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  • February 27, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Pirate Ransom Webster, Buccaneer Inn founder Herb Field and Longboat Key Mayor Will Le Page. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 27, 2013
Lore: Buccaneer Inn brought pirate's life to Key

The pirate-themed resort and restaurant were the creation of developer Herb Field, who purchased an old dive bar in 1957.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 27, 2013
Top 10 2013 attractions

Here's our guide to the top 10 can't-miss activities and destinations on Longboat and its surrounding keys.

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Claire Marsh with Arlene and Retired Brigadier Gen. John Casey
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 27, 2013
50 and fabulous: Longboat Island Chapel reaches 50 years old

Five decades after establishing its new home, chapel members celebrate their church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judy Green, president and CEO of Premier Sotheby's International Realty, says she’s scouting locations in the Tampa Bay area. Nancy DeNike.
  • By Jean Gruss
  • February 27, 2013
Tampa to Marco

Naples-based Premier Sotheby's International Realty, fresh off a banner year in 2012, moves into South Tampa's luxury market with its first office there.

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  • Real Estate
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.
    By
  • 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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  • Real Estate
The main residence at 7012 Riverview Blvd., in Bradenton, was built in 2007. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • 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

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Pan submitted this sunrise photo, taken over the eighth hole at the Longboat Key Club golf course.
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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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  • News
Penny Auch and Millie Citti
    By
  • 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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  • Neighbors
The Ellis home on Jewfish Key is featured on this year's tour. Katie Hendrick.
    By
  • 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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    By
  • 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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  • Neighbors
    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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  • News
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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    By
  • 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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