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  • February 29, 2012
News Briefs

Early voting begins March 10; Bay Partner grant applications due March 1; IPOC, associations file their responses; Longboat Key building inspector to retire

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U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan showed the audience two charts depicting federal debt and the budget.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 29, 2012
Congressman Buchanan warns against rising debt

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan kicked off a Longboat Key Town Hall meeting by warning against the 'Tidal Wave of Debt.'

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 29, 2012
Our View: Immoral corporate welfare

Maybe a good roundhouse to their proboscises might knock some sense into them.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Walter Frank
  • February 29, 2012
My View: Best future for Israel is a strong America

On July 15, Bret Stephens, foreign affairs columnist of the Wall Street Journal, gave a persuasive presentation to American Jewish Committee Chapter of the Sarasota area, arguing that the United States is wrong in not backing the Netanyahu government in attacking Iran's nuclear facilities.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 29, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Quit the war drums; Plantings on GMD are not consistent

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 29, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
George Heitler performed in Don Wallace’s “The Scam on the 17th Floor” Tuesday, Feb. 28 and Wednesday, Feb. 29, at Plymouth Harbor. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 29, 2012
Neighbors: George Heitler

This 'ham' knows how to charm any audience.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • February 29, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This home at 100 S. Warbler Lane has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,780 square feet of living area. It sold for $3,225,000. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 29, 2012
Three-bedroom Bird Key home sells for $3,225,000

David and Michelle Sylvester, Sarasota, sold their home at 100 S. Warbler Lane, on Bird Key, to Elizabeth Rowntree, trustee, of Toronto, Canada, for $3,225,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Santangini
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 29, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Daiquiri Deck celebrates first birthday; Sterling Anvil on Anna Maria to close; (Chef) hats off to Joe Santangini

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 29, 2012
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Michael Saunders & Co. announces top selling agents and teams

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If you know someone who should be featured as an Athlete of the Week, please call or send the suggestion to Mallory Gnaegy at 366-3468, Ext. 360 or mgnaegy@yourobserver.com.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 29, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Mel Taub

Mel Taub plays golf three times a week and tennis about four times a week, and he tries to exercise every day.

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  • News
2 — Number of holes-in-one Sandy Finnegan has made this season. She recently made her second one.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 29, 2012
JUST THE STATS

150 - The number of matches to be played in the 2012 Sarasota Open.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Brian Gunnell
  • February 29, 2012
Bridge Bites: Finesses are easy

Of course finesses are easy! You just lead toward the AQ or KJ or some such holding, and, when fate is kind, an extra trick materializes. But, if they can, experienced players will avoid the whims of fate, as in this deal.

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Joanne Sheehan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 29, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Joanne Sheehan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club.

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