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The Bay Island home at 707 Norsota Way recently sold for $3,114,000. Built in 1938, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,617 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.4 million in 2014.Â
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  • Adam Hughes
  • January 17, 2019
Bay Island home sells for $3,114,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 31-Jan. 4

  • Sarasota
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In the demolition notice for the SeaBreeze Inn, issued Dec. 19, 12 different violations are listed.
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  • David Conway
  • January 17, 2019
North Trail buildings draw concerns

Residents want the city to take action to address issues associated with derelict motels, which has led to a demolition order for at least one structure.

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Lakewood Ranch High School's new principal, Dustin Dahlquist, says he's in "observation mode" as he comes to Lakewood and prepares to build on a foundation of success.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2019
Can Lakewood Ranch High go higher?

New Mustangs principal hopes to build upon the school's success.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 16, 2019
Seaplace residents put new clubhouse to good use

The clubhouse renovations began in August and were completed in the beginning of January.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 16, 2019
Siesta group files federal lawsuit in response to Big Pass dredging proposal

Save Our Siesta Sand 2 has taken to the federal court system in order to prevent dredging that would be used to renourish Lido Beach.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 16, 2019
Shaq spreads message of humor, kindness in Sarasota

The basketball Hall of Famer talked about life after sports at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
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A cyclist approaches the northern end of the multi-use trail east of Gulf of Mexico Drive. To continue, riders must cross the street.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 16, 2019
Trail extension added to town's transportation wish list

The prokect would have competition from the region

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pamela Nadalini was the subject of an investigation in which employees accused her of retaliation and bullying in the workplace.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 16, 2019
City fires auditor and clerk

Former City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini declined a request to resign, preserving her ability to take legal action against the city in the future.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 16, 2019
Cops Corner: No one suspicious around here

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 16, 2019
National Council of Jewish Women honors four leading ladies

The annual Women in Power Luncheon was hosted Jan. 16 at Michael's On East.

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The Bird Key home at 604 Mourning Dove Drive recently for $2.47 million. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,240 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.65 million in 2012.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 16, 2019
Bird Key home sells for $2.47 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 31-Jan. 4

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The Braden Oaks home at 3414 65th St. E. recently sold for $930,000. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,011 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 16, 2019
Braden Oaks home tops local sales at $930,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 31-Jan. 4

  • East County
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 16, 2019
The Lido mob wins

The developers’ withdrawal of their Lido Beach Pavilion plans will be a Pyrrhic victory. In the end, all the city’s residents will lose.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 16, 2019
How red tide affects an 11-year-old

We'll send your letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis

  • Longboat Key
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Sign on Gulf of Mexico Drive advertising the St. Regis.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 16, 2019
Unicorp request for Longboat sales office moves forward

Sales office could be on site in six months

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