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The home at 724 Tropical Circle, which has two bedrooms, one bathroom, a pool and 2,603 square feet of living area, sold for $1 million. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • May 17, 2012
Two-bedroom Siesta Beach home sells for $1 million

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Andrew Rubin, of Malibu, Calif., sold his home at 724 Tropical Circle to Tara Raven, Sarasota, for $1 million.

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  • May 16, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Mandy Peebles

Mandy Peebles is a Braden River High School student graduating both college and high school this May. Read more about Peebles in our candid "Five Things."

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  • May 16, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Joe Bondi

Joe Bondi loves Longboat Key's easy living lifestyle. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things."

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2012
Purdue player swinging big

Summerfield residents Rossana and Paul Schmidt have something to brag about - their daughter, Mara, a tennis player, is making a hit at Purdue University.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2012
Witt fathers complete makeover

Fathers at Gene Witt Elementary rolled up their sleeves for a weekend of hard work for the school, as they launched a 48-hour extreme makeover of the school's media center.

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  • May 16, 2012
LLSA Chamber makes a challenge

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce will host the second Longboat Key Challenge this weekend.

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  • May 16, 2012
The word from the waters

April 30 marked the birthday of four cygnets produced by swan parents, Alan and Beverly.

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  • May 16, 2012
Snowy plovers land on the Key

Mary Lou Johnson has photographed a snowy plover nest on Longboat Key.

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Rachel Weronik and Abby Misiura spent about one month making their duct-tape flowers before launching sales this month.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2012
Duct-tape flowers bloom for Honor Animal Rescue

Two Gene Witt Elementary School students have raised more than $200 selling flowers made of duct tape.

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Donald "Duck" Dunn, right, performed with dozens of local musicians, including Tampa mainstay Ronnie Dee. Photo courtesy of Shellma Jackson.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2012
Donald 'Duck' Dunn dies at 70

Legendary bassist Donald 'Duck' Dunn, an East County resident, died May 13, in Tokyo.

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Joe Bondi relaxes at his home on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 16, 2012
Neighbors: Joe Bondi

Joe Bondi - and his entire family - have an affinity for Longboat Key's easy living.

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  • May 16, 2012
Obituary: William G. 'Bill' Bailey

William G. "Bill" Bailey, of Bradenton and formerly of Longboat Key, died Friday, May 11. He was 92.

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Royal poinciana tree, Washington Drive, St. Armands Circle
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  • Dora Walters
  • May 16, 2012
Longboat Key is in full bloom

Longboat Key's riches are on full display in the colorful blooms that dot the island.

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Henry Adomonis submitted this sunset photo, taken Easter weekend on Longboat Key.
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  • May 16, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Henry Adomonis submitted this sunset photo, taken Easter weekend on Longboat Key.

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Joshua Simon is eager to learn more about the Second Amendment and compete for college scholarships during the National Rifle Association’s National Youth Education Summit this summer. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2012
ODA student earns trip to Washington D.C.

Out-of-Door Academy student Joshua Simon this summer will head to the Captiol for an educational summit with the National Rifle Association.

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