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University Park Recreation District Board members Nancy Kopinsky, Chairman Bob Wood, Steve Ludmerer, Lisabeth Bertsch and co-chairman Michael Smith were pleased to move forward. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 11, 2019
University Park Recreation District strikes land deal

Land purchase now goes to community referendum.

  • East County
  • News
Kiersey Clemons and Nick Offerman in "Hearts Beat Loud." Photo source: Kanopy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 11, 2019
Binge Blog: Headphones on

"Hearts Beat Loud" start Kiersey Clemons and Nick Offerman, while "Green Room" has Sir Patrick Stewart, Alia Shawkat and the late Anton Yelchin.

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Jeff Speck, left, signs a copy of his book Walkable City Rules for city Planning Director Steve Cover at City Hall on Thursday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 11, 2019
Walkability expert talks downtown strengths, weaknesses

Planner Jeff Speck praised the progress Sarasota has made in the past two decades, but listed street design and cycling capacity among the issues left to address.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Director Matt Osterhoudt explains potential code enforcement actions to Siesta Key residents.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 11, 2019
Officials continue to explore potential rental enforcement actions on Siesta Key

Siesta Key residents were presented with potential actions that the local code enforcement team may take in the face of increasing rental violations.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lucy Pandeloglou
    In Memoriam |
  • January 11, 2019
Lucy Pandeloglou

Lucy Pandeloglou, 90, of Sarasota, died peacefully at home Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 surrounded by family. Her obituary tribute is publishing in the East County Observer.

  • East County
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Thursday's hearing took place in the Sarasota County Courthouse.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 11, 2019
Judge rejects motions to dismiss Unicorp's move to end Colony condo association

Developer's plan in court is crucial to proceed with St. Regis proposal.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 10, 2019
Ringling College Library Association hosts an evening for appreciation

The Platinum Appreciation Reception was held Jan. 10 at the Alfred R. Goldstein Library.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 10, 2019
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament toasts to players

The annual tennis tournament kicks off Friday, Jan. 11 and ends Sunday, Jan. 13.

  • Longboat Key
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The art exhibition "Extraordinary Playscapes" is just one of the nine Sarasota residents can visit throughout Sarasota Museum of Art's four-month spring programming. Photo Courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 10, 2019
Sarasota Museum of Art announces spring programming

The Sarasota Museum of Art will host four months of events at The Works and Burns Court Cinema.

  • Arts + Culture
BLVD. is expected to open in early 2020.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2019
2nd location of Beach Bistro planned for condo project

Anna Maria Island favorite coming to Sarasota's BLVD. tower in 2020.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 10, 2019
Ladies lunch with the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

The Lion of Judah and Pomegranate Luncheon was hosted Jan. 10 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

  • Black Tie
The Lake Club home at 7921 Waterton Lane recently sold for $1,425,000. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,990 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.35 million in 2018.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 10, 2019
Lake Club home tops sales at $1,425,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 17-28.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 10, 2019
County launches survey for Siesta Key parking and traffic input

Residents of Sarasota County can now fill out an online survey to share their thoughts and concerns on Siesta Key parking with officials.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Tina and Jimmy O’Brien, Licensed Real Estate Agents
  • January 10, 2019
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  • East County
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Dave Bishop shows how high water has been on Buttonwood Drive.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 10, 2019
Issues with construction projects get town's attention

Building projects worry residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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