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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 7, 2010
Longboat Key - Real Estate Reports

Sharon Ross has joined the St. Armands office of Michael Saunders & Co.; and Tamara Owens will head Wagner Realty's new full-service management division.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
WEATHER: Sunset Seekers

Aaron Holland submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Beachhouse Restaurant. Please send your sunset (or sunrise) photos to The Longboat Observer, 5570 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Fla., 34228, or e-mail them to [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
Canada honors local musician

Canadian violinist and East County resident James Ehnes has been named a Member of the Order of Canada.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
Lakewood grad earns scholarship

Christopher Marchini, son of Patricia Marchini, executive assistant at Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Coldwell Banker College Scholarship Program.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 6, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Melody's Centre for Authentic Beauty (WITH VIDEO)

After 28 years, Melody Murray has changed the name of her spa boutique to Melody's Centre for Authentic Beauty and relocated to South Osprey Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 6, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Citrus Cafe

Citrus Cafe owner and Executive Chef Mike McCormick shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 2, 2010
Fireworks boom over the bay (WITH VIDEO)

Mar Vista kicked off this Fourth of July weekend with its second annual "Boom-Boom on the Bay." The BeachHouse will hold its fireworks extravaganza July 3, followed by The Sandbar Restaurant July 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 2, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Lilly Pulitzer

The Lilly Pulitzer store on St. Armands Circle opened July 2005, but it wasn't the first Sarasota store with the famous designer's name.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Flag Fest Sarasota

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance and Spotlight Events Entertainment will host Flag Fest Sarasota in celebration of the Fourth of July holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 2, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: La Cantina Toscana

La Cantina Toscana General Manager and part owner Joseph Casadonte shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key Fourth of July festivities

Longboat Key has lots of Fourth of July fun in store.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 1, 2010
Paddleboarding craze creates major waves in Sarasota

The Sarasota Stand Up Paddleboarding Beach Festival with Ark Paddleboards and Sarasota Paddleboard Co. will be July 17-18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 1, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Pattigeorge's

Pattigeorge's owners Tommy and Jaymie Klauber share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 1, 2010
Christ church begins construction

The church was issued a building permit Tuesday and began construction today.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 1, 2010
Road paved with 40 years of work

For Richard 'Sam' Barlow, the journey to Barlow Boulevard has been 40 years in the making.

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