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  • July 3, 2012
News Briefs

Commission approves Bullock contract; Vehicle break-ins reported in CC Shores; Weekly Publix progress report

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Pete Cumming became acting police chief in May, after four years as a captain.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 3, 2012
Q&A with Acting Police Chief Pete Cumming

The idea of putting on a uniform and working on the Key would have been 'alien' to Cumming earlier in his career.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 3, 2012
Town officials sound off on Debby response

Debby's deluge provided town officials with an opportunity to evaluate its emergency procedures.

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The Bridge Shack Restaurant as it looked in the early ’50s. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 3, 2012
The legend of New Pass Grill and Bait Shop

The Legend of New Pass Grill and Bait Shop dates back to 1929.

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A.J. Jacobs just released his third book in a series. Photo courtesy of Michael Cogliantri.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • July 3, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: A good read that's good for your health

Books about health and fitness are not generally "fun reads." "Drop Dead Healthy - One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection" is the delightful exception.

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  • Neighbors
I. Bert Spiegel sits in his studio, located on the lanai, where he paints and conducts small repairs.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 3, 2012
Neighbors: I. Bert Spiegel

I. Bert Spiegel has enjoyed 42 contented years on Longboat Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2012
News Briefs

Census shows Manatee is growing; Judge to weigh in on DUI sentence; Salt & Light awards grant to Meals on Wheels

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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This underground tunnel is located approximately a block away from the site of January's fatal crash. FDOT officials said that underground tunnels are generally underutilized and costly to install. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 3, 2012
FDOT, town on the road to safety study

The agencies will determine whether safety improvements are needed for the Key's roads.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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This home at 621 Yardarm Lane in Country Club Shores has four bedrooms, six baths, a pool and 5,248 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,647,500. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 3, 2012
Four-bedroom home in Country Club Shores tops transactions

A home in Country Club Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Lynn Duvall and James Duvall, of Bradenton, sold their home at 621 Yardarm Lane to Charles and Sharon Ford, of Boerne, Texas, for $2,647,500.

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Olivia Thurber
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 3, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT AND VIDEO: Rosaire's Riding Academy Summer Horse Camp

It's Thursday, June 28, and it's hot, hot, hot out at horse camp.

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Marketing Manager of Gold Coast Eagle Hugh Shields; Chief Advancement Officer at Mote Tom Waters; Corporate Relations and Promotions Director at Mote Stacy Alexander; and Sales Execution Coordinator at Gold Coast Eagle Devyn Dugger. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 3, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Gold Coast Eagle helps dolphin at Mote; From the couch to running triathlons; Key Club hosts volunteer fair

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  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell
  • July 3, 2012
Bridge Bites: Take four

This week you are playing E-W, and because the problem is a tough one, you get four attempts to beat the contract.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Ana Trinidad submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Beach.

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