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Bahama takes a snooze at the Bow Tie Challenge event.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 3, 2015
Furrever homes

Kittens Bahama, Kokomo and Bermuda are all adopted on the same weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bow-Tie is the newest spokescat for Cat Depot.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 3, 2015
A cat's cause

With dapper style and a do-good mission, Bow-Tie is truly the Cat Depot's meow.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy campus on Siesta Key became waterfront property following intense rainfall.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 3, 2015
This week in history 9.3.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
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File photo. Participants set sail for the 68th annual Labor Day Regatta in Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 3, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 9.3.15

Sarasota events for the week of September 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. A condominium in Sarabande tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 3, 2015
Condominium in Sarabande sells for $1.83 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between August 17 and August 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Two intersections on Midnight Pass Road have recently been the target of FDOT initiatives to improve pedestrian safety.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 3, 2015
Siesta Key Village Association sends FDOT back to the drawing board

A proposal to remove a stretch of merge lane on northbound Midnight Pass Road at Stickney Point raised red flags at a recent SKVA meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jonathan Katz wants to bring a whimsical experience to downtown Sarasota, and hopes the city is willing to get experimental.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 3, 2015
Could Five Points Park become a wildlife showcase?

As the city works on creating more activity in Five Points Park, Jonathan Katz has a wild idea about displaying unconventional animals downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Before the Burns Court Neighborhood Association was established, businesses in the area lacked theability to collaborate with one another, LeeAnne Swor said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 3, 2015
Conversation with LeeAnne Swor

The Burns Court Neighborhood Association president talks about construction, historic preservation and marketing the neighborhood in a competitive region.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Developers this month will ask the county to build up to 130 residential units and a large commercial center at the the site of what public officials have called the most beautiful land in Sarasota County.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 3, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of Sept. 3

Check out a rundown of the week's news.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 3, 2015
Commissioners’ decision will set 2050 precedent

Sarasota County commissioners will set prices in deals that may serve as a model for development rights sales, a crucial component of 2050.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In addition to his work as a lawyer, Bob Johnson continued his service on the New College Board of Trustees until the day he died.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 2, 2015
In many roles, Bob Johnson worked to improve Sarasota

Bob Johnson, a former state legislator and an active supporter of numerous local institutions, died Monday at 80.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Vue Sarasota Bay is slated for completion next year.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2015
Vue construction slows water flow to keys

A Vue Sarasota Bay contractor has broken a water main servicing Golden Gate Point, Bird Key, St. Armands Key and Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gov. Rick Scott, center, joins local and state representatives for a groundbreaking ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2015
Officials break ground on diverging diamond project

Gov. Rick Scott led the groundbreaking ceremony this morning.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 2, 2015
Troubled South Trail building sees new life

A new owner is planning to demolish the partially-built structure at 4420 S. Tamiami Trail, following a $685,000 purchase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 2, 2015
OUR VIEW | Remembrance of a Longboat Key icon

Former Mayor Dr. Hal Lenobel died at age 91.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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