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A home in Harbor Acres tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 25, 2016
Harbor Acres home sells for $2,349,900

The following residential real estate transactions took place between August 8 and August 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Courtesy photo. K-9 Officer Nicholas Dominis with Coti during training.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 25, 2016
Canine Colleagues: Dogs who work in Sarasota

In honor of National Dog Day on Aug. 26, meet a few dogs who work hard for their kibble in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 25, 2016
County commission intervenes in Big Pass dredge

In their first meeting after the August recess, Sarasota County commissioners unanimously endorsed a request that would delay the proposed Army Corps dredge project.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 25, 2016
Political perceptions plague superintendent search

Even in a nonpartisan race, the election season has cast a political shadow over the Sarasota County School Board's pursuit of a new superintendent.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City staff will investigate the possibility of prohibiting large trucks from using Main Street as a through route.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 25, 2016
City investigates Main Street truck prohibition

Rumblings about noise and pedestrian safety have led city officials to consider preventing large trucks from cutting through Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Troy Syprett outlines his proposal for the Lido pool and pavilion at an Aug. 18 workshop.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 25, 2016
Lido pavilion plans raise questions about access

Revised plans for a restaurant and tiki bar on Lido Beach got a warmer reception, but some residents are still concerned about private control of public property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Randall LaBolle's hula bike.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 25, 2016
Resident displays Polynesian flair

Randall LaBolle rides to work in Burns Court on a hula-themed bike.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. Sailboats scatter across Sarasota Bay for the 69th annual Labor Day Regatta.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 25, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 8.25.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Aug. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 25, 2016
Do-over in District 23 …

The Republican District 23 Senate race features four experienced lawmakers who would serve respectably. But their views on Medicaid change our point of view.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 25, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.25.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After riding the bench last season, Mike Welcer landed Riverview High's starting quarterback job for his senior season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
Riverview quarterback puts team first

Rather than just being a backup quarterback last season, Mike Welcer changed positions to help benefit the team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Booker running back Jamal Benson will look to light up the scoreboard when the Tornadoes host Riverview in their season opener Aug. 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.25.16

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key Police Department Cop's Corner
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 8.24.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports for the week of Aug. 17-24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Ringling students painted fire hydrants and signs as part of the event. Photo by Cheryl Eason.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 24, 2016
Dog-gone hydrants on fire

Nate's Hydrants for Hounds fundraiser a success with help of Ringling art students.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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