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  • January 4, 2019
Sarasota County awarded for pursuits in sustainability

The County of Sarasota has again been recognized for maintaining a steady course towards sustainability and effective material management.

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Contemporary artist Joseph Patrick Arnegger’s daughter Amelia recently celebrated her first birthday. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 4, 2019
Joseph Patrick Arnegger gets head out of the clouds with GAZE Modern exhibit

The contemporary artist briefly put art on hold to focus on fatherhood, but his latest solo show, "Accumulus," serves as his resurgence.

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    In Memoriam |
  • January 4, 2019
Gerald Dane “Spyder” Broussard

Spyder Broussard, loving husband and father, left his family and friends on New Year’s Day 2019. Spyder was born in Kaplan, Louisiana in 1939, a Cajun through and through. His obituary tribute is publishing in Longboat, Sarasota, Siesta Key, East County

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Michael Kerrigan
    In Memoriam |
  • January 4, 2019
Michael Joseph Kerrigan

Michael Joseph Kerrigan entered into eternal, peaceful sleep surrounded by his family on Dec. 15, 2018. His obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Elaine Marieb
    In Memoriam |
  • January 4, 2019
Elaine Marieb

Dr. Marieb’s effect on teaching and learning anatomy and physiology has been profound. Dr. Elaine Marieb died on December 20th in Naples, FL at the age of 82. Her obituary tribute is publishing in the Sarasota Siesta Key Observers in Florida.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • January 4, 2019
Cops Corner: Engine trouble on a sailboat

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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The results of the survey could inform the future decisions of city officials.
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  • David Conway
  • January 4, 2019
City launches community survey

The city of Sarasota is asking residents and visitors to share their thoughts on key issues.

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This rendering of Waterside Place shows why Lakewood Ranch should continue to be one of the top selling master-planned communities in the U.S. for years to come.
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  • Jay Heater
  • January 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch finishes 2018 as No. 2-selling master-planned community in U.S.

Lakewood Ranch finishes 2018 as No. 2-selling master-planned community in U.S.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • January 3, 2019
'Vice' is a polarizing, dangerously serious comedy with outstanding performances

Christian Bale deserves an Oscar for his extraordinary portrayal of Dick Cheney in the latest cutting-edge comedy by Adam McKay.

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An alligator-inspired sculpture by Ron MacDonald and Steve Topazio brought Florida flavor to the festival last year. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 3, 2019
Sarasota's 10 Events for 2019

2019 will not disappoint with new and old events popping up over the coming months.

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    In Memoriam |
  • January 3, 2019
Wanda Virginia Mosier Simons (Wendi)

Wanda Virginia Mosier Simons (Wendi) died Friday, December 21, 2018 at Manatee Memorial Hospital. She worked for the Longboat Observer and lived in Florida. Her Obituary Tribute is publishing in the Longboat Observer, of the Observer Media Group.

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  • January 3, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 3

Kevin French photographed this bald eagle flying off after bringing fish to its eaglets.

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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.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • January 3, 2019
A home in Oaks II sells for $1.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 10-14.

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Since he joined the city in 2017, Steve Cover has been preparing to undertake a comprehensive transportation study to assist with long-term planning.
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  • 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.

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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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