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Jamar Johnson.
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  • July 13, 2017
Sarasota High 5 moments: 07.13.17

Sarasota High 5 moments: 07.13.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tai Gilbert.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 13, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.14.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.14.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A condo at the Sarasota Bay Club recently sold for $1,395,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 13, 2017
Sarasota Bay Club condo sells for $1,395,000

Residential real estate transactions for June 26-30.

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    By
  • Kristine Nickel
  • July 13, 2017
A word to future generations

DNA analysis can provide a path to peering into tomorrow.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
In June, downtown groups mapped out a potential path to a unified marketing campaign.
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  • David Conway
  • July 13, 2017
DID untangles marketing strategy

Downtown groups want to create a new plan for promoting the district — but what do they do in the meantime?

  • Sarasota
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City staff thinks officials have to spend money to make money at Bobby Jones.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 13, 2017
In the Rough: Bobby Jones faces revenue challenges

Is an infusion of cash into Bobby Jones Golf Club enough to turn the municipal course into a moneymaker for the city?

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Bird Key Yacht Club is adding outdoor courts for pickleball, a fast-growing paddle sport.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 13, 2017
Bird Key Yacht Club preps for upgrades

A new pickleball court and expanded dining area will help accommodate the club’s growing membership.

  • Sarasota
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Trisha Robinson-Antonelli. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2017
Paws step up for charity

Restaurant offers clammy introduction

  • East County
  • News
Emory Stephens holds his pirate sword tight during the treasure hunt.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 12, 2017
Sailors hunt for treasure

Sailor in the Sarasota Youth Sailing Camp searched Sarasota Bay for the "X" that marks the spot on July 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom Harmer
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2017
Harmer tells County Commission he's Longboat-bound

County Administrator says he will stay until December, pending town's approval of contract.

  • Sarasota
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Viewers now have a preview of MTV's new reality series "Siesta Key." Courtesy of MTV
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 12, 2017
MTV reveals trailer for 'Siesta Key' reality series

The reality program was shot locally in April through June.

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The turtle tracks leading back to the water are mixed with chair tracks. Photo courtesy of Mote
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 12, 2017
Mote encounters third set of entangled turtle tracks

Another turtle became entangled in beach furniture on the night of July 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns & Cassidy Alexander
  • July 12, 2017
Turtle season going swimmingly

So far, nesting numbers are breaking last year's record.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 16306 Foremast Place in Lakewood Ranch recently sold for $1.225 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 12, 2017
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.225 million

Real estate transactions for June 26-30

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Runners partake in the 2017 race. Photo by Anna Brugmann.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
Sarasota Music Half-Marathon adds 10K race

The new race will take place Feb. 4.

  • Sarasota
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