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7706 Westmoreland Drive. Photos courtesy of Premier Sotheby's.
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  • Robert Plunket
  • August 21, 2013
Three Things: Timeless Treasures

Older homes can be a challenge. They often need extra effort to bring them into the present while still preserving their unique charm - not so with these three vintage beauties.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Andrea Arnold and Courtney Green
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • August 20, 2013
Women's Leadership Council Luncheon featuring Sally Schule

Women's Leadership Council Luncheon featuring Sally Schule

  • Black Tie
The Sarasota County School Board met Tuesday for its first monthly work session and board meeting of the 2013-2014 school year.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 20, 2013
School Board: Renovations way under budget

The Sarasota County School Board kicked off the new school year with some good news - all facility renovation projects are on time and under budget.

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Artist Van Jazmin works on an illustration as a part of SCOPE's High Tech, High Touch workshop. The artwork wasn't limited to the professionals, as participants earlier sketched their visions for a better community.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 20, 2013
SCOPE seeks vision for ideal community

At its 'High Tech, High Touch' workshop Tuesday morning, SCOPE asked participants to share their thoughts on how to better shape Sarasota.

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Rainfall in Sarasota-Bradenton has remained sporadic this summer.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 20, 2013
Rainfall remains sporadic in Sarasota-Bradenton

After receiving more than 10 inches of rain in July, the region is on track for a lighter amount in August.

  • Sarasota
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The meeting will be held at Manatee County's administrative building.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • August 20, 2013
Commission holds workshop on 44th Avenue

At a workshop today, the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will be briefed on the status of the 44th Avenue East extension project. Â

  • East County
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Traffic related activity, including accidents, stand at 703 calls so far for 2013, down by 30 calls, for a 4% decrease.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 20, 2013
Longboat Key burglaries decrease 62.5%

The Longboat Key Police Department responded to 3,076 calls in the first half of 2013, for a 1.1% decrease in calls when compared to the first half of 2012.

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Gabbert Investments Group LLC purchased 330 acres on Fruitville Road for $1.8 million this month.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2013
Group buys 330 acres east of I-75

As Sarasota County prepares to alter development regulations, land in East County continues to change hands.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Publix surveillance camera has snapped pictures of a man Sarasota County deputies say made fraudulent withdrawls from ATMs.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 20, 2013
Suspect sought in fraudulent withdrawals

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office detectives say an unidentified man got cash from Publix ATMs with a stolen debit card.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 20, 2013
Fleet Feet Sarasota offers new training program

Fleet Feet Sarasota will begin holding a No Boundaries training program for those interested in joining a fitness program with the goal of completing a 5K or five-mile race.

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  • Sports
Lift Station 87 and a shelter for the homeless were the main topics of discussion during today's City Commission meeting at City Hall.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 19, 2013
City Commission approves new lift station engineering firm

After signing off on new engineering work at Lift Station 87, the commission talked homelessness - which led to some sniping between two commissioners.

  • Sarasota
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Allanna Smith is a fourth grade student at Phillippi Shores Elementary.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2013
VIDEO: Students return for first day of classes

Students return to school after summer vacation to new classrooms, new teachers and, for some, new schools.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Students return to school after summer vacation to new classrooms, new teachers and, for some, new schools.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2013
Aug. 19: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: School Board goes back to class; PHOTO GALLERY: Mack Reid Retirement Celebration; PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Watch Scallop Search

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The School Board will discuss facility improvements, student meals and an increase in traffic citation fines at Tuesday's meeting.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 19, 2013
School Board goes back to class

The Sarasota County School Board will meet tomorrow for the first monthly work session and board meeting of the 2013-2014 school year.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Gullett Elementary kindergarten student Bradley Brewer, 5, was eager to get to his new classroom.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Back to School

The Manatee County School District welcomed students back to class today.

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