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This home at 1930 Datura St. has four bedrooms, three baths, one half-bath, a pool and 3,064 square feet of living area. It sold for $910,000. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 18, 2013
Home in Siesta Beach sells for $1,200,100

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Freeman and Jane Epes, of Sarasota, sold their home at 4801 Higel Ave. to Richard Rothmund and Dianne Bambeck, of Cincinnati, for $1,200,100.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 18, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

The NewGate School third-grader Koy Jacobsen's work was selected as part of the SRQ Student Artwork Contest to be displayed at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 18, 2013
Student Spotlight: Lauren Henry

Sarasota Christian School senior Lauren Henry is a little more than a month away from graduation, but she has already exceeded the school's community service requirement.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Yaryna Klimchak
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 18, 2013
Your Neighbor: Amy Ernst

Casey Key resident Amy Ernst didn't consider herself an artist until after her father's death in 1984. But she says her father recognized her talent when she was a toddler getting into his paints.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of a sunrise on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2013
Weather Photo: WALKING ON SUNSHINE

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of a sunrise on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ron and Bonnie Lucchino
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade End of Season Party

Promenade residents enjoyed a Mardi Gras-themed end of season party Wednesday, April 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brian Mankowski and Julie Pepi
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Marine Wine Tasting

Mote Marine Laboratory hosted a wine tasting fundraiser Wednesday, April 17, at Harry's Continental Kitchen.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview’s Taylor Johnson, 26, tags out East Lake’s Aliyah Andrews, 11.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview v.Tarpon Springs softball

The Riverview Rams were defeated by Tarpon Springs East Lake Eagles 7-4 Tuesday, April 16, at Miss Sarasota Softball Complex. The Lady Rams' season came to close finishing with a record of 17-8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Florida Highway Patrol website shows an inside lane is blocked, but no other infformation is available at this time.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 17, 2013
I-75 accidents snarling traffic

Multiple accidents on Interstate 75 are causing delays.

  • East County
  • News
The estate at 6301 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $5.7 million. Courtesy Judy Kepecz-Hays.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 17, 2013
Longboat Key homes sell for $5.7 million, $3.5 million

Both Gulfside properties are located on the Manatee County portion of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
An East County Waffle House was robbed early this morning - learn more in today's daily headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 17, 2013
April 17: Daily Headlines Video

April 17: Daily Headlines Video

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Riverview High School Seniors Alexis Romine, Elexis Ousley, Jayson Torreno, Maiyah Newsome and Jacquelynn Cavendar
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : 15th Annual Most Improved Student Award Luncheon Celebration

Educators and community members recognized students at the 15th Annual Most Improved Student Award Celebration Luncheon Wednesday, April 17 at Michaels On East. Juniors and seniors received award and medals and seniors received a $1,000 scholarship. Students who received the awards are role models, service oriented, are going to college and have financial needs. 'We look for students who made a change in their lives and as they go into the future,' said Support Specialist for Sarasota County Schools Peni Riedinger.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Erin McLeod said anything posted on social media can reflect your personal brand.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Executive Briefing

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members learned how to build their personal brand at the alliance's April Executive Briefing delivered by Erin McLeod of Senior Friendship centers, Inc. McLeod, who gave the briefing April 17 in the Keiser University auditorium, spoke about small things often forgotten in building a brand.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 17, 2013
Patron Saints: Warren J. and Margot Coville

Warren J. and Margot Coville are known for their generosity throughout Sarasota. But it all started 13 years ago when they started contributing to FSU/Asolo Conservatory as board members and student sponsors.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 17, 2013
BRHS Drill Team takes state honors

Cadets in Braden River High School's JROTC program took top honors April 6, at the Florida State Drill Championship at George Jenkins High School in Lakeland.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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