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A condominium in 1350 Main Residential tops all real-estate transactions this week.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 17, 2011
1350 Main Residential condo sells for $828,100

A condominium in 1350 Main Residential tops all real-estate transactions this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Ellen Michelson submitted this sunset photo, taken at Sandy Cove, on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Golden Glow

Ellen Michelson submitted this sunset photo, taken at Sandy Cove, on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Aman Bassin, Alan Mashraghi, Chris Ng, Brooke Organ and Steve Papuchis made sure to check out the silent auction items.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2011
GALLERY: LECOM student fundraiser

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine's International Medicine Society on March 15 hosted a special dinner, silent auction and guest speaker fundraiser to support medical students who provide medical services and educational programs in under-served and disaster-stricken countries.

  • East County
  • Schools
Poolside toe-dippers
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 17, 2011
GALLERY: Sand Cay St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Anytime is a great time to have a poolside party - especially St. Patrick's Day. At Sand Cay, a bountiful buffet held assortment of finger foods plus chocolate cupcakes with green icing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom Malloy and George Hardy
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 17, 2011
GALLERY: islands West St. Patrick's Day

Residents of Islands West observed St. Patrick's Day with an informal sing-a-long held in the lobby. George Hardy and his wife, Sally, organized the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lacey Sigmon, Datev Gallagher and Brigitte Gallagher
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 16, 2011
Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor and Kick-Off Party

Sarasota Film Festival Sponsor and Kick-Off Party

  • Black Tie
Denise Williams, Chairwoman Susan Wilcox and Tramm Hudson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 16, 2011
Couture in the Courtyard VIP Kick-Off Party

Couture in the Courtyard VIP Kick-Off Party

  • Black Tie
Herman Kruegle and Marty Rosensweet
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 16, 2011
GALLERY: Whitney Beach Conservancy Picnic

The weather was sunny and warm at the annual Whitney Beach Conservancy picnic March 16.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill Nack
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • March 16, 2011
Local writer has a knack for horseracing stories

Bill Nack, author of "Secretariat," was guest speaker at the March 16 meeting of the Episcopal Church Women of All Angels By the Sea Episcopal Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Montana Ross and the lucky man, Irwin Taplinger
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 16, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Joie d'amour; 90 is the new 80 ...; But 90 is no big deal; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

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Justin Timberlake
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 16, 2011
Scene & Heard

JT debuts new tequila in Sarasota; Teen journalist reports for Disney; Rhoads' gospels bring down the house; and Sarasota Ballet gets a leg-up in Washington.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 16, 2011
Scene & Heard

Scene & Heard

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The number of property sales in Sarasota jumped 24% from January to February.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 16, 2011
Home inventory drops to six-year low

Realtors see the development as a sign that property values may soon rebound.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 16, 2011
Potential Colony investors revealed

After extending the deadline for renovation proposals because of interest, 14 parties are in the running to renovate the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2011
Mayor Spoll receives standing ovation

At a special meeting held Tuesday, March 15 to approve Comprehensive Plan changes for the Department of Community Affairs' review, Mayor George Spoll received a standing ovation from an audience of approximately 75 people.

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