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This home at 1667 Hillview St. has four bedrooms, three baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,682 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.25 million. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 7, 2014
Home in McIntyre-Wilson-Potter sells for $1.25 million

A home in McIntyre-Wilson-Potter tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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  • Real Estate
Alison Maddex submitted this photo, taken during a morning rain shower on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Alison Maddex submitted this photo, taken during a morning rain shower on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 6, 2014
'Jenny LeClue' — Sarasota's choose-your-own-adventure video game

'Jenny LeClue' — Sarasota's choose-your-own-adventure video game

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Mary Kenealy Barbetta and Cindy Peterson
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Catholic Charities Ball Pre-Party Trunk Show

Catholic Charities Ball Pre-Party Trunk Show

  • Black Tie
Sarasota County Archaeologist Ryan Murphy said it was refreshing to work with staff so intent on preserving historical resources while planning tweaks to the Blackburn Point Park project.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 6, 2014
County preserves archaeological site in Osprey

Sarasota County will modify improvements planned for Blackburn Point Park to preserve part of a shell midden, which contains tools and pottery from before 850 A.D.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2014
Lakewood Ranch adds builder

Murray Homes has become an official builder in The Lake Club.

  • East County
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CDD Chairwoman Joyce Sandy voices concerns over adding 12 speed bumps throughout Lighthouse Cove — a cost the group decided not to line item into the 2014-2015 budget.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 6, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD adopts 2014-2015 budget

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District adopted its 2014-2015 budget at its Aug. 5 meeting.

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Gabriele Orcoc is excited to get a Junior Police Officer of Sarasota badge at National Night Out Against Crime.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: National Night Out Against Crime at Gillespie Park

Sarasota Police Department and Gillespie Park came together to fight crime Tuesday, Aug. 5, by hosting the 31st annual National Night Out Against Crime event at Gillespie Park.

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Lobster Pot is family owned and located in the heart of the Siesta Key village, featuring a friendly, intimate New England style dining experience with fresh local seafood and produce.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lobster Pot

This week we went in the kitchen at Lobster Pot with owners Glen, Tony and Mark Medeiros along with chef Eder Ocana as he prepares lobster Milano. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office attempted to locate an armed robbery suspect with the department’s helicopter unit, Air-1, Monday evening.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 6, 2014
Deputies seek suspect who robbed hair salon

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has asked for the public to help identify a man suspected of robbing Great Clips Hair Salon at gunpoint Monday.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Dance teams head to nationals

Braden River High School dancers hope a recent win will lead to victory on a larger scale.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Girl Scouts seeks leaders

The volunteer-led Girl Scouts organization is in need of new troop leaders and co-leaders for the upcoming school year.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Welly-come to the world, Annabelle

Lynn Weddington Welly, wife of former Longboat Key Club General Manager Michael Welly, is a proud new grandma.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Chloe Ceshker: Top dog for 14 years

Chloe Ceshker, a toy poodle known for her work ethic and style, died Aug. 4. She was 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2014
Save the date: Nov. 8

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key is already in planning mode for the Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party.

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