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Unit 1203 at Tower Residences has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,985 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.25 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 30, 2011
Tower Residences condo sells for $2.25 million

A condominium in The Tower Residences tops all real-estate transactions from June 13 to June 17. Michael and Karen Valentino, of Sarasota, sold their Unit 1203 condominium at 35 Watergate Drive to Sally Yanowitz, trustee, for $2.25 million. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,985 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.85 million in 2003.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2011
Cops Corner

2:50 a.m. - 1000 block of North Tamiami Trail. Noise Disturbance. Complainant said the pressure washers cleaning a supermarket were making too much noise. However, it's likely if the store didn't clean the store, it would probably receive complaints that it's too dirty.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Charles Neubauer submitted this sunrise photo, taken at City Island, in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2011
Weekly Winner: New Beginning

Charles Neubauer submitted this sunrise photo, taken at City Island, in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Many downtown residents say homeless feedings lead to criminal activity.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 29, 2011
Sarasota commission to address homeless feedings

Downtown residents are proposing limits to the weekly feedings of homeless people in Selby Five Points Park, but the last time the City Commission tried to discuss the issue, an unruly crowd disrupted the proceedings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 6,520-square-foot home was built by Murray Homes and designed by Cliff Scholz. (Courtesy: Detlev vonKessel)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
Bird Key home sells for $4.95 million

The sale amount is the highest amount paid in more than three years on Bird Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
"Swampgrass" playing at J.R's Old Packing House.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 29, 2011
VIDEO: Sounds of America

Enjoy watching a video featuring different sounds that go along with the photos scene in this week's special section, Spirit of America.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the East County Observer archives.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The New Pass Bridge was up May 31 when an ambulance approached on its way to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 29, 2011
Emergency-response issue arises

The New Pass Bridge log shows that the bridge tender was not notified in 17 different instances this year when an ambulance was headed toward the bridge to reach Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kurt Schultheis The flag at Bicentennial Park is once again flying high day and night.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
Turtles cause flap for flag at Key park

Laurin Goldner was driving on Gulf of Mexico Drive just before Memorial Day when she noticed that the American flag at Bicentennial Park at Longboat Key Town Hall was flying in the dark.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Beach access re-opens this week

The North Shore Road beach access will re-open by Friday, July 1, in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, according to Longboat Key Public Works Director Juan Florensa.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rachel S. O’Hara
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Key Club gathers golf balls for troops

Longboat Key Club's golf director, Terry O'Hara, above, is sending thousands of old range balls as well as used clubs from some of the club's members to a troop in Afghanistan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 29, 2011
Grandparent scam continues on Key

The Longboat Key Police Department warns that a slowed economy has spurred several telephone scams that have hit the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 29, 2011
Six Colony proposals remain

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association has selected six development proposals to review and plans to reduce the number to three next month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 29, 2011
Future beach projects need new identity

The town's 'island-wide' beach projects don't put down sand everywhere on the island. Now the town is searching for a new name.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Robin Hartill Jennifer Horne is often on the road by 6 a.m., training before the sun rises for the ING New York City Marathon.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
The Long Run

Jennifer Horne's husband, Neal, celebrated 10 years of being cancer free in June. Now, she's celebrating his marathon journey with a marathon of her own.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
BRE students honor teacher

Usually, a teacher may have one or two students who qualify as "teacher's pets."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Levi Waxler has performed at Tropicana Field before Tampa Bay Rays games.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Levi Waxler snags television gig

The East County's resident sign-language celebrity now is taking his talent to television.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Briefs

Rare wasps generate more local buzz; PIC takes stance on Longboat's budget; South Carolina man dies in parasailing accident; Holiday affects Key's garbage schedule; Subcommittee meetings formed; First turtle nests hatch on Longboat and Siesta

  • Longboat Key
  • News
David Hagberg started his writing career as a journalist.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: David Hagberg

David Hagberg released recently his new thriller, "Abyss." Learn more about her in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • News
This year’s annual Sister Keys cleanup took place in May.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
Sarasota Bay Watch outlines sea of support for Sister Keys

When Sarasota Bay Watch members decided to start an "Adopt an Island" program, Sister Keys was a logical starting point.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rusty Chinnis founded Sarasota Bay Watch in 2008 with the motto, "A healthy bay is everyone's business."
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Rusty Chinnis

We reveal five little-known facts about contractor and Sarasota Bay Watch founder Rusty Chinnis.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 29, 2011
Longboat seeks density assistance

Town officials hope elected officials can help exempt the town from a state bill that prohibits a density referendum.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
OBITUARY: Lois Rosenthal

Lois Rosenthal, 81, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Cops Corner

9:21 a.m. - 3800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Traffic Complaint. A resident flagged down police to report that a large group of bicyclists was riding in the south-bound traffic lane and impeding traffic. He said that a verbal altercation ensued after he blew his horn at them. The 12 riders told police that the resident had started the altercation by blowing his horn at them, pulling in front of them and braking, causing the riders to brake to avoid crashing. Both parties were given information about laws pertaining to bike lanes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Kerrie Lehnert and Robert Dinan
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
Winner: 10 or Fewer Employees: Kitchens by Kerrie

Kerrie Lehnert makes a mean "homeless stew" - a concoction she developed from her grandmother's recipe and began serving to the homeless on the streets of San Francisco years ago.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Petar Sibinkic
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
Winner: Rookie Small Business: Your Fitness Instructor

Petar Sibinkic began training in kayaking at age 7 in his native Serbia. His efforts brought him to two Olympic games: Atlanta, in 1996, and Sydney, in 2000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lee Fox, executive director
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
Winner: Non-Profit Organization: Save Our Seabirds Inc.

Even when she isn't at Save Our Seabirds Inc., Executive Director Lee Fox is still saving seabirds (and other birds). She gets a constant stream of injured birds at her home in Wimauma.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Virginia 'Ginya' Carnahan, director of marketing and development
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 29, 2011
Winner: 11 or More Employees: Dattoli Cancer Center

Virginia "Ginya" Carnahan looks forward to the day when the Dattoli Cancer Center's services won't be necessary. In fact, she said, with advancing technologies, a prostate-cancer vaccine could someday put the facility out of business.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lynda and Gordon Hall
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Small Business Finalist: Rookie Small Business: Green Ginger Hair Design

Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

  • Longboat Key
  • News
George and Sandra Ceshker
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Small Business Finalist: Rookie Small Business: Secure-All Insurance

Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sara Hand
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Small Business Finalist: 10 or Fewer Employees: SP Hand and Associates

Small Business Finalist: 10 or Fewer Employees: SP Hand and Associates

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Glen Shecter
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Small Business Finalist: 10 or Fewer Employees: GCSI-Paintscape

Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Foreman
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Small Business Finalist: 10 or Fewer Employees: Foreman & Associates

Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jeffery Kin and Michelle Bianchi-Pingel
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Small Business Finalist: Non-Profit Organization: The Players Theatre

Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2011
Obituary: Robert Story Schley Sr.

Robert Story Schley Sr., of Fox Point, Wis., and Longboat Key, died June 19. Born May 30, 1922, in Milwaukee, he spent 39 months in the U.S. Army from 1942 through 1946 and in 1950 founded Robert S. Schley & Associates, a real-estate appraiser firm.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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