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This home at 1545 Mallard Lane has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,317 square feet of living area. It sold for $926,200.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 12, 2013
Home in Paradise Shores sells for $926,200

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Aug. 26 and Aug. 30.

  • Sarasota
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David Frayer submitted this thunderstorm photo, taken near Siesta Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2013
Weather photo: Sarasota

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper!

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Sarasota County Fire Chief Mike Tobias and Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Col. Steve Burns place a wreath of flowers next to the 9/11 memorial plaque at the Sarasota County Police Department.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Honoring 9/11

The Sarasota Police Department, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and the Sarasota County Fire Department joined together Wednesday, Sept. 11, to remember the attacks of 9/11 and to remember the nearly 3,000 people who died that day.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 11, 2013
Our town: Holiday Inn: Thanks for the memories

Longboat Key firefighter/paramedic Tom Batchelor read the 'Closing Time' story about the 10 years since the Holiday Inn closed in last week's Longboat Observer and was reminded of fond memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Casa del Mar General Manager Mark Meador
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 11, 2013
Our town: Meador celebrates 28 years at Casa del Mar

Mark Meador showed up for his first day of work Casa del Mar Sept. 4, 1985, in the aftermath of Hurricane Elena.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
George Heitler
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 11, 2013
Our town: Plymouth Harbor resident nets 98th birthday

Plymouth Harbor resident George Heitler spent his 98th birthday at one of his favorite places: a tennis court at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sean and Mary McGrath
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 11, 2013
Our town: Anniversary is gold for couple

Sean and Mary McGrath celebrated their 50th anniversary Aug. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy junior Desmond Lindsay participated in the 2014 Power Showcase Home Run Derby.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2013
Baseball: Giving Back

The Out-of-Door Academy junior Desmond Lindsay was one of 20 players from across the country selected to participate in the 2014 Power Showcase Home Run Derby.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lauren Maxey is a senior at Out-of-Door Academy and plays on the volleyball team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2013
Athlete of the Week

Lauren Maxey is a senior at Out-of-Door Academy and plays on the volleyball team.

  • East County
  • Sports
Fore you: Community Golf Scores
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2013
Community Golf 9.11.13

Check out this week's community golf scores from Lakewood Ranch, Palm-Aire, River Club, Rosedale, Tara, University Park and Waterlefe.

  • East County
  • Sports
Even on a Thursday afternoon in the slow month of September, shoppers and diners filled up St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 11, 2013
Longboat Key businesses experience summer surge

Hotels and business owners aren't experiencing the summer slump that was once synonymous with the month of September.

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This home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,068 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.3 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 11, 2013
Country Club Village home sells for $1.3 million

Paul and Heidi Phillips, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 6804 Belmont Court to Cedar Oak LLC for $1.3 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
As part of a rebranding strategy, Goga Studios Lakewood Ranch has a new name: Vibology.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2013
Business Briefs 9.11.13

Goga Studios Lakewood Ranch shakes things up with a name change; East County photographer captures award from professional organization; and NAACP honors Neal Communities CEO

  • East County
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Michelle Benditt submitted this sunset photo, taken in the 5200 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2013
Weather photo: Longboat Key

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper!

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Jeanette Foster submitted this sunset photo, taken in Greenbrook in East County.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2013
Observer Weather: East County

Jeanette Foster submitted this sunset photo, taken in Greenbrook in East County.

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