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This home at 481 E. Royal Flamingo Drive has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, a swimming pool and 4,047 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.46 million.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 30, 2011
Bay Isles home sells for $1.65 million

The Ontario corporation of 834564 Ontario Limited sold the home at 541 Harbor Point in Bay Isles Unit 1 for $1.65 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Dr. Arthur Ancowitz
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 30, 2011
Dr. Ancowitz shares cardiology insights

A few months ago, this column featured a piece by Dr. Arthur Ancowitz, that dealt with heart attack and stroke with a focus on prevention. This month, Ancowitz answers questions on the topic.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 30, 2011
Business Observer

Sandbar, BeachHouse get wedding website recognition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Helen Sosso
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 30, 2011
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Prudential Real Estate to open new Main Street office; FL Realtors Association recognizes local agents

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Joseph Levine submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bay Isles Beach Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 30, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Lit from within

Joseph Levine submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bay Isles Beach Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • March 30, 2011
DECOR: Step into your dream kitchen on 'Simply Sarasota' tour

The home of Dr. Richard and Amy Buck is a Mediterranean revival-style home located at 1607 South Drive and is thought to be the oldest standing house in historic Cherokee Park. The Bucks purchased the home in 2005 and moved in after an 18-to-20-month renovation. Prior to being staged by designer Jason Champion for Junior League of Sarasota's Simply Sarasota Kitchen Festival, The Observer got a sneak peek at the beautiful family-friendly kitchen.

  • Arts + Culture
Says Steve Tatone: "As soon as I considered the fact that I could direct my own stuff, the next thought was, 'Well, let's make it right here in Sarasota.'"
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 30, 2011
The noisemaker

Steve Tatone turns up the volume on the Sarasota Film Fest. Meet the local, indie filmmaker with Hollywood potential.

  • Arts + Culture
Ricardo Graziano in March 2011, near the end of his first season with Sarasota Ballet.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 30, 2011
Prodigal star

Ricardo Graziano's latest turn as a wayward boy in Sarasota Ballet's 'Prodigal Son' proves the newcomer has no problem acting out on stage.

  • Arts + Culture
Juliette Binoche stars in "Certified Copy."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 30, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'Certified Copy'

"Certified Copy" is a film that is driven by conversation, it follows a couple who seems to have just met against the breathtakingly beautiful backdrop of Tuscany, in Italy.

  • Arts + Culture
Abla Lynn Hamza
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 30, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW - Sarasota Opera: The Risorgimento Concert

The Sarasota Opera's regular season may have ended, but the company was alive with the sounds of music last week when it presented a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy.

  • Arts + Culture
Alice Allen and Barbara Hamilton
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 29, 2011
The Carreno Dance Festival Luncheon

The Carreno Dance Festival Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Co-Chairs Alma Abshier and Michelle Fournet
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 29, 2011
Spring Fling honoring Betsy Bagby

Spring Fling honoring Betsy Bagby

  • Black Tie
Jill Pook and Dawn Burcham
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 29, 2011
GALLERY: Oaks Club Women's Golf Association Rally for a Cure Golf Tournament and Luncheon

The Oaks Club Women's Golf Association held its annual Rally for a Cure Golf Tournament and Luncheon today.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
About 10,000 baseball fans saw Julia Gennocro perform.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 29, 2011
BRE student sings national anthem (VIDEO)

Braden River Elementary School student Julia Gennocro sang the national anthem before the Pittsburgh Pirates spring training game March 23 at McKechnie Field.

  • East County
  • News
The mannequin sporting the dress sure could use a pair of red stilettos — size seven-and-a-half.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 29, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Best dressed

Eric Cross' "Observer" dress has found a home -- the Sarasota Observer's conference room. Visit our office at 1970 Main St. (fourth floor) to see it!

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