, 2013
P&Z recommends Hilton project approval

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $30 million project that could break ground in May.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • December 17, 2013
The Good News: Laurel Nokomis School

Inspired by their personal heroes, Laurel Nokomis reading ambassadors teach preschoolers what it takes to make a difference.

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Claire and Ralph Hunter, pictured at the Longboat Key Historical Society's 2012 Fish Fry. (File photo)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 16, 2013
Former Longboat Observer co-owner Claire Hunter dies

Claire Hunter died Sunday night, at home in Bradenton.

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Pending approval, the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort project could begin in the first or second quarter of 2014.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 16, 2013
Hilton project comes before P&Z Dec. 17

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $24 million project that could begin in the first or second quarter of 2014.

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Jackie Millikin, Susan Shannahan and Margit Gravino
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Let's Have a Ball

The Sarasota Yacht Club held its annual holiday celebration, Let's Have a Ball, on Saturday, Dec. 14. Previously known as the Holly Ball, this year's event included live entertainment, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres for guests to enjoy.

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Sue DiNatale and Elmer Ward
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Shore Retirement Party for Elmer Ward

On Saturday, Dec. 14, residents of the Shore held a retirement party for their maintenance man, Elmer Ward, after 35 years of dedicated service.

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During the parade, Jeanne Miller waves to the crowd from the Dockside Marine Service car.
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Village Holiday Parade

On the afternoon of Saturday, Dec. 14, the residents of Longbeach Village gathered together for a parade down Broadway and a chance to meet Santa. The procession ended at Moore's Seafood Restaurant with refreshments and the announcement of prizes.

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John and Joanne Forch, David Glorius and Kathy Bavely were Division 2 finalists in the 2012 Observer Challenge.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 13, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Observer Challenge Finals

The 14th Annual Observer Challenge continues Saturday and Sunday at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

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Red drift algae seaweed, which isn’t red tide and isn’t harmful to your health, could come ashore in 2014.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 13, 2013
Town watches for red drift algae

Officials are warning that a nuisance seaweed could return for the first time in six years to Gulf shores.

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Kemarcus Sailes smiles at Beverly Sutton before giving a reading.
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All Church Carol Sing & Children's Christmas Party

On Thursday, Dec. 12, Christ Church was the host to many young children and their families at its annual All Church Carol Sing & Children's Christmas Party. One of the church's mission projects takes members of the congregation to Bradenton as 'Reading Buddies' and this event celebrated all involved with a party full of singing, presents and Santa.

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The home features an Infinity pool and overflow lap pool overlooking Sarasota Bay and downtown Sarasota. (Courtesy)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 12, 2013
Country Club Shores home sells for $4.3 million

The sale was the fifth highest amount paid for a home on Longboat Key in 2013.

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Jesse and Adrian Griffin
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longbeach Village Association Holiday Party

Members of the Longbeach Village Association enjoyed dinner, cocktails and conversation Wednesday, Dec. 11, during their holiday party at Bayou Tavern.

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Sandy and Robert Endres
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • December 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace Holiday Party

Residents of Seaplace were filled with the holiday spirit as they enjoyed their annual party on Wednesday, Dec. 11.

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