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A home in Oaks II at 663 N. Macewen Drive recently sold for $1.8 million. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 5,382 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 3, 2019
A home in Oaks II sells for $1.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 10-14.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Since he joined the city in 2017, Steve Cover has been preparing to undertake a comprehensive transportation study to assist with long-term planning.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2019
People to watch 2019: Steve Cover

The city’s planning director will lead significant discussions about traffic, zoning and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Parking meters are already installed on St. Armands Circle. Up next: downtown.
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  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2019
Issues to watch 2019: Parking

Paid parking is coming to St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota this year. Could Siesta Key be next?

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Mote Marine Laboratory's plans for a new aquarium are relying on a significant financial contribution from Sarasota County.
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  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2019
Issues to watch 2019: Mote aquarium

Mote Marine Laboratory is moving aggressively in pursuit of a new aquarium. Will it reach its ambitious goals for the new year?

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Virginia Haley called Visit Sarasota County’s strategic planning the most important tourism initiative of the year.
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  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2019
People to watch 2019: Virginia Haley

From red tide recovery to long-term funding questions, the Sarasota tourism guru is set to have a busy year.

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Construction won't begin for a while, but bayfront planners are mapping out a multi-year strategy for funding and building the park project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2019
Issues to watch 2019: Bayfront planning

In a transitional year, leaders of a bayfront redevelopment effort must bridge the gap from master planning to a fully realized project.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 3, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.3.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2019
Sarasota man injured in helicopter crash, officials say

Aircraft goes down in gulf, about a mile offshore Anna Maria Island.

  • Longboat Key
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James Linkogle, project manager, and Isaac Brownman, director of public works, discuss the underground project
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 2, 2019
Dig it: Underground utilities work cranks up in 2019

Long-awaited project that not only buries cables but also adds streetlights and enhances cell service is expected to take three years.

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  • News
City planner Jeff Speck will also be signing copies of his book, Walkable City Rules: 101 Steps to Making Better Places.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 2, 2019
City to host talk from walkability expert

Planner Jeff Speck will visit Sarasota Jan. 10 to discuss strategies for creating a more pedestrian-friendly city.

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Jimmy Stonecypher, store manager, and owner, Charles Savidge, stand in the store's new space.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 2, 2019
Longboat Ace store expands into shop next door

Ace will still sell many of the Quik-n-Easy products once the business spaces combine, owners say.

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  • News
Charges have been filed in an accident that led to the death of a Myakka City motorcyclist.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 2, 2019
Charges filed in death of Myakka City motorcyclist

Arcadia man turned into the path of a Myakka City motorcyclist on State Road 70 and has been charged with driving without a license.

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A condominium in The Beach Residences recently for $3.5 million. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,861 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $3.3 million in 2017.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 2, 2019
The Beach Residences condo sells for $3.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 10-14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The University Park home at 7011 Langley Place recently sold for $1,089,900. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,895 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $955,000 in 2004.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 2, 2019
University Park homes tops sales at $1,089,900

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 10-14.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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  • Pam Nadon
  • January 2, 2019
'Bird Box' is a thrilling psychological tale with an unexpected, ironic ending

Director Susanne Bier took a risk with her new Netflix film, but it paid off.

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