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The Publix sign was installed in front of the grocery store last week.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 7, 2012
Publix construction remains right on schedule

The Longboat Key store re-opens Dec. 13.

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  • November 7, 2012
Welcome Back: Cops Corner

Read the best of this summer's Cops Corner in our welcome back issue.

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Longboat Key Police Chief Albert "Al" Hogle, 63, died May 14 of injuries sustained in a North Carolina motorcycle crash.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2012
Welcome Back: inmemoriam

Longboat Key said goodbye to many friends, neighbors and loved ones throughout the summer. Here, we remember those who died by looking back on the lives they lived.

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GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Sarasota residents Nilda and David Mager read their Observer everywhere they go — even Sicily, Italy!
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  • November 7, 2012
Oh, the places we'll go ...

The Observer has logged thousands of miles this year, traveling to and from unique places all around the world.

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"Unconditional Surrender," stone crabs, Nic Wallenda, Bello Nock and more
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 7, 2012
Ringling student adds flavor to walls of Circle yogurt shop

Cameron Kramer, of Chapel Hill, N.C., had finished her applications to other art schools, when her mother suggested that she look at Ringling College of Art and Design.

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This home at 607 Mourning Dove Drive on Bird Key sold for $3.6 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 7, 2012
Four-bedroom Bird Key home sells for $3.6 million

A home on Bird Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. David and Lisa Grain, of Sarasota, sold their home at 607 Mourning Dove Drive to Elaine Hargarten, of Fairfax, Va., for $3.6 million.

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Joan Roecker and Betty Rahm get crafty as they prepare gift items for the Longboat Island Chapel bazaar.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 7, 2012
Sales provide options for crafty Key shoppers

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church and Longboat Island Chapel will hold their annual bazaars on the same day as the Gourmet Lawn Party.

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Melanie Barber submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Bradenton Beach overlooking Jewfish Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Melanie Barber submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Bradenton Beach overlooking Jewfish Key.

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Vanessa Baugh, winner of the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners District 5 seat, hugs a supporter. Photo by Josh Siegel.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2012
Manatee County reports election results

All Manatee County precincts have reported in for the 2012 general election.

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Watch our video for detailed cooking instructions and more about Euphemia Haye, and the Sarasota-Manatee Originals.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 6, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Chef Raymond Arpke

This week the Observer went in the kitchen with chef Raymond Arpke of Euphemia Haye, a Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant. Read more about the trip in our candid "In the Kitchen" special.

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Longboat Key Democrats and Republicans both rallied their support for party candidates one final time before polls close today.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Longboat Key gets out the vote

Morning showers didn't stop voters from lining up at Longboat Key Town Hall and the Longboat Island Chapel to cast their ballots in the Nov. 6 election.

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Mayor Jim Brown and others approved on first reading revised parking hour restrictions for Longbeach Village that was requested by Mar Vista and Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurants.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 6, 2012
Commission postpones hedge height decision

The Town Commission on second reading held off on a revised ordinance that would affect 11 properties on the Key until more seasonal residents return to provide input.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 5, 2012
Nov. 5: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Jhared Hack and Mark Huber
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Open

The first Longboat Key Open took place over a four-day period starting Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Longboat Key Club Islandside golf course. The winner of the open with a score of 269 was Jhared Hack from Sanford, FL.

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Donna Birnbaum, Marg Aubry, Jim Shields and Gary Aubry
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Welcome Back Dinner

More than 125 members attended the welcome back dinner Saturday, Nov. 3, at Christ Church of Longboat Key.

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