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  • July 23, 2014
News Briefs

Dates set for 2017 World Rowing Championships; Grand Challenge food drive extended through summer; Second case of mosquito-borne illness detected

  • East County
  • News
CRUISIN’. John, Jason, Derek and Jackie Breiner enjoyed catching up on their East County news while on the beach at Magen's Bay in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. The family enjoyed a Norwegian cruise to the Caribbean.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Pam Eubanks This Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch home, which has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,749 square feet of living area, sold for $635,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 23, 2014
Panther Ridge home sells for $710,000

A home in Preserve at Panther Ridge tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Beth Dunlop submitted this sunset photo, taken in Bradenton.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Weather: East County

Beth Dunlop submitted this sunset photo, taken in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
1. 232 Seagull Lane, Bird Key
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 23, 2014
Top 10 real estate sales in 2014

The following transactions are the top 10 sales recorded during the first six months of 2014 on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys, according to Sarasota and Manatee county property records.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
File photo Colony Lender's 95% interest in 2.3 acres of Colony property includes the swimming pool, conference rooms, stores on the midrise, tennis courts, office space, a flower shop and maintenance area.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 23, 2014
Unicorp seeks 100% recreational interest

Unicorp President Chuck Whittall wants to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, but his vision includes owning Andy Adams' units and his 5% recreational property interest.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy rendering A selection committee will review four town center proposals at a public meeting Aug. 21 at Longboat Key Town Hall.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
News Briefs

Committee to review town center proposals; Katharine the shark heads east toward Daytona Beach

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Madhav Mutalik submitted this photo of a boy fishing at sunset, taken on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Madhav Mutalik submitted this photo of a boy fishing at sunset, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Photos by Heather Merriman and courtesy of Detlev von Kessel
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • July 23, 2014
Home of the Month: Orange Blossom special

An elegant downtown apartment showcases Sarasota's past and present.

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Patrick Ward, Daniel Rodriguez and Ricardo Graziano
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 23, 2014
'The Secret Garden' comes up roses

Sarasota Ballet's world premiere of Will Tuckett's 'The Secret Garden' is no garden-variety production.

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SYV sings on the staircase at the Opera Garnier. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 23, 2014
Where Are They? Sarasota Young Voices take Paris

For nine days, beginning June 22, Sarasota Young Voices Chamber choir, a 14-woman ensemble, went to Paris -- the first time the group, founded in 2007, has traveled overseas.

  • East County
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Photo by Pam Eubanks Although Rob Satori is known locally as the "Sinatra guy," he also impersonates musical icons such as Van Morrison, Jimmy Buffet and Sammy Davis.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2014
Piano Man

East County resident Rob Satori's passion for music began when he started piano lessons as a child. Now, he composes music. 'I never know where the ideas are going to come from,' he says.

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  • By Amanda Heisey
  • July 22, 2014
Curtain Call: A first look at The Players Theatre New Play Festival

Curtain Call: A first look at The Players Theatre New Play Festival

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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk
  • July 22, 2014
Let's talk locks: Summer hair to beat the heat

Let's talk locks: Summer hair to beat the heat

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 22, 2014
Sarasota County School Board discuss school safety, free breakfast

Superintendent Lori White presented a report on a new school resource deputy for Riverview High School.

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