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  • November 15, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 15

Sepp Gmuender captured the setting sun while looking over the Sarasota Bay from his home in Sarasota.

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A condominium in Bay Plaza 1255 N. Gulfstream Ave. recently sold for $2,235,000. Built in 1982, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,387 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2 million in February.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 15, 2018
Bay Plaza condo sells for $2,235,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 29-Nov. 2.

  • Sarasota
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Lois Trotochau is one of several Lido Shores residents to report issues with a neighboring vacation rental property.
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  • David Conway
  • November 15, 2018
Residents oppose proposed rental rules

As the city prepares to consider allowing some short-term rentals in neighborhoods, Lido Key residents are leading a campaign against the changes.

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Laurel Park residents raise their hands to show their opposition to the proposed zoning changes in the form-based code.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 15, 2018
Code breakers: Neighborhood leaders oppose zoning changes

City staff is still reviewing a proposed form-based zoning code, but already, some residents are ready to throw the planning document away.

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  • Katie Johns
  • November 14, 2018
International Women's Forum celebrates 20 years on Suncoast

The Florida Suncoast Chapter members gathered for a dinner and presentation Nov. 14 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Potential homeowners check out a model in the Lake Club's Lake View Estates neighborhood.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 14, 2018
Take a ride on Lakewood Ranch's bullish bus

Columnist Jay Heater takes a tour of Lakewood Ranch and finds it is going full speed ahead in the home sales market.

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  • Jay Heater
  • November 14, 2018
Thief should have pulled a tooth, or two

Interesting Sheriff's Office reports from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton areas.

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Three-year-old Savannah Parrish has a new favorite bedtime story, written by her mom, Amanda.
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  • Jay Heater
  • November 14, 2018
Palm Aire resident has pet project

East County author Amanda Parrish unleashes her passion in writing 'Meet Mutzle.'

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  • Katie Johns
  • November 14, 2018
Longboat Library welcomes back volunteers

Volunteers gathered at Eileen Hassel and Jim Fleming's home Nov. 14.

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Guests were able to preview the show before dinner.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 14, 2018
Circle Members get first look at new exhibition

The Circle Member Preview Dinner was hosted Nov. 14 at The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • November 14, 2018
'Beautiful Boy' is a painful yet important film showing the reality of addiction

Gut-wrenching performances by Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet will grab viewers' hearts, squeeze and never let them go.

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Fred Soto was part of a generation of civic activists who contributed to the revitalization of downtown Sarasota. As city commissioner, he served during the construction of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
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  • David Conway
  • November 14, 2018
Former Sarasota Mayor Fred Soto dies

Fred Soto was a successful businessman and civic leader who filled his time by finding ways to help others.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 14, 2018
Sarasota County schools announces Teacher of the Year nominees

Teachers from Sarasota High School, Wilkinson Elementary School and Oak Park School were honored as nominees for Sarasota County's 2019 Teacher of the Year award.

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A condominium in Sanctuary III at Longboat Key Club recently sold for $1,591,000. Built in 1991, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,580 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $792,400 in 1994.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 14, 2018
Sanctuary III at Longboat Key Club condominium sells for $1,591,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 29-Nov.r 2.

  • Longboat Key
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A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch at 13206 Palmers Creek Terrace recently sold for $1.3 million. Built in 2005, it has five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 5,500 square feet of living area.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • November 14, 2018
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.3 million

Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.3 million

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