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Core Development purchased the properties at 540 N. Tamiami Trail for $5.4 million in November 2016, a precursor to the proposed 51-unit condo project.
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  • December 21, 2017
Top Story - January: Developer plans high-rise condo on U.S. 41

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While the Westin Hotel opened earlier this year, the Vue Sarasota Bay is still under construction.
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  • December 21, 2017
Top Story - January: Vue Sarasota Bay facing delay

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  • December 21, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Dec. 21

Cecil Fox photographed three gators during a boat tour at Myakka River State Park.

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  • December 21, 2017
East County weather page photo: Dec. 21

Paddi Juliano photographed this cloudy sky at River Club.

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  • December 21, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Dec. 21

Belinda Russell photographed these black skimmers during a walk on Longboat Key Beach.

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The home at 20015 77th Ave. E. recently sold for $1,875,000.
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  • December 21, 2017
Pomello Park home tops home sales at $1,875,000

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 4-8

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The Manatee Sheriff's Office has reported the death of a 69-year-old Myakka City resident who was found after fire consumed his trailer.
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  • Jay Heater
  • December 21, 2017
Myakka City man dies in trailer fire

Structure was already consumed by the time fire departments responded.

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The Siesta Key and Stickney Point bridges now open on the hour and half hour during the business day. Residents time their life around the openings, which only happen if boats are waiting to go through, down to the minute.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 21, 2017
On the clock: Timing of Siesta bridge openings concerns some residents

A new drawbridge plan on Siesta Key reduces the number of openings, but residents say it’s critical to stay on schedule.

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  • December 21, 2017
Selby brings families together for Lights in Bloom

Selby welcomed 500 children and families to the garden free of charge as part of its Family Togetherness program.

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The Sandcastle is one of two villa homes that will be offered by Neal Communities in Indigo.
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  • Jay Heater
  • December 21, 2017
Neal Communities breaks ground on new Lakewood Ranch models

The local builder adds two new models to Indigo.

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Phil Pagano stands near a tent at the Sarasota Farmers Market representing Second Chance Last Opportunity, which holds a toy drive each holiday season.
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  • December 21, 2017
Holidays bring memories and mishaps in Sarasota

Observer readers share the highlights — both merry and misfortunate — of their holidays past.

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Residents are concerned about what budget cuts to the libraries would mean for the resources people take advantage of every day, like access to computers and the internet.
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 21, 2017
Impending departmental cuts concerning community

Residents are worried about what budget cuts will mean for the county's libraries, but the County Commission will have to cut millions to ensure there's no budget deficits in the next year.

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  • December 21, 2017
Top Story - January: Car crashes into Harry's Corner Store

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  • December 21, 2017
Sarasota homes light up for the holidays

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Celebrate with some of Sarasota's most wonderful light displays.

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Sarasota rapper Jermo Jones, real name Jeremy Jones, wrote a song commemorating the 2017-2018 Riverview High Rams boys basketball team. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 21, 2017
The ultimate flex: Sarasota rapper reps former team in new song

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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