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  • June 29, 2011
Obituary: Robert Story Schley Sr.

Robert Story Schley Sr., of Fox Point, Wis., and Longboat Key, died June 19. Born May 30, 1922, in Milwaukee, he spent 39 months in the U.S. Army from 1942 through 1946 and in 1950 founded Robert S. Schley & Associates, a real-estate appraiser firm.

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  • June 29, 2011
Obituary: June Peterson Beigbeder

June Peterson Beigbeder, 72, of Longboat Key and formerly of Dedham, Mass., died June 26.

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Photo courtesy of Barbara Ackerman The home at 700 Lyons Lane has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 4,563 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,775,000.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $1,775,000

James and Pamela Eatrides, of Bradenton Beach, sold their home at 700 Lyons Lane, in Sleepy Lagoon, to Michael and Desiree Trahan, of Waitsfield, Vt., for $1,775,000. Built in 2006, the 4,763-square-foot home has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a swimming pool. The property last sold for $325,000 in April 1999.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Real Estate Reports

Wagner Realty announces its top agents for May; SAR announces strong sales numbers for May

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  • By Donna Swan
  • June 29, 2011
Deal Us In: Pull a penalty double

It is not usually a good move to pull a penalty double made by your partner in a heated bidding contest. But, as you will see, this was one of those.

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Rose Woodfin submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Colors of the Wind

Rose Woodfin submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • June 29, 2011
The Castaway

Here is this week's The Castaway.

  • East County
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Ringing any bells? A dismal 12% of high school seniors have a good grasp of American history. Fewer than one in four attain the minimum basic standard, according to tests from the U.S. Department of Education.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
OUR VIEW: The crisis of our founding roots

Despite naysayers in some of the highest offices in the land, the story of America may be the most compelling national story ever told in the history of the world, the story of men who fought and died for a universal desire - freedom - and then embodied that desire in a set of guiding principles that continues to this day.

  • East County
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The flag at Bicentennial Park is back in its current location near Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 28, 2011
Flag's disappearance questioned

The town took down its flag in Bicentennial Park because of a sea turtle lighting ordinance issue but put it back last week.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2011
OBITUARY: Irving Eison

Irving Eison, 84, was the creator of the popular 'Dunkin' Munchkin' at Dunkin' Donuts.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

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Sienna Steiner cools off in the pool.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Family Day

Sarasota Yacht Club rounded up families Sunday to join in fun activities such as ping pong and swimming.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 24, 2011
OBITUARY: David Cohen

David Cohen, 81, was a Longboat Key resident.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

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

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The first turtle nest of 2011 was found on May 1, the first day of nesting season.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 23, 2011
First turtle nests hatch on Longboat, Siesta keys

Two nests were found this week on Longboat Key, and one was documented on Siesta Key.

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