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Unit 1005 at The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, one half-bath and 2,295 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.15 million. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 14, 2013
Stillwater on the Bay home sells for $2.3 million

A home on Stillwater on the Bay tops all transactions in this week's real estate. David Lazeski and Brian Johnson, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 1630 Bay Harbor Lane to Mary Gantz, trustee, of Sarasota, for $2.3 million

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Stella McDaniel submitted this photo of a sunset at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2013
Weather Photo: BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Stella McDaniel submitted this photo of a sunset at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Karen and Michael Gardiner. Photo by Eddie Kirsch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2013
Patron Saints: Karen and Michael Gardiner

Sarasota is arguably the cultural capital of Florida. The arts thrive here, and it's because of one group of people - the supporters.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 13, 2013
Sarasota Film Festival announces 2013 lineup

More than 200 films come to Sarasota as part of the 15 season of Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Aiden Berry, 16 months, loved tossing balls in Pinocchio’s Land.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Philippi Estate Park Children's Day

Children enjoyed a day of games and fun Wednesday, March 13 at Philippi Estate Park for Children's Day at the farmers market. Jane Kirschner - Tuccillo handed out 7,000 flyers to 9 schools around the community encouraging families to bring their children. Pine View students did face painting for children and The Garbage Men performed. Children played Hungarian games in Krisztina Ihaszy's Pinocchio's Land.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City of Sarasota and Longboat election results
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 13, 2013
March 13: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: City of Sarasota and Longboat election results; Longboat Key intends to freeze police pension; Sarasota County seeks input on Sarasota 2050; Local firefighter finalist in weight-loss contest; Patron Saints: Karen and Michael Gardiner

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Laurie Olinder. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 13, 2013
New York artists to give presentation March 14

Artists Bill Morrison and Laurie Olinder are visiting as part of Hermitage Artist Retreat and will give a presentation in conjunction with Art of Our Time at Historic Asolo Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
East Manatee Rescue fireman Joe Griffith's before and after photos.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2013
Local firefighter finalist in weight-loss contest

Lakewood Ranch Business owner and East Manatee Rescue fireman Joe Griffith has dropped 50 pounds in 90 days.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Renderings of the Villages of Lakewood Ranch South, a proposed development under Sarasota 2050.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 13, 2013
Sarasota County seeks input on Sarasota 2050

County officials will collect public comments on potential changes to the long-range planning component of the Comprehensive Plan at two open houses this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ron Mulchey and Jack Wilson. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Google leads to hangout at Mar Vista

A recent reunion at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub was 75 years in the making.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Simondses make new Outback friend

Longboat Key residents Warren and Kathleen Simonds just returned from a land down under.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Lynches offers spirited end to St. Patrick's Day

Lynches Pub & Grub will kick off St. Patrick's Day celebrations Friday, March 15, on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Cronin keeps a self-made owner's manual detailing every part he installed in his refurbished 1940 Pontiac. Katie Hendrick.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Michael Cronin shares the story of his saffron-colored ride

Every day's a sunny one for Michael Cronin, who drives a rubber duck-colored 1940 Pontiac. (For car aficionados, that's 77 Corvette Yellow.)

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jared Grose, tournament director, with Jim Bakle, Tom Churchill and Alan Thompson, tournament organizer. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
Longboat Key doubles team reaches the finals in national tourney

Longboat Key residents Jim Bakle and Tom Churchill were doubles finalists in the Men's 80s Division Super Senior Grand Prix National Category 11 tennis tournament held Wednesday, Jan. 30 through Tuesday, Feb. 5, at University Park Country Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2013
McNeal students launch toward success

Students from McNeal Elementary School took home bragging rights during a county-wide Technology Student Association catapult competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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