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A condominium in 222 Beach Road tops all transactions in this week’s real estate, selling for $2.6 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 8, 2018
Beach Road condo sells for $2.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 19-23.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The i-Ride operators will continue to monitor the amount of activity and adjust the hours of service going forward.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 8, 2018
Downtown circulator adjusts operations

After initially cutting back its hours of operation, the i-Ride Sarasota service is adjusting to additional resident feedback.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents worry the 624 Palm project — and other future developments — are being constructed too close to neighboring properties.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 8, 2018
Downtown residents campaign for building setbacks

As the city ponders new zoning regulations, downtown residents want more space between them and new construction.

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  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.8.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Carrie Ling with her family from left to right: Lawson Ling, Landen Ling, George Ling and Libby Ann Ling with their signs of support.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 7, 2018
Braden River Elementary teacher misses top award

King Middle School teacher wins Educator of the Year for Manatee County

  • East County
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 7, 2018
Booker High boys basketball drops heartbreaker in final four

The Tornadoes pushed the defending champs to the brink in a 62-61 loss.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 7, 2018
Artist Series Concert Friends transform Michael's On East into a movie theater

The Artist Series Concert held its annual gala March 7.

  • Black Tie
Photo by Kaupo Kikkas
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 7, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra announces 2018-2019 season

Patrons can expect a return to several classics along with several firsts in the 70th anniversary season.

  • Arts + Culture
City staff discouraged the Downtown Improvement District from moving forward with plans for a gateway sign arching over Main Street near U.S. 41.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 7, 2018
Downtown group discusses wayfinding

City officials believe they’re making progress on a longstanding request for directional signs, but it’s still unclear what the final product will look like.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 7, 2018
Learning and growing together with Children First and Hershorin Schiff Community Day School

Kindergartners from Hershorin Schiff Community Day School read, play, and plant with Children First preschoolers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sue Kerr shows off a totem project featuring dogs.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 7, 2018
Art's on fire in Lakewood Ranch

Waterlefe resident's ceramics art on display during Spring Arts Show at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Days before his Sarasota Balloon Festival runs from March 8-11, promoter Ricky Garvie supervises as the carnival attractions arrive.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 7, 2018
New balloon festival takes off in Lakewood Ranch

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Randy Volkart, the chairman of the New Facility Committee, said the new lodge will be open any day.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 7, 2018
New Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota Elks Lodge set to open

Final permits expected within the next week.

  • East County
  • News
Tina Kelly and Dina Lundberg.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2018
The best Things in life

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Bird Key home at 119 N. Warbler Lane leads all sales for Feb. 19023m selling for $3,825,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 7, 2018
Warbler Lane home sells for $3,825,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 19-23.

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