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Longboat Key

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Obituary: J. Donald Monsky

J. Donald Monsky, 77, of Sarasota, died July 21.

  • Longboat Key
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Goodrich
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
John 'Jack' Quincy Goodrich Jr.

John 'Jack' Quincy Goodrich Jr., 74, of Longboat Key, died July 10.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • July 23, 2014
Put your best feet forward to maximize workouts

Treating your feet well goes beyond regular pedicures. Perform these simple moves to improve circulation, toe flexibility and mobility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rusty Chinnis helped at last year’s Scallop Search.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • July 23, 2014
Sarasota Bay Watch events promote scallop restoration

Sarasota Bay Watch, a nonprofit organization that aims to preserve and restore Sarasota Bay's ecosystem through education and active participation, will host an evening of food and fun to raise awareness and support for local scallop restoration at the fourth annual Scallopalooza Aug. 9, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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File photo Unit 601 at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Residences sold for $3,204,500.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 23, 2014
Ritz-Carlton Beach Residences condo sells for $3.2 million

A condominium in the Ritz-Carlton Beaches Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
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Loeffler
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 23, 2014
Real Estate Reports

Annette Rogers joins forces with Cheryl Loeffler; Pettingell ranks among top 250 agents; Wagner Realty announces top agents for June

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • July 23, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local events and issues.

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1. 232 Seagull Lane, Bird Key
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 23, 2014
Top 10 real estate sales in 2014

The following transactions are the top 10 sales recorded during the first six months of 2014 on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys, according to Sarasota and Manatee county property records.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
File photo Colony Lender's 95% interest in 2.3 acres of Colony property includes the swimming pool, conference rooms, stores on the midrise, tennis courts, office space, a flower shop and maintenance area.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 23, 2014
Unicorp seeks 100% recreational interest

Unicorp President Chuck Whittall wants to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, but his vision includes owning Andy Adams' units and his 5% recreational property interest.

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Courtesy rendering A selection committee will review four town center proposals at a public meeting Aug. 21 at Longboat Key Town Hall.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
News Briefs

Committee to review town center proposals; Katharine the shark heads east toward Daytona Beach

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Madhav Mutalik submitted this photo of a boy fishing at sunset, taken on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Madhav Mutalik submitted this photo of a boy fishing at sunset, taken on Longboat Key.

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Photo by Pam Eubanks Although Rob Satori is known locally as the "Sinatra guy," he also impersonates musical icons such as Van Morrison, Jimmy Buffet and Sammy Davis.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2014
Piano Man

East County resident Rob Satori's passion for music began when he started piano lessons as a child. Now, he composes music. 'I never know where the ideas are going to come from,' he says.

  • East County
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Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub staffers removed $1,200 from the walls to donate toward Austin Goncalves' medical bills. (Heather Merriman)
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 22, 2014
Mar Vista dollars to benefit local teen

The latest beneficiary of Mar Vista's dollar bills is 15-year-old Austin Goncalves, who contracted an illness during a fishing trip.

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Retail expert and city of Sarasota consultant Bob Gibbs speaks to St. Armands Circle stakeholders Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 22, 2014
VIDEO: Study says more room for restaurants on St. Armands

City of Sarasota consultant and retail expert Bob Gibbs' analysis shows demand for more retail and restaurants on St. Armands Circle.

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