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The home at 6701 Peacock Road was built in 2008 and features five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,489 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 29, 2020
Peacock Road home sells for $7.8 million

Sarasota and Siesta Key area residential real estate transactions for Nov. 16-20.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
6525 Gulf of Mexico Drive was recently built with four bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,980 square feet of living space.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 29, 2020
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for nearly $4 million

Longboat Key residential real estate transactions for Nov. 16-20.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 28, 2020
Siesta Key embraces holiday cheer with Christmas tree lighting

The tree lighting was held Nov. 28.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 28, 2020
Small Business Saturday a big hit for St. Armands shops

Local stores welcomed customers in with hope for a strong holiday season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Double-crested cormorant feathers become easily waterlogged, allowing them to deep-dive. Once back on land, they must dry their wings in the sun.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • November 27, 2020
Bird of the week: Double crested cormorant

Deep diving bird is most often spotted drying its wings on the shoreline.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harry Christensen said he is planning to expand the dining area at Harry’s Continental Kitchens to recoup many of the financial losses from the COVID-19 pandemic.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 27, 2020
Expansion plans move forward for Harry's Continental Kitchens

Harry's is planning to expand its indoor and outdoor dining.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 26, 2020
East County weather page photo: November 26

Gordon Silver captured this red-bellied woodpecker in a palm tree in Del Webb.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 26, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: November 26

Anna Passalaqua captured these storm clouds over Lido Beach.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 26, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 26

Larry Tibbe captured this cloud formation over Longboat Key Moorings Marina.

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Lakewood Ranch's James and Chelsea Toldi finish the Florida Turkey Trot with their 5-month-old baby, Parker.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 26, 2020
Trot before the turkey in Sarasota

Florida Turkey Trot runners build an appetite for Thanksgiving with a morning run.

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King Winkfield.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 26, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: King Winkfield

The Booker High senior talks his basketball origins and his movie-watching habits.

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Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, who raised the motion, said he has a different vision for the county, and added he wants a culture shift to run the government more like part of the private sector.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 25, 2020
Manatee County administrator's job in peril as commissioners clash

Manatee County administrator could be fired as commissioners chart new direction

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The Grinch, played by Chris Cude of Legendary Knights Entertainment of Winter Haven, checks out the holiday lights with Sarasota's Melissa Galmin.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 25, 2020
Bright lights, dark chocolate during holidays at Sarasota's Mall at University Town Center

Holiday lights twinkle at the Mall at UTC in Sarasota while Norman Love Confections makes its debut.

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Catcher David Brierton probably is comfortable during the pandemic as he already wears a mask while playing baseball.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 25, 2020
Lakewood Ranch Little Leaguers persevere through pandemic

Lakewood Ranch Little League celebrates getting through the fall season in spite of the pandemic.

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Country Club resident Toni Ambrosio said she is worried the value of her home will decrease if townhomes are built by Legacy Golf Course.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 25, 2020
Townhouses could come to Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch

Manatee commissioners set to decide on townhouses in Country Club

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