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Longboat Key

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
Our View: The 'seen' and 'unseen'

When we saw the front-page-sized view of the architect's rendering of a redeveloped Bayfront Park, including a new 18,000-square-foot community center on the bayfront, we couldn't help but say: "Wow. That would be great."

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
David Bullock
  • By David Bullock
  • February 1, 2012
My View: 2012 brings year of town-changing agenda

It has been 80 days since my appointment as Longboat Key town manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Chris Tatreau is a history buff and currently reads books on World War II during long international flights for work.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 1, 2012
Neighbors: Chris Tatreau

From Japan to Singapore to Boston and Chicago, Chris Tatreau works behind the scenes to organize some of the world's most prestigious fitness events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In an exclusive interview with The Observer, Gov. Rick Scott says he is staying true to his core principles and goals of putting the state back to work even as he altars how he handles Tallahassee and the media. Photo by Rod Thomson.
  • By Rod Thomson
  • February 1, 2012
Gov. Scott stays on track

Despite surprising decisions to spend more money on education and Everglades restoration, Gov. Rick Scott is sticking to his principles of shrinking government and growing the economy.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • February 1, 2012
Castaway

Read this week's Castaway Cartoon

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Unit 2E4 at Vizcaya, 2377 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,990 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.1 million. File photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 1, 2012
Three-bedroom Vizcaya condo sells for $2.1 million

Glenn and Jacqueline Tilton, Chicago, sold their Unit 2E4 condominium at Vizcaya, 2377 Gulf of Mexico Drive, to Gavriel and Catherine Salvendy, Longboat Key, for $2.1 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
William Hall
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 1, 2012
SYC Minnows give new meaning to 'go fish'

It's 10 in the morning on a Sunday, and instead of sitting inside watching cartoons on TV, the Sarasota Yacht Club Minnows hit the docks.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jared Falgowski, originally from Poland, has been dancing professionally for 35 years.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • February 1, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: Zumba zooms to the Key

There is a great experiment under way at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center. A new teacher is offering an array of dance classes at 5 p.m. every weekday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Warren Girle
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 1, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Warren Girle

Warren Girle has been a Longboat resident for 37 years. He came here from Australia at 19 to be a tennis pro at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. He was also the Cedars Tennis Resort tennis pro for 24 years and has been a charter boat captain and fishing guide for 16 years.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Brian Gunnell
  • February 1, 2012
Bridge Bites: It pays to count

Before seeing the auction, imagine that you are South, playing in 2â™ . Looking just at the N-S hands, how would you tackle the trump suit? The percentage play to avoid a second loser is to cash the Ace (a precaution against West having the singleton King), then cross to Dummy and lead toward the Queen.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mike Hassel submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Mike Hassel submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 31, 2012
JAN. 31: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ann Virag and Nathan Benderson, hosts of the luncheon
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies

The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies might be a Western New York foundation, but it's made some roots in Longboat Key. A donor luncheon hosted by Nate Benderson and Anne M. Virag catered to a group of individuals originally from Buffalo living permanently or for the season in Sarasota on Jan. 31 at Sarasota Yacht Club. The newly appointed Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo Michael Wise spoke about the future of Jewish Buffalo. The Foundation will be celebrating its centennial this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
D.M. Williams with former commissioner and good friend Joan Webster
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: D.M. Williams' Birthday

D.M. Williams, long-time manager at Casa Del Mar, was thrown a surprise birthday celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 31. The beloved manager turned 81, contrary to the '18' on his horse-themed birthday cake. In honor of his birthday, the resort planned a spin-off of the old game show, 'To Tell the Truth,' so everyone could learn about his past 81 years. Some facts attendees learned were: Williams called every pet he's owned 'Ben,' his favorite charity is St. Judes and that he was named D.M. because he was the youngest of 11 siblings and his mom ran out of names.

  • Longboat Key
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