Longboat Key

Observer Staff
February 23, 2011

Letters to the editor

I notice tranquil setting not excess signage; Officer Thomas went above and beyond call of duty; Gov. Scott should seek advice from failed businesses

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Opinion

Kurt Schultheis
February 23, 2011

Town seeks Economic Development Committee

Mayor George Spoll proposed last week that the town form an Economic Development Committee that would attract entrepreneurs to help revitalize aging facilities.

Longboat Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
February 23, 2011

Building department fees and permit costs debated

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson presented concepts to the Town Commission for new fees.

Longboat Key
News

Dora Walters
February 23, 2011

Sharkey reflects on lifetime of duty

Deputy Chief Sharkey, who was been with the Longboat Key Police Department for 30 years, will retire April 1.

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News

Maria Amodio
February 23, 2011

Longboater Bill Johnson recognized as Girls Inc.'s 'Unsung Hero'

Bill Johnson was recently recognized for his volunteer work at Girls Inc. by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and the Wilson Wood Foundation, which presented him with the 'Unsung Hero' Award.

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News

Observer Staff
February 23, 2011

Cops Corner

CLASSIC COPS Feb. 10, 1984 5:29 p.m. - 2200 block GMD. Woman reports snake on couch. Snake found to be rubber imitation.

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Cops Corner

Observer Staff
February 23, 2011

Our View

Quicker way to redevelop

Longboat Key
Opinion

Robin Hartill
February 23, 2011

Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Feb. 11 through Feb. 17.

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Real Estate

Robin Hartill
February 23, 2011

A home on Bird Key sells for $4.5 million

The sale is the highest amount paid for a Bird Key property since May 2009, when the home at 552 S. Spoonbill Drive sold for $4.75 million.

Longboat Key
Real Estate

Robin Hartill
February 23, 2011

Real Estate Reports

Sylvia Zimmerman joins Michael Saunders & Co.; Signature Sotheby's announces 2010 top agents

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Real Estate

Rachel S. OHara
February 23, 2011

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jack Gibson

Key resident Jack Gibson has been playing golf for over 40 years.

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News

Rachel S. OHara
February 23, 2011

PHOTO OF THE WEEK It's a toss up

Alan Rosenstein prepares to return the ball over the net to his son, Josh, during a tennis game Monday, Feb. 21, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center. The Rosensteins are visiting William and Selma Tucker, who live on Longboat Key during part of the season. The Tuckers are Alan Rosenstein's in-laws and Josh Rosenstein's grandparents.