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Bird Key Yacht Club will display Maryanne Maier’s paintings March 12 through May 7.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 6, 2013
Your Neighbor: Maryanne Maier

Glass doors and a mirrored wall flood Maryanne Maier's St. Armands Key home with natural light, illuminating nearly two-dozen acrylic paintings the owner created.

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Mary Lou Johnson, who photographed the eagles, with John Ginaven.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 6, 2013
Ginaven brings his eagle eyes to Historical Society lecture

The bald eagles of Longboat Key have a story that's worthy of a soap opera, according to John Ginaven.

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A citizens group wanted a view of Bird Key Park that would be unobstructed by signage. Photo by Katie Hendrick
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 6, 2013
Group seeks fewer signs, more scenery

FDOT signed off on the removal of 88 signs from a two-and-a-half mile stretch after citizens organized to express concerns about sign pollution near Key attractions.

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Ed Hunzeker
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  • Mark Gordon
  • March 6, 2013
Different Strokes: County administrators

Manatee and Sarasota counties have lots in common. But, within a large swath of the business community there's a strong belief that one county is considerably more responsive than the other.

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This home at 3521 Bayou Pointe in Bay Isles has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, a pool and 3,687 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.75 million. Photo by Katie Hendrick.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 6, 2013
Three-bedroom home in Bay Isles sells for $1.75 million

A home in Bay Isles tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Gerald and Ann Allen, trustees, of Longboat Key, sold the home at 3521 Bayou Pointe to Peter Morris and Sandra Morris, trustees, of Longboat Key, for $1.75 million.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 6, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Your Fitness Instructor moves to new location; AMI Water Shuttle adds Longboat Key stop; Mote Marine, Whole Foods team up for Giving Challenge; Key Club to host orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Moor

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Stan Singer submitted this sunset photo, taken on a chilly evening at Beachplace on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2013
Weather Photo: Pop of Color

Stan Singer submitted this sunset photo, taken on a chilly evening at Beachplace on Longboat Key.

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Margaret Guthman plays Broadway tunes as models stroll through the dining room.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade Fashion Show

The ladies of Promenade enjoyed a luncheon and fashion show Tuesday, March 5, at Sarasota Yacht Club. Residents modeled items from Eileen Fisher's 2013 spring line.

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Sarasota deputies arrest woman after car chase. Learn more about it in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 5, 2013
March 5: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota deputies arrest woman after car chase; Sarasota County Commission approves road closure; Manatee Schools names its Educator of the Year tomorrow; Lakewood Ranch remembers longtime manager

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A new fire department contract was ratified by commissioners Tuesday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 5, 2013
Longboat Key fire contract ratified

The Town Commission ratified a new three-year contract with its firefighters Monday night.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 5, 2013
Union vote underway for town general employees

The Public Employee Relations Commission will tally employee votes Friday, March 7.

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Vicki and Henry were reunited Saturday at Save Our Seabirds. Courtesy.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 5, 2013
Swans Vicki and Henry together find new home

The Bay Isles swan swans are happy together at their new home in Lakeland.

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Alvin Moses and Bill Fagerstrom
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beat the Pros Round Robin and Cocktail Party

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center hosted a drill session, followed by a "Beat the Pros" round robin match and cocktail party, Monday, March 4.

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Bob Simmons, Terry Gans, Phill Younger and Jim Brown greet early voters outside Town Hall Saturday, March 2
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 4, 2013
Early voting underway at Longboat Key Town Hall

A recent cold spell didn't deter campaigners from encouraging residents to vote for their candidates.

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Untie your weekend with Black Tie Untied!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 4, 2013
March 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Town Commission set to modify tourism ordinance tonight; Rezone application considered for new Walmart on Beneva Road; Commissioners to consider rezone on North Trail parcel; Black Tie Untied

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