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Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer This home at 1743 Spring Creek Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,589 square feet of living area. It sold for $615,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 10, 2014
Home in Sorrento Shores sells for $1.4 million

A home in Sorrento Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Brynn Dejohgh meets Nala, a Sahara spiny-tailed lizard.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 10, 2014
Kids go wild at Zoo Camp

Children at Sarasota Jungle Gardens' Zoo Camp learned about African animals July 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Annamarie Hedekin submitted this photo of Fourth of July fireworks and lightning, taken from Casey Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Annamarie Hedekin submitted this photo of Fourth of July fireworks and lightning, taken from Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 9, 2014
Show Tunes: The curious case of The Blue Eyed Bettys

Show Tunes: The curious case of The Blue Eyed Bettys

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo Connor Perry, Mark Engeberg, Emily Cameron, owner Heather Perry and Cameron Perry, all founding members of the Canine Ranch Country Club, are eager to open the facility in the fall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 9, 2014
Family buys Faith Church property

The sale guarantees the church will not be demolished for development.

  • East County
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    By
  • David Conway
  • July 9, 2014
Circle stakeholders seek special events oversight

As the date of a public hearing for a new special events ordinance draws nearer, St. Armands stakeholders are continuing their push for more favorable regulations in St. Armands Circle Park.

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  • News
Courtesy rendering WCI Communities will offer floor plans from its Grand Villa series.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 9, 2014
WCI purchases Rosedale homesites

The company acquired land from M/I Homes and Newton Developments.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo Craig Little worked as a teacher at Lakewood Ranch High from 2001 to 2005, before returning as an administrator in 2010.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 9, 2014
Superintendent recommends next Lakewood High principal

Craig Little currently serves as assistant principal at Lakewood.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 9, 2014
County seeks best practices

Manatee County Animal Services prepares for investigation following the Napier's raid.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 9, 2014
Manatee property values on the rise

East County property values have increased 12.14%, excluding new construction, compared with 2013.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy rendering The estimated $22 million bridge will connect Fort Hamer and Upper Manatee River roads.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 9, 2014
Fort Hamer Bridge satisfies NEPA permit requirements

With permits issued, Manatee County soon can begin designing the Fort Hamer Bridge project.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 9, 2014
Students make history in national championship

Nolan Middle School students set a National TSA Conference record with 10 trophies and 10 Top-10 finishes.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo Connor Rice, Stephen Markowski and Hayden Coakley all play for the Monsters Lacrosse Academy's U11 team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 9, 2014
National spotlight

Nineteen Monsters Lacrosse Academy players were selected for LB3 National Teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Parke Phillips
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2014
Sidelines

Florida Burn Pennant 16U players earn honors; Chargers to hold supplemental tryout; Ranch grapplers compete in duals; BRLL wins sectional tournament

  • East County
  • Sports
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