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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 9, 2014
Bieber takes center stage in April Fools'

The pop star is not purchasing the $22 million Ohana estate - but our April 1 story attracted attention from quite a few Beliebers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
1143 Casey Key Road is priced at $9.45 million. Photos by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • April 9, 2014
Home of the Month: Top of the Line

Classic cars and classic architecture blend perfectly in this Casey Key showplace.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Charlotte Craver and Doris Berkey
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 8, 2014
Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon

Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon

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Katie Norvell has volunteered at Cat Depot since the grand opening of its current facility in 2010. She says she enjoys the organization's mission and high-energy atmosphere.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 8, 2014
The Good News: Katie Norvell

Cat Depot volunteers find rewards in the organization's mission to save lives and provide shelter for homeless cats.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy Sarasota County Emergency Management
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 8, 2014
Storms on the way

A line of storms following a passing cold front will bring heavy rain to the area Tuesday.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 8, 2014
Commission to consider graffiti ordinance

Sarasota County commissioners Wednesday will hold a public hearing to consider adding graffiti to the county's property standards ordinance.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Scott Anderson, Judy Zuckerberg and George Kole
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 7, 2014
Starry Night Dinner 4, highlighting the production of 'Hero'

Starry Night Dinner 4, highlighting the production of 'Hero'

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Elizabeth Beilman, Gerri Aaron and Chery Losey
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 7, 2014
Sunset in a Garden Paradise

Sunset in a Garden Paradise

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    By
  • David Conway
  • April 7, 2014
City Commission considers budget cap amendment

At a meeting today, Sarasota city commissioners debated a potential charter amendment that could place a 3% limit on annual general fund increases.

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Christopher Hatton, a vice president with Kimley-Horn and Associates, outlines an updated traffic study conducted to measure the impact of Vue Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 7, 2014
City expects to approve Vue traffic study

Residents are still worried about the traffic surrounding a forthcoming bayfront development, but city staff is prepared to allow the project to move forward.

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  • News
Members of the public are invited to meet local authors at five of Sarasota County's libraries.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 7, 2014
Sarasota libraries celebrate local authors for National Library Week

Members of the public are invited to meet local authors at five Sarasota County Libraries during National Library Week. The events take place from Friday, April 11 to Friday, April 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 7, 2014
New shelter site unavailable

The new site option for a downtown homeless shelter at 1502 and 1562 Lime Ave., selected last week in a joint city-county commission meeting, is not for sale, according to the site's buyer.

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  • News
The winning team, Ten Oaks Polo, poses with Matt and Lisa Walsh of the Observer Media Group.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Observer Cup

The Sarasota Polo Club hosted the Observer Cup Sunday, April 6. Ten Oaks Polo defeated Siaana Polo in the match, which the Observer Media Group hosted.

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Sue Ashby and Rhonda Browning
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 5, 2014
ABWA Spring Bling Runway Party

ABWA Spring Bling Runway Party

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Lisa Bechtold and Brittany Lamont
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 5, 2014
Sailors & Sandals II

Sailors & Sandals II

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