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Unit 1201 at 990 Blvd. of the Arts has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,100 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.75 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 8, 2013
Beau Ciel condo sells for $1.75 million

A condominium in Beau Ciel tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Colleen Fallon submitted this photo of fishermen at sunset on Siesta Point.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2013
Weather Photo: Sarasota 08/08/13

Colleen Fallon submitted this photo of fishermen at sunset on Siesta Point.

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  • Neighbors
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  • By Kathryn Parks
  • August 7, 2013
'Live, Laugh & Love' at the Venice Theatre Summer Cabaret Festival

'Live, Laugh & Love' at the Venice Theatre Summer Cabaret Festival

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks
  • August 7, 2013
'Live, Laugh & Love' at the Venice Theatre Summer Cabaret Festival

'Live, Laugh & Love' at the Venice Theatre Summer Cabaret Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Partners in crime: Susan Phillips and Phyllis Black were 'arrested' Wednesday, Aug.7 for MDA's Lock-Up. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 7, 2013
Jailbirds for MDA Lock-Up

Susan Phillips, assistant to town manager, was 'arrested' on Wednesday, Aug. 7 to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mosquitos endanger more human lives then any other animal on the planet. Learn more in today's headlines.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
Aug. 7: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Fort Hamer Bridge meeting takes place tonight; S'macks Burgers & Shakes now open; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Fast N Fresh; ourObserver.com: Mosquito management

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Soul Crooners" was the talk of the town at last week's National Black Theatre Festival. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 7, 2013
Scene and Heard: WBTT sells out national performance

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe just returned home from performing four sold-out productions of "Soul Crooners" at the National Black Theatre Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
This home at 8203 Regents Court has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,483 square feet of living area. It sold for $709,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 7, 2013
Regents Park home sells for $709,000

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between July 22 and July 26.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sea turtles can become confused after hatching and wander toward dangerous situations.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 7, 2013
Police officer saves sea turtles

Sarasota Police Officer Derek Conley helped rescue nearly 100 hatchlings headed for the Lido Beach Resort Saturday, Aug. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch Chargers U13 boys team went undefeated in the group stage of the NPL Champions Cup.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 7, 2013
Chargers reach semis of Champions Cup

The Lakewood Ranch Chargers U13 boys soccer team advanced to the semifinals of the NPL Champions Cup July 18-22 in Aurora, Colo.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joanne Torlucci submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
Weather photo: Longboat Key

Joanne Torlucci submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
Our Town: Couple celebrates 50 golden years

James and Barry Walsh, of Longboat Key, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary July 13, at St. Martha's Catholic Church in Sarasota

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
David Novak rides his bicycle nightly to the Bay Isles ponds to check on the swan family.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 7, 2013
Swan keeper seeks family-planning support

Overpopulation is a real threat for the Bay Isles swan family. Caretaker David Novak hopes to curb the problem with a five-to-eight-year plan.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 7, 2013
Recommended budget is incomplete

Town staff produced a budget last week, but without pension cost numbers being produced at an Aug. 14 special meeting, the budget has numbers that need to be added in later.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtesy rendering of the Fort Hamer Bridge
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 7, 2013
Fort Hamer Bridge meeting takes place tonight

Manatee County will host a public meeting on the proposed Fort Hamer Bridge project from 4 to 6:30 p.m. tonight, at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
  • News
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