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Longboat Key

Hahn
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
Obituary: Pieter Moen Hahn

Pieter Moen Hahn, 60, of Bradenton, died Aug. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
Our View

Populist pandering

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Boris Miksic founded Cortec Corp. out of his garage in Minnesota in 1977. The business now has $100 million in annual sales and Miksic plans to expand into Manatee County. Photos by Mark Wemple
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 10, 2014
American Dreamer

A swashbuckling Longboat businessman with a made-for-the-movies life story has plotted a large expansion. It's a $10 million initiative.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota firefighter and tile setter Tom Didiego lends a helping hand at Save Our Seabirds. "There was an immediate need here," he said. "I'm just glad I could help." Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 10, 2014
Firefighter lays foundation for renovation at SOS

The hospital floors at Save our Seabirds were once layers of peeling linoleum held together with duct tape. But thanks to the help of some Parrotheads and a Sarasota firefighter, the floors are the latest piece of the renovation puzzle at the nonprofit organization.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Unit 1102 at The Beach Residences has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,964 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.7 million. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 10, 2014
Beach Residences condo sells for $3.7 million

A condominium in The Beach Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Logue
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 10, 2014
Retired educator experiments in science book for teens

Charlie Logue attempts to bridge the gap in American science proficiency in 'Science Experiments for Beginners.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
USF Hospitality and Technology Dean Cihan Cobanoglu and Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers announce the Key Club becoming the university's new teaching hotel. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 10, 2014
Key Club announces partnership with USF Sarasota-Manatee

The Resort at Longboat Key Club and the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee have joined forces, with the Key Club becoming the school's teaching hotel for the College of Hospitality and Technology Leadership.

  • Longboat Key
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Veronika Bajtala submitted this photo, taken near Bird Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

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Commissioners Pat Zunz and Irwin Pastor discuss the formation of the town's new retirement board at their Sept. 8 meeting.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 9, 2014
Town commission meets for first regular meeting

A new retirement board is named and two marine patrol officers are awarded.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioners could discuss Colony matters tonight at their 7 p.m. regular meeting at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 8, 2014
Commissioners peruse Colony occupancy issue

The Longboat Key Town Commission is perusing old documents and reports regarding Colony matters as some unit owners receive building permits for work at the dilapidated resort.

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  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 4, 2014
Longboat Key Town Commission releases Sept. 8 agenda

Plans for the first regular meeting are in place after the commission's summer hiatus.

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Casey Schick, Terry Miller, Lori Denny and Maria Pugliese
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: East Meets West VI Regional Business Expo

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted the 6th annual East Meets West Regional Business Expo Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Robarts Arena.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Officer Daniel Bidwell joined the Longboat Key Police Department Aug. 11, after 20 years in the Air Force and 10 years as a police officer in Charlotte County.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 3, 2014
Calls of duty

The Observer recently joined police during a 12-hour shift, during which officers handled neighborhood disputes, routine patrol and a false report of a woman locked in a bathroom.

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Cafe Gabbiano is located on Siesta Key in the heart of the village and offers fine Italian dining along with an extensive wine selection.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 3, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Gabbiano

This week we went in the kitchen at Cafe Gabbiano as chef Paolo DeCosta prepares an Allen Brothers filet with wild mushroom and truffle pate sauce paired with a parmesan risotto. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers watches the crowd Wednesday as USF Hospitality and Technology Dean Cihan Cobanoglu speaks about their partnership.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 3, 2014
Key Club announces partnership with USF Manatee-Sarasota

The University and Resort will join forces to educate and employ students into school's Hospitality and Technology Leadership program.

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