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Neighbors

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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 12, 2014
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.6 million

A home in Lake Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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  • March 12, 2014
Weather: East County

Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo taken near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in St. Petersburg.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Pastor tops candidates again in contributions

At-large Longboat Key Town Commission candidate Irwin Pastor raised $5,313 in February, topping all other candidates for the second consecutive month. His opponent, Armando Linde, raised $1,725 in February.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Residents steer debate toward Village issues

Parking and traffic were hot issues at the Longbeach Village Association's debate for commission candidates.

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  • March 12, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on current events.

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  • March 12, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • March 12, 2014
Obituary: John Charles Mitchell

John Charles Mitchell, 89, of Omaha, Neb., and Longboat Key, died Feb. 28.

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  • March 12, 2014
Obituary: Cotty Black Johnson

Cotty Black Johnson, 87, of Waterville, Ohio, and formerly of Longboat Key, died March 8.

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  • March 12, 2014
Obituary: Lyman Frieze IV

Lyman Frieze IV, of Staten Island, N.Y., and Longboat Key, died Jan. 25.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Shore resident shares insight on Ukraine crisis

After Anisa Mycak discussed the crisis with her condo neighbors, residents sent a message of solidarity to Kiev.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 12, 2014
Your Neighbor | Milton Harr

Milton Harr, a former Marine, fought in the battle of Iwo Jima.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 12, 2014
En Provence condo sells for $3,225,000

A condominium in En Provence tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2014
Business Briefs

Former deputy police chief joins Cannons Marina team; Longboat Key Dental to hold grand opening; Evan Barniskis promoted to assistant vice president; Rutstein named top Florida RE/MAX commercial agent

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  • March 12, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Greg Cummings submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant.

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Charlotte Cooper prepares the jewelry for her first outfit before the show.
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lord's Warehouse Fashion Show

On March 11, the Longboat Island Chapel hosted a mystery-filled Fashion Show and Luncheon for over 150 attendees. The event featured a mystery guest, a 'who dunnit' theme and fashions from the Lord's Warehouse thrift shop.

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