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This home at 1703 Bayshore Road recently sold for $4.35 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 11, 2017
Nokomis home sells for $4.35 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 24-28.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Brian Speight tries to block a John Edwards shot, but misses.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 11, 2017
Sarasota basketball league embraces respect for game, each other

In Dennis Bunker's league, printed rules, a draft, and post-game beers are all part of the package.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jaasiel Torres jumps the bar at the state meet.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 11, 2017
Sarasota High junior takes home the high jump state title

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Residents say outdoor staircases at the garage, depicted in this rendering, could negatively affect the homes across the street with light and noise. The city says residents’ concerns are being taken into consideration.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 11, 2017
St. Armands garage plans trouble neighbors

As the city finalizes the design of the St. Armands Circle parking garage, residents near the project site fear their interests aren’t being taken into consideration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Business leaders like Christine Robinson are cautioning the city about potential changes to its impact fee regulations.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 11, 2017
Divisions form over impact fee changes

The city is considering changing the way it calculates a fee associated with new development. Already, the development community is wary of the proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A red tide bloom struck the shores of Sarasota County’s barrier islands in September and didn’t subside until April.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 11, 2017
Red tide questions surface at Siesta gathering

It’s hardly a new phenomenon — in fact, it’s been around for thousands of years — but Siesta Key residents fear red tide blooms are getting worse.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A Publix could be coming to the Town and Country Plaza soon.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 11, 2017
Changes in store for Beneva shopping centers

Benderson Development is one of three property owners pursuing changes for commercial plazas near the intersection of Beneva and Fruitville roads.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 11, 2017
The Songbird Returns: Maria Wirries sings Cole Porter

Maria Wirries returns to Sarasota to celebrate Cole Porter in Artist Series Concerts’ season finale.

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 11, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.11.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Joseph Kelly.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 11, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.11.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.11.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brian Speight.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 11, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.11.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.11.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Point of Rocks on south Siesta Key is well known for its snorkeling opportunities.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 10, 2017
Deputies investigate Siesta Key drowning

A woman drowned while snorkeling at Point of Rocks, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Voter turnout in the 2017 runoff Sarasota City Commission election topped 22%, which topped the 19% from the last at-large election.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 10, 2017
New Blood: Brody, Ahearn-Koch win City Commission seats

The City Commission is getting two new members on Friday. How much change will Hagen Brody and Jen Ahearn-Koch bring to City Hall?

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 10, 2017
Students go full-STEAM ahead at olympics

Braden River Middle School hosts annual STEAM Olympics for some fun, competitive play.

  • East County
  • News
Hagen Brody, Jen Ahearn-Koch and Martin Hyde were all vying for two seats on the Sarasota City Commission.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 10, 2017
Sarasota City Commission election — By the numbers

How did your precinct vote in Tuesday’s runoff election?

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