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Longboat Key

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
Obituary: Harry Bernbaum

Harry Bernbaum, 97, of Longboat Key and Highland Park, Ill., died Jan. 28.

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  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Public Works Director Juan Florensa stands on the north-end beach, where two groins are currently under construction to control erosion. Photo by Robin Hartill
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 10, 2015
Q+A with Juan Florensa

Longboat Key Public Works Director Juan Florensa's department is responsible for the island's 12-mile stretch of sand - but don't think his job is just a day at the beach.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • February 10, 2015
Circle Traffic: Worse than ever?

As congestion continues to frustrate drivers, Circle stakeholders seek solutions this season.

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Larry Grossman
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 10, 2015
Your candidate: Larry Grossman

A retired city planner, Larry Grossman thinks he's the perfect candidate to help reshape the town's codes. and transform underutilized Key sites.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Stacy Alexander, Mote assistant vice president for community relations and communications, and Assistant Vice President of Education Aly Busse
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 10, 2015
Exhibit with young sea life is Mote's new baby

'Oh Baby! Life Cycles of the Seas' showcases marine animal romance just in time for Valentine's Day.

  • Longboat Key
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Jack Daly
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 10, 2015
Your candidate: Jack Daly

Jack Daly believes his background will help the town work through its code and comp plan overhaul.

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This home at 1300 Westway Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 1,800 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.6 million. File photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 10, 2015
Three-bedroom Lido Key home sells for $1.6 million

Vincent and Julie Ciulla, of Sarasota, sold their home at 1300 Westway Drive to Robert and Anne Essner, of Sarasota, for $1.6 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Michael Saunders & Co.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • February 10, 2015
3 Things: Better Than Ever

Sarasota may be experiencing a building boom, but its heart and soul remains its older homes in well-established neighborhoods.

  • Longboat Key
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CEO Steve Bishop, General Manager Novel Day and Managing Partner Kevin Hagerty, of Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
New businesses boom on St. Armands Circle

Next time you stroll the Circle, check out these seven new businesses that add flavor and flare to the shopping district.

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MaryAnn Connelly submitted this photo of a peacock, taken on Broadway in the Longbeach Village.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
Weather: Longboat Key

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather or nature-related photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover, to be announced in October.*

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Budee Jacobs and Stan Horwich at Beachplace
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
Super Sunday

Longboaters gathered at numerous Super Bowl parties.

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Women’s Guild President Eileen Hassel, Keynote speaker Connie Taft and Msgr. Gerry Finegan
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Women's Guild meeting

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church's Women's Guild proved that Dreams are Free at its monthly meeting on Feb. 10. Connie Taft, of the Dreams are Free Catholic school in Sarasota, spoke to members.

  • Longboat Key
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President Murray Blueglass with keynote speaker Cornelle Maxfield
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its monthly luncheon on Feb. 10. Cornelle Maxfield, president of the Manatee/Sarasota Black Caucus of Florida spoke about 'Selma to Now.'

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One witness said 63-year-old Lakewood Ranch resident Louis Klinger told her to “leave him alone” before driving his car to the center of Ringling Bridge and jumping to his death Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 9, 2015
SPD identifies Ringling Bridge jumper

Lakewood Ranch resident Louis Klinger, 63, died after jumping from the Ringling Bridge Monday.

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