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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Terri Envey submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Key Public Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Weather: East County

Vincent Veneruso submitted this photo of sun rays shining through the trees in his backyard at sunrise.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 26, 2014
Home in Riva Trace sells for $722,400

A home in Riva Trace tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 26, 2014
Preserving the art of pickling

Lisa Fulk has a jarring profession -- she's a master canner. And, she'll show you the safe way to do it.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 26, 2014
Jake Brady: Set in Concrete

Jake Brady never considered himself an artist until everyone else started labeling him one. Now, he's content signing his work.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 26, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 26, 2014
Spotlight: Kevin Short champions Sarasota Opera's casting process

Kevin Short calls Sarasota Opera his home opera because it's where he first got his start in winter 1991, prior to his Metropolitan Opera debut later that year.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • February 26, 2014
And the winners are ...

Read film critic Pam Nadon's picks for the Oscars, which airs March 2.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alexis Orgera
  • February 26, 2014
Book Review: 'Andrew's Brain' by E.L. Doctorow

Read Alexis Orgera's review of "Andrew's Brain" by E.L. Doctorow.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • February 26, 2014
Three Things: Beauties of Bird Key

It's hard to believe that 30 years ago Bird Key was considered a bastion of genteel Midwestern retirement. Now, it's transformed itself into a glamorous island of multimillion-dollar mansions and one of the best addresses in Florida.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

A weekend of surprises; tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 26, 2014
Hot Flash: Sarasota designer creates custom gowns for Sarasota Exotic Car Fest's Gatsby-themed weekend

Custom designs created by local designer Alice Bee were a big part of the Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Gatsby-themed weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • February 26, 2014
Just Married: Michael Wallace and Ashley McCormick

Michael Wallace and Ashley McCormick were married on Nov. 9, at Charles Ringling Mansion.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Real Estate Reports

Lakewood Ranch developer expands to Naples; University Park Opens New Model

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Premier Sotheby�s names Loeffler top 2013 agent

Cheryl Loeffler achieved $36.9 million in closed sales for 2013, including $23.05 million in sales on Longboat Key.

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