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Longboat Key

    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 22, 2014
Health Calendar

To submit a listing for next month's health calendar, email Robin Hartill by Thursday, Jan. 30. Please include the time, date, location, cost and any other relevant information.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Commissioner Jack Duncan, Vice Mayor David Brenner, Commissioners Pat Zunz and Terry Gans, Virginia Sanders, Mayor Jim Brown, Jean White and Commissioner Lynn Larson. Submitted by Susan Phillips
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 22, 2014
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this weekly feature, email News Editor Robin Hartill at [email protected].

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6001 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 22, 2014
Local Realtors top charts in 2013

The Sarasota-Manatee Multiple Listing Service released sales figures for local Realtors in 2013. Here are the top 10 agents, according to sales volume, and the top Longboat sales in 2013.

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Courtesy photo This home at 3415 Winding Oaks Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, and 2,679 square feet of living area. It sold for $710,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 22, 2014
Winding Oaks condominium sells for $710,000

A condominium in Winding Oaks tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
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Stan Singer submitted this sunset photo, taken during a cool, windy evening at Beachplace.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 22, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Stan Singer submitted this sunset photo, taken during a cool, windy evening at Beachplace.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 22, 2014
The Good News: Adell Erozer

Adell Erozer and Turning Points in Manatee use compassion to change the lives of the homeless.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A mud stork stays close to the shore and the nature trail on Monday, Jan. 20, at Joan M. Durante Community Park.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 21, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Get Moving at the Community Park

Take advantage of this beautiful weather at one of the community parks on Longboat Key! Between the nature trails and expansive playgrounds, the park is a welcoming place for the whole family.

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  • Neighbors
With approval of the Aria project at 2251 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Sarasota developer Jay Tallman, president of Ascentia Group LLC, plans to open reservations for the project Wednesday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 21, 2014
P&Z Board approves $60 million condo project

Sixteen luxury beachfront condominiums priced between $3.44 million and $4.25 million were approved for the former Villa Am Meer site Tuesday.

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Urban Land Institute panelists got a glimpse of erosion at the north end of the Key in October. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 21, 2014
Commission to discuss beach program today

A consultant will discuss short-term and long-term beach strategies with the commission at today's workshop.

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Two permeable adjustable groins, like the two groins placed behind The Islander Club, will be placed on the north end of the Key after the town receives state and federal permits.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 20, 2014
McClash drops groin objections

The Longboat Key Town Commission agreed to a proposed settlement by Joe McClash Jan. 17 at Town Hall that allows permitting for two of the three proposed groins on the north end to move forward.

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Longboat Key Town Hall is closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2014
Town offices close for Martin Luther King Day

Longboat Key Town Hall is closed in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Andrew Glover conducts the Sarasota Circus Concert Band.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Circus Ring of Fame Inductions

The Circus Ring of Fame welcomed four new members in its 27th annual ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 19, on St. Armands Circle. Trapeze artist Pinito del Oro, animal trainer and circus owner Ian Garden Sr., founder and artistic director of Big Apple Circus Paul Binder, and the Theron family of high-energy bicyclists were inducted.

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Purser Mary Kimura, Dock Master Ted Janssen, Scribe Maureen Shea, Commodore Joe Sever, and Vice Commodore Carole Zicherman
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Change of Watch Dinner

Longboat Harbour Yacht Club held its annual Change of Watch dinner on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Bird Key Yacht Club.

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Nick Aeschliman, Ed Dwyer and Ray Ellis
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cedars Tennis Association Welcome Back Dinner

Cedars Tennis Association held a Welcome Back Dinner for returning members on Friday, Jan. 17, to kick off the start of the season.

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Ron and Sue Green with Nancy and Bob Koran
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Welcome Back Party

On Friday, Jan. 17, Beachplace welcomed back its residents for the season with a party. Attendees enjoyed cocktails and appetizers as they reunited with old friends and met new ones.

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