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Unit PH 02 at Water Club has three bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath and 3,435 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.8 million. File photo.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • February 27, 2013
Water Club condominium sells for $2.8 million

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

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The main residence at 7012 Riverview Blvd., in Bradenton, was built in 2007. Courtesy photo.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 27, 2013
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Four Coldwell associates named to Legends Society; Michael Saunders & Co. launches quarterly magazine; Sale is the largest in Manatee County since May 2011; SAR reports 22% increase in January YTD sales

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John Pan submitted this sunrise photo, taken over the eighth hole at the Longboat Key Club golf course.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Weather Photo: SUNRISE SHOT

John Pan submitted this sunrise photo, taken over the eighth hole at the Longboat Key Club golf course.

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Sarasota Commissioners deny Ringling Walmart
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Feb. 27: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Commissioners deny Ringling Walmart; $39,000 in jewelry stolen from Manatee County home; MW Group claims renovation is not feasible; New Lakewood Ranch triathlon club a community builder

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Penny Auch and Millie Citti
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Fashion Show

The ladies of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church held a fashion show to benefit several local charities Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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The Ellis home on Jewfish Key is featured on this year's tour. Katie Hendrick.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Get a sneak peek at H&G Tour

It's that time of year when six homeowners open their doors to the community for the Longboat Key Garden Club's Home & Garden Tour.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Even at 6'6", Fiat is perfect fit

Blue Dolphin Cafe owner Robbie Ball stands at 6 feet, 6 inches, but his car - a Fiat 500 - is just the right size.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Arts Center seeks entries for show

Have you made a masterpiece? Could your painting pass for a Picasso? Well, then we have just the place for your showstopper.

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Jeremy and Katie Silverman perform at Christ Church. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Christ Church hits second high note

More than 100 Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian members gathered Sunday, Feb. 24, to enjoy a concert by Jeremy and Katie Silverman, of Brandon, during which they performed classic and pop standards.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Making history, one page at a time

In the fall, Longboat Key Historical Society board member Chet Pletzke began the project of scanning all Longboat Observer archives for historic preservation.

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Second shooter in a Sarasota incident has been brought in custody. More in today's headlines!
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2013
Feb. 26: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Second shooter in custody; Sarasota County renames building in honor of Bill Little; Sarasota Chalk Festival names Sheila Foley executive manager; $10 million home sale largest in two years

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Jan Grzep and Joyce Harsche
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Country Club Shores III Annual Meeting

Country Club Shores III held its annual business meeting Monday, Feb. 25 in the home of Bob and Nancy Guernsey. Commissioner Lynn Larson, Town Manager Dave Bullock and Police Chief Pete Cummings were guest speakers.

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Dale Sprintz welcomed guests with a red carpet and fake microphone.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Oscars Party at the Sprintz Home

Fourteen friends gathered for the 85th annual Academy Awards Sunday, Feb. 24. Dale and Alan Sprintz hosted the gathering at their Corey's Landing home.

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49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 25, 2013
Feb. 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: 49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing; Stop signs on Sarasota County Commission agenda; Arts Center seeks entries for exhibition; PHOTO GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament; Black Tie Untied

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 25, 2013
Arts Center seeks entries for exhibition

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts is seeking entries for its annual Community Juried Exhibition.

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