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Sarasota

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2014
Realtor groups consider merger

The Realtor associations for Manatee and Sarasota counties will vote Sept. 16 on merging their organizations.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 29, 2014
Resourceful dwelling on display at State of the Arts Gallery

The prototype of a patent-pending multi-use portable dwelling is on display at State of the Arts Gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
Chris Sancin, featured speaker John Nicolosi and Joan Campo-Liga
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Boutique Salon Series Luncheon

Designing Women Boutique Ambassador's Guild held a luncheon in its Salon Series Thursday, Aug. 28, at Designing Women Boutique.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The unit is located in the Gulf-front Beach Residences on Lido Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 28, 2014
Lido condo sells for $3.7 million list price

Unit 1102 at the Ritz-Carlton-managed Beach Residences sold Tuesday for $3.7 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
“People from all over the country can support you, your pet and the shelter at the same time," says HSSC Executive Director Kristi Dorman.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 28, 2014
Humane Society searches for pet models

The Humane Society of Sarasota County will be accepting entries for its 3rd annual 'The Real HousePets of Sarasota County' Pet Calendar and Photo Contest. The winner will be featured on the cover of the 2015 calendar and each of the top 12 finalists will be showcased as a pet of the month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charles, Sol and Frank Carson. Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2014
Golden oldie

Sarasota resident Sol Carson celebrated his 100th birthday Aug. 15, at the Jewish Family and Children's Services of Sarasota Inc. The birthday party included cake, singing and family. Carson, a South Philadelphia native, lives in Sarasota with his son, Charles.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2014
Cool kids

The St. Boniface Youth Group held an ice cream social for families Sunday, Aug. 17, in Siesta Key Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2014
Picture pur-fect?

Calling all four-legged models! The Humane Society of Sarasota County will be accepting entries for its 3rd annual 'The Real HousePets of Sarasota County' Pet Calendar and Photo Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
This home at 2704 Bay Shore Road has three bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath and 3,900 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.51 million. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 28, 2014
Home in Bay Haven sells for $1.51 million

A home in Bay Haven tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Richard Chen submitted this photo of a rainbow, taken in Palmer Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Richard Chen submitted this photo of a rainbow, taken in Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2014
Our View

The duct tape rule

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Werner Hartenberger
  • August 28, 2014
My View

No link between Hayek, Obama

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Mote expansion seems less research based

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Masi
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 28, 2014
Your Neighbor | Mary Masi

Mary Masi teaches laughter yoga at the Sarasota Mindfulness Institute.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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