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Longboat Key

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy honored Bart Russell at a recent reception organized by the Connecticut Council of Small Towns in honor of Russell's retirement. Courtesy.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2012
Russell shows love for everything small town

Key resident Bart Russell recently retired from small-town advocacy but hopes to promote communities through a new web portal.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2012
Obituary: Samuel Elliott Fishman

Samuel Elliott Fishman, 75, of Tampa, died Oct. 12.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2012
Obituary: Joseph Ryan Kelly

Dr. Joseph Ryan Kelly, of Longboat Key and formerly of St. Paul, Minn., died Oct. 11. He was 81 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Corbino Jr. is pictured with his Harley-Davidson XR 1200 Sportster.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2012
Full speed ahead: Michael Corbino Jr.

Michael Corbino Jr. is living his childhood dream on the professional motorcycle riding circuit.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 655 Mourning Dove Drive has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,779 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.3 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 17, 2012
Condominium in Grand Bay sells for $2.97 million

A condominium in Grand Bay tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Edward Burke and Julie Burke, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the Unit PH3101 condominium at 3030 Grand Bay Blvd. to Deborah Renwick, trustee, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, for $2.97 million.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Sudakoff Foundation awards grant; Eight Cedars employees receive CPR certification

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  • News
Melanie Barber took this sunrise photo near Broadway Street on the north end of the Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Melanie Barber took this sunrise photo near Broadway Street on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ocean Properties Ltd. reached an agreement with Key Club Associates, LP, for an outright acquisition of the entire club and its assets for an undisclosed price.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 16, 2012
Ocean Properties to purchase the Key Club

Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties will purchase all of the Longboat Key Club and Resort's assets this month and has plans for a future renovation project.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 16, 2012
Oct. 16: Daily Headlines Video

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Recording secretary Gerri Nagle, Vice President Vivian Leahey, Corresponding secretary Mary Ann Fair and President Michaele McKenna
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Welcome back luncheon for St. Mary Star of the Sea Women's Guild

St. Mary Star of the Sea Women's Guild held their welcome back luncheon at noon Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Stella Maris Hall.

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Tom Aposporos became interim Chamber president in February 2009 and took on the official role four months later.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 16, 2012
Aposporos stepping down as chamber president

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Tom Aposporos will resign from his role by the end of the year.

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The Town Commission on Monday also discussed future uses for a proposed community center.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 16, 2012
Commission postpones telecommunications decision

The Town Commission wants town staff to come back with revised language.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 15, 2012
Oct. 15: Daily Headlines Video

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Stonefish sets the mood with a rendition of The Allman Brothers’ “Soulshine.”
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Party on the Pass

Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted a sunset cookout party Saturday, Oct. 13. Guests enjoyed food and drink near the water, while Stonefish serenaded the crowd with blues and classic rock songs.

  • Longboat Key
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George Papas
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Center for the Arts Ageless Creativity Award

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts honored George Papas with its fourth annual Ageless Creativity award Friday, Oct. 12. The event also displayed Papas' exhibit, titled 'The First 60 Years,' which consists of 25 paintings. Guests enjoyed food and drink before Papas accepted his award.

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