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The home at 476 Partridge Circle Drive, on Bird Key, has four bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and 5,267 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.4 million. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • October 5, 2011
Bird Key home sells for $2.4 million

David Stark, trustee, of Bloomington, Ill., sold the home at 476 Partridge Circle, on Bird Key, to David and Pamela Sowder, Bradenton, for $2.4 million.

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Gregg Kaplan runs Longboat-Key-based LBK Contractors & Design, a homebuilding and remodeling firm. Kaplan was previously CEO of Cinnabon, the chain of cinnamon roll bakeries. Photo by Mark Wemple.
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  • Mark Gordon
  • October 5, 2011
Gregg Kaplan shares life lessons

Gregg Kaplan's executive lessons revolve around a key theme: Don't be afraid to take chances.

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  • By Donna Swan
  • October 5, 2011
Deal Us In: Finding the correct defense is key

West leads the king of clubs, followed by the ace of clubs. East plays low-high, and South's queen falls on the second trick

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A service in honor of previous Mayor, columnist and philanthropist Jim Brown took place at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Many of the speakers mentioned how there wouldn't be a beach without him.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 5, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Life's a beach

A service in honor of previous Mayor, columnist and philanthropist Jim Brown took place at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Many of the speakers mentioned how there wouldn't be a beach without him.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • October 5, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • October 5, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2011
Obituary: Sol Levites

Sol Levites, 96, of Sarasota, died Sept. 22.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2011
Obituary: Allen Barkey

Allen Barkey, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 24.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

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David Bullock spoke to the commission at Monday’s meeting.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 4, 2011
UPDATED: Commission approves Bullock contract

Sarasota County Deputy Administrator David Bullock will receive a $180,000 annual salary as interim town manager.

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A quick photo at Quick Point Nature Reserve.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Quick Point Nature Preserves

A quick photo at Quick Point Nature Reserve.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • October 3, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 3, 2011
Commission to consider interim contract tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review the contract signed last week by David Bullock.

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Rachel Livingston and Edy Attanasio pose with Jamie Hooks Saturday, Oct. 1 after getting their first cards during the poker run.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SUP Fest 2011

The 3rd annual Sarasota Stand up Paddle and Poker Run took place Saturday, Oct. 1, out at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

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Rev. Bernthal blesses Marianne and Dan Blazowich's six dogs.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 1, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pet Blessing

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church hosted a Pet Blessing worship Service on Saturday, Oct. 1. Pets and their masters were invited to the church garden where they received an individual blessing to protect them.

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