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The Unit 8 condominium at 5611 Gulf of Mexico Drive has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,672 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 10, 2016
Avignon Villas condo sells for $670,000

The Unit 8 condominium at 5611 Gulf of Mexico Drive has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,672 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Richard Bechtold, Timothy Hennigan, Linda Lederberg and Ann Ramond died.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 10, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 11

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Patra Jordan and Eduardo Anaya
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  • Molly Schechter
  • February 10, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 02.11.16

Preston T. Scott's hat has a story, Patra Jordan's dress stands out and more in this week's Black Tie & Tales

  • Black Tie
Eliza Ladd
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 10, 2016
Bodies in motion

In "Selfie of the Ancients," Eliza Ladd melds art forms to explore enduring themes of human nature.

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Jimmy Crutchfield and Paul Dicicco, of Manatee County Emergency Medical Services, believe community paramedicine can bridge a gap between patients, healthcare providers and services available.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2016
Program targets preventing calls for help

Community paramedic program aims to prevent unnecessary ambulance calls and emergency room visits.

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  • News
Braden Woods resident Gary Herbert lives immediately north of a wetland area that is part of the Mayara property. Although his views likely won't change, he still believes the property, overall, should be preserved for wildlife.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2016
Residents fight infill project

Braden Woods residents hope Manatee County will preserve a 33-acre parcel in their community.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • February 10, 2016
Three Things: Everything old is new again

Most houses in Sarasota are relatively new. But scattered here and there are some wonderful older homes that display virtually every style of American architecture.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2016
Say 'cheese' for our 2016 'It's Read Everywhere' contest

This year's grand prize winner will win $5,000 toward the perfect smile.

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  • Neighbors
1910 154th St. E.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 10, 2016
Country Club East home tops local transactions at $595,000

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS JAN. 25 - JAN. 29

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Griffin Hudson cuts the roots off a vegetable in the garden with the help of TSA teammates Jordan Brown and Hunter Raley.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 10, 2016
Students harvest community support

Technology Student Association members donate crops to Our Daily Bread.

  • East County
  • News
The third project that’s still awaiting a final federal permit is a $3.5 million Longboat Pass dredging project that will bring 200,000 cubic yards of sand from Gulfside Road north to the North Shore Road beach access.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 10, 2016
Town receives south-end permit

Town Manager Dave Bullock plans to use some sand from a $11 million mid-Key beach dump truck haul project set to begin in April for the south end behind properties such as L’Ambiance that have major erosion issues.

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The Lakewood Ranch Silver Stars performed two routines at the 2016 UDA National Dance Team Championship Jan. 29 through Jan. 31. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 10, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Pirates milk chemistry to produce team success

  • East County
  • Sports
Kindergarten teacher Gail Garger's favorite, The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak, has a page of "word sounds."
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 10, 2016
Event gets read on Witt teachers

Literacy night shares teachers’ favorite books with students.

  • East County
  • Schools
File photo by Loren Mayo
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 10, 2016
Obituary: Owen Comora

Audubon Society hosts dedication to life of bird enthusiast Owen Comora.

  • East County
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