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Longboat Key

Roger Pettingell, the No. 1 real estate agent in Sarasota and Manatee counties by total sales volume, sold this home at 622 S. Owl drive for $5.6 million. (Photo Courtesy)
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 16, 2019
Pettingell tops real estate volume for 7th consecutive year

The Longboat Key Realtor broke his 2017 number, which made him the first in Sarasota County to top $100 million in a year.

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Dockmaster Larry Bateman, Purser Margie Clark, Scribe Graham Sampson, Dockmaster John Shea Commodore Bill Coughlin
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 15, 2019
Longboat Harbour changes watch

For the first time since 2015, the condominium complex has new leadership.

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Rusty Chinnis is a certified fly-casting instructor.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 15, 2019
Instructor casts a deep love of fly-fishing

Longboat's Rusty Chinnis knows the mechanics, but also knows there's a lot more to teach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Speed limits of 30 mph exist throughout Bay Isles, though speeding has been an issue for years.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 15, 2019
Longboat community aims to turn tables on speeders

It is hoped speed tables will slow down Bay Isles motorists

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Meg Hausberg, The Circus Arts Conservatory Founder Dolly Jacobs and Joyce Wartinbee
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 15, 2019
Christ Church serves tea and Circus Arts Conservatory lesson

About 70 Christ Church women listened to Dolly Jacobs talk about The Circus Arts Conservatory Jan. 15.

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Karen Liebert, Monsignor Gerry Finnegan, Patty Madsen and Ginny Akhoury
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 15, 2019
St. Mary Women's Guild hosts baby shower for Community Pregnancy Clinics

Each attendee brought a gift, such as clothing, diapers or a toy to be donated.

  • Longboat Key
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75-foot ladder can reach buildings five to six stories high.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 15, 2019
Amore used as fire department training site

Demolition of Amore will begin in February.

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Key Niners President Debbie Rand, Bonnie Chisling and Shelly Lazarus
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 15, 2019
Key Niners toast to new members

The women's golf group welcomed their new members at a brunch on Jan. 15.

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Randy Langley
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 15, 2019
Langley drops out of Longboat Commission race

Commission should set policy, not run town

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    In Memoriam |
  • January 14, 2019
John Wilton McKitrick

John Wilton McKitrick passed away peacefully at his home on Long Boat Key, Florida, Sunday, January 13, 2019.  He was 85 years old. His obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer.

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    In Memoriam |
  • January 14, 2019
Victor Eugene Larson

Victor Eugene Larson died suddenly Jan 3, 2019 at 90 years young.   Originally from Kansas City, Kansas, he joined the Army Air Corps and was a WWII veteran. After working his way to an executive position in medial equipment sales for AMSCO, he retired t

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Photo courtesy of Mote
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 14, 2019
Mote welcomes chief innovation officer

Alex Beavers will serve as the chief innovation officer and will be dedicated to transitioning Mote research into commercial applications.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 13, 2019
Circus greats flip into ring of fame

The 2019 Circus Ring of Fame class was inducted Jan. 13 on St. Armands Circle.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 13, 2019
Temple Beth Israel hosts musical evening

KlezMania on the Gulf, a southwest Florida band, performed for temple members Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 13, 2019
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament bounces into competition

The tournament began Friday, Jan. 11 and finish with championship games on Sunday, Jan. 13.

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