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The new Barrier Island Realty office is located at 4030 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 6, 2013
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Barrier Island Realty opens third Longboat office; MS & Co. Foundation collects $23,750; Premier Sotheby's reports 35% growth in 2012; Sales in 2012 are the fourth highest in SAR history

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Kenneth Lang submitted this photo, taken on mid-Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2013
WEEKLY WEATHER PHOTO WINNER

Kenneth Lang submitted this photo, taken on mid-Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key Showplace. Photos courtesy of Michael Saunders & Co.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • February 6, 2013
3 Things: Dream Homes

F. Scott Fitzgerald famously wrote, 'The rich are different from you and me.' In Sarasota, that means they own all the best houses

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan with Design and Dine finalist Margaret Lanier
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 5, 2013
Feb. 5: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Design and Dine Finalist: Margaret Lanier; Longboat Key Town Commission solicits town attorney services; Commissioners approve plat for Laurel Park homes; Manatee County Blood drive benefits McNeal Elementary teacher; Bridal shop coming to Lakewood Ranch Main Street

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A Gulfside Road home is no longer habitable after a fire sent black smoke billowing throughout the structure.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 5, 2013
Fire damages Longboat Key home

A fire started in the kitchen of a Gulfside Road home on Longboat Key this afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Aging in Paradise Resource Center is a community outreach program of the Longboat Island Chapel.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 5, 2013
Fire Department, Aging in Paradise explore possible collaboration

Fire Chief Paul Dezzi met with AIP Director Cindy Clay and chapel board member Dick Pelton to discuss ways to work together.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town attorney Dave Persson has resigned and will become the city of Venice’s attorney no later than the end of June.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 5, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission will solicit town attorney services

A new town attorney will be selected in a process that will take approximately four to six weeks.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2013
Obituary: Robert Michael Stanton

Robert Michael Stanton, 64, of Sarasota, died Jan. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2013
Obituary: Howard Phillips

Howard Phillips, 82, of Sarasota, died Jan. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2013
Obituary: John Hopson Nisbet

John Hopson Nisbet, 86, of Longboat Key, died Jan. 29.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2013
Obituary: Charlotte Ann Lajos

Charlotte Ann Lajos, 73, of Longboat Key, and formerly of Grand Island, N.Y., died Jan. 25.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2013
Obituary: Albert Bernard 'Albie' Frank

Albert Bernard "Albie" Frank, 80, of Sarasota, died Feb. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan with Design and Dine finalists Miss and Kevin Cooper
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 4, 2013
Feb. 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Design and Dine Finalist: Missy Cooper; Homelessness topic on join commission agenda; Longboat Key Beach project permit approved; Galvano visits Manatee's Willowbrook community; Mote manatees pick Super Bowl winners again

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mary and Steve Wiltse watch the Ravens during the 2nd quarter
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Club & Resort Super Bowl party

Members of the Longboat Key Club & Resort gathered to watch Super Bowl XLVII.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Brouder and John Bailey tend bar at the Beachplace Super Bowl party.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Super Bowl party

The residents of Beachplace got together to watch Super Bowl XLVII.

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