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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2010
Cops Corner

Nov. 15 Jimmy Choo, where are you? 4:50 p.m. - 1300 block of Thornapple Drive. Grand Theft. A woman told deputies that UPS had left a box at her front door, but when she returned home it was no longer there. Inside the box were three pairs of shoes valued at $400.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
This home at 647 Norsota Way in Bay Island has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,323 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.25 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 24, 2010
Siesta Key home sells for $2.25 million

A home in Bay Island tops all real-estate transactions from Oct. 22 to Oct. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Construction was delayed for a month in October, while city officials installed a temporary pedestrian barricade.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 24, 2010
Bird Key Park reopening delayed

The target opening date is now Dec. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 24, 2010
Toys for Tots organizes Longboat drive

The town of Longboat Key has Toys for Tots drop-off locations at Town Hall and the Police Station.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Shannon Holder: 'I love fashion; it's in my heart. You won't get just one look from me - I wear many hats of fashion. I dress for myself and what looks and feels good on me.'
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 23, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Shannon Holder

Guest Fashion Editor - Shannon Holder

  • Black Tie
The Rev. Bruce Porter, Msgr. Gerry Finegan and the Rev. Mark Bernthal
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 23, 2010
Grateful Gathering

The 30th annual interfaith Thanksgiving worship services attracted 250 people Nov. 23 to St. Armands Key Lutheran Church. Clergymen from all six area churches participated in the worship services. The principal speaker was Msgr. Gerry Finegan, of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sharon Green and Dave Mann were among the poker players who tried their luck at the tournament.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2010
Poker players play for Payton

One-Eyed Jacks' first Charity Poker Tournament raised $1,400 for The Payton Wright Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Debbie Rubin and Autumn Solomon already have a team of about 30 volunteers ready to help.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2010
Partners launch Ranch Humane Society

The not-for-profit will kick off a capital campaign in January.

  • East County
  • News
"One of our old mottos is 'fun with a purpose,' and I believe in that 100%," said Carl Weeks, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2010
Boys & Girls Clubs director celebrates 40th anniversary

Carl Weeks started going to the Boys Club in Bradenton when he was 6. This month, he celebrated his 40th year working for the organization.

  • East County
  • News
No. 36: Holding both kids at the same time.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 23, 2010
A father's list of Thanksgiving gratitude

This Thanksgiving, I offer this list of 50 reasons why I, as a father, am thankful this year.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2010
Lakewood districts welcome supervisors

Five new supervisors participated in their first Community Development District meetings Nov. 18.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 23, 2010
Teen girl fights off attacker

A man tried to abduct a 16-year-old near Clark Road, but she was able to get away and find help.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Key T-Shirts operated for 25 years in Whitney Beach Plaza.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 23, 2010
Key T-Shirts closes after 25 years

The beachwear-and-souvenir shop could re-open next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 23, 2010
Longboat Lookback

A peek into the past, compiled by senior editor, Dora Walters.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2010
Historical Society gets a new logo

Here's one for the history books: The Longboat Key Historical Society has a new logo.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2010
Needed: a few good bell ringers

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is looking for bell ringers for the Salvation Army.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Krieger, Matt Krieger, Bob Havel and Ed Ryan put up holiday decorations last week at The Castillian.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2010
You light up our lives for annual competition

It's time for The Longboat Observer's annual "Light Up the Keys" competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2010
Spotted: Close crawl

Traffic crawled to a halt mid-Key last week on Gulf of Mexico Drive while a turtle was crossing the street.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2010
Longboat Key resident hits the write note

Longboat Key resident Heyward C. Hawkins has published his book "Golden Rule or $Greedy Rule$."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2010
Blue Dolphin Friday dinners to resume

Friday night dinners at the Blue Dolphin Cafe will resume Friday, Dec. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 23, 2010
Magistrate makes ruling

The town of Longboat Key and its firefighters remain at an impasse in negotiations for a new three-year contract.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission spent more than five hours discussing a wide variety of issues at its Thursday, Nov. 18 regular workshop.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 23, 2010
Workshop Wrap-Up

A wrap-up of the Longboat Key Town Commission's Thursday, Nov. 18 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 23, 2010
Commission's reaction frustrates Key resident

After Weldon Frost's request to discuss the issue, the commission decided not to spend money to eradicate raccoons from the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2010
Our View

Faith, hope, thanksgiving

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Griffin
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 23, 2010
Character Sketches

Longboat Key author H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin looks close to home to find novel inspiration.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 23, 2010
Pension audit approved

The Firefighters Pension Board agreed to hire two separate companies to perform an audit of its pension for $65,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 23, 2010
Beach project could be delayed one year

By delaying the beach project, the town could use an inlet-management pass study to determine the best Key sand solutions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A trolley/bus service in the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key could expire Dec. 31.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 23, 2010
Key trolley funding decision postponed

The Town Commission hopes a trolley agreement that doesn't require the town to contribute $100,000 to the service can be reached before the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2010
Letters to the editor

Road work is a deterrent for future visits; Tourism will help put Longboat at No. 1

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2010
Cops Corner

Nov. 10 Shopping switch 12:51 p.m. - 600 block of Buttonwood Drive. Lost Property. A woman reported that while in a grocery store she misplaced her tan purse, which included a white alligator-skin wallet. Store employees reviewed store tapes and discovered the woman mistakenly put some dairy items in the wrong shopping cart. Her original cart and purse were located.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Steve and Penny Koerner pose with their tandem bicycle that they have already begun to take apart to put into two suitcases to take home to Colorado Springs, Colo.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 23, 2010
Neighbors: Steve and Penny Koerner

Steve Koerner, 58, and Penny Koerner, 57, rode their bicycle built for two from Colorado Springs, Colo., to their home in Twin Shores on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 23, 2010
Building Permits

These are the largest building permits issued by the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Department for the week of Nov. 12 through Nov. 18, in order of dollar amounts. (GMD = Gulf of Mexico Drive)

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
A ride on the Silver Queen gondola provides a spectacular view of Aspen, Colo.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer
  • November 23, 2010
Alluring Aspen

When most people think of Aspen, they envision skiing, summer festivals and high prices. It's worth a visit to see if the mountain mecca's attractions appeal to you.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unit A-302 at L'Elegance, 1800 Benjamin Franklin Drive, on Lido Beach, has two bedrooms, three bathrooms and 1,980 square feet of living area. It sold for $693,000.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 23, 2010
Key Real Estate: Sales drop to 10 during second week in November

Sales dropped to 10 from last week's total of 17 during the four-day recording week of Nov. 8 through Nov. 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Alan Forrester and Bob Moffa
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2010
American Ideals launches housing program for vets

The American Ideals Foundation is partnering with Neal Communities and Cityscapes International Realty Group to attract veterans and their families to the area.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 23, 2010
The Met owners fashion a savvy business model

Geoffrey and Brenda Michel say their hands-on approach is their secret to business success on the Circle for 10 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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