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4011 Shell Road. Photo courtesy of Premier Sotheby's
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • May 29, 2013
3 things: Great Enough for Gatsby

Jay Gatsby would feel right at home in Sarasota. With our wealthy newcomers and lavish social life, it's the perfect place for a glamorous multimillionaire with a mysterious past.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Photo by Stephanie Hannum
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • May 29, 2013
Social Studies: Dawn Epstein

One of the Y Angels and equally as dedicated to Children First and The V Foundation, Dawn Epstein makes a difference in the Sarasota community -- in a quiet, but impactful way.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 28, 2013
Sales-tax may yield new health-care model

In part II of our preview of a June 18 referendum on the half-cent sales tax increase in Manatee County, the East County Observer examines how new revenue would impact care in the community.

  • East County
  • News
President of the Sarasota County Veterans Commission Andy Hooker calls veteran Rick Rogala up to accept his award for service.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : A Tribute to Veterans

The Jewish Family and Children Services and the All Faiths Food Bank honored veterans Tuesday, May 28 at Michaels on East at A Tribute to Veterans luncheon. Veterans Earl E. Jacobson, Daniel F. Kennedy, Rick Rogala, John W. Saputo, Troy C. Scott and Steve Wilberding were honored with awards for their dedication to veterans and the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Construction of the 6,900-square-foot, stand-alone building began in December, and crews are in the process of wrapping up construction.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 28, 2013
New P.F. Chang's construction wrapping up

The restaurant is expected to open June 17.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mar Vista application to go back to planning board
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 28, 2013
May 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Mar Vista application to go back to planning board; Street teams program marks one year; 2013 FCAT scores released; PHOTO GALLERY: Tribute to Heroes Parade

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Harney who once served on the USS Princeton thanks veteran Dennis Hauck for his service to the country. Hauck was on the Destroyer in Key West when Fidel Castro took over in Cuba.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Memorial Day Parade

Hundreds of people lined the Main Street Monday, May 27 to watch the Memorial Day Parade and pay tribute to American heroes. JROTC from local high schools, community organizations and veterans marched in the parade as onlookers waved flags and showed their patriotic spirit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Students listen to the commencement speech.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Graduation

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School seniors celebrated high school graduation Friday, May 24, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Seniors wore graduation caps and gowns and received their diplomas, as well as shows of support from family and friends.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ethan Heinz and Evan Lemole sail into the squadron finishing off the race.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Sailing Squadron Race Around Lido

Families got together at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron for the 21st Annual Race Around Lido Monday, May 27 to raise funds for Luffing Lassies, a women's sailing group, and to enjoy the Memorial Day Holiday. Approximately 80 people took their sailboats and calculated how much time it would take for them to get from the North beach to the sailing squadron. The team with the closest estimate won the race.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 28, 2013
Booker shutout in spring action

The Booker High football team fell to Palmetto 21-0 in its spring game May 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 28, 2013
Turnovers prove costly for Sailors

The Sarasota High football team committed five first-half turnovers, which proved to be too much to overcome, as the visiting Sailors fell to St. Petersburg 56-21 in their spring game May 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 28, 2013
Rams hold off Seminoles

The Riverview High football team held off Southeast's second-half surge to edge past the Seminoles 42-35 in its spring game May 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Karel Beck, Barb Sanandres and Cindy Wolfendale
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Memorial Day

Red, white and blue outfits were par at Bird Key Yacht Club on May 27 at Bird Key Yacht Club. Members donned their best stars and stripes and enjoyed a favorite American pastime perfect for memorial day: enjoying barbecue with friends.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The application would add meeting space to the Jordan House, which was built around 1915.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 28, 2013
Mar Vista application to go back to planning board

Many Village residents who live within 500 feet of the site weren't properly notified about the application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The City of Sarasota is providing an $80,000 grant toward operating the program
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 28, 2013
Street teams program marks one year

The program has helped 63 homeless people find housing and employment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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