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This home at 1220 Sharswood Lane has four bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,947 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.25 million. Yaryna Klimchak
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 3, 2013
Four-bedroom home in Spice Bay sells for $2.25 million

A home in Spice Bay tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Perrone Construction Inc. sold the home at 1220 Sharswood Lane to Scott and Debra Losch, of Sarasota, for $2.25 million.

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Richard Chen submitted this photo, taken recently on a foggy, wet morning in Village Walk on Palmer Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2013
Weather Photo: Sarasota 07/03/13

Richard Chen submitted this photo, taken recently on a foggy, wet morning in Village Walk on Palmer Ranch.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office conducts 23 vessel inspections from June 28, through June 30.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2013
July 2: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sheriff's Office targets boaters; Longboat Key puts stop to trolley service funding; The Ringling Museum of Art adds playspace to its grounds; State approves Manatee's financial recovery plan; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Harry's Continental Kitchens

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Scott Stottlemyer helped Josh Compton on the fishing trip. Compton caught eight fish including trout and ladyfish.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The Friendliest Catch Outing for the Physically and Mentally Challenged

Excited children and adults fished Tuesday, July 2, at The Friendliest Catch Outing put on by Suncoast Charities for Children to benefit the charities and as part of the 29th annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival. Community members took children out for a morning of fishing followed by an award ceremony with food from Chick-fil-A and Sam's Club.

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Chef Harry Christensen, owner of Harry’s Continental Kitchens, has been in the food-service business on Longboat Key since 1979.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Harry's Continental Kitchens

This week we went in the kitchen with owner and chef Harry Christensen of Harry's Continental Kitchens. Learn to make his recipe for steak Harwood!

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Marine deputies issued seven warnings and three boating citations during the national boarting under the influence awareness campaign.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 2, 2013
Sheriff's Office targets boaters

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office conducts 23 vessel inspections from June 28, through June 30.

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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 2, 2013
Chris-Craft focuses on high-end boat niche

Chris-Craft, the company that made boats for John F. Kennedy and Elvis Presley, has slowly sailed back to pre-downturn levels. One key lesson: Get expenses under control.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • July 2, 2013
Chris-Craft focuses on high-end boat niche

Chris-Craft focuses on high-end boat niche

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 2, 2013
Destination: East County

Eastern Manatee County may not have beaches or famous museums, but it has plenty of local flavor, winding rivers and parks in which to relax with your family. Consider these options for spending your summer days and nights:

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Sarasota Police did not report any injuries to the four adults on board the 15-foot vessel.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2013
July 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police arrest armed robbery suspect; Boat capsizes in Sarasota Bay; PHOTO GALLERY: Culverhouse Nature Park Opening; PHOTO GALLERY: Shrimp and Lobster Festival; AAA designates Michael's On East as a premier restaurant

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Bolstering claims of economic recovery, Sarasota County preliminary taxable values exceeded early estimates for the 2014 fiscal year.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 1, 2013
Sarasota taxable values jump 4%

The preliminary tax roll for Sarasota County in the 2014 fiscal year shows a 4.1% increase in taxable values compared with the 2013 fiscal year.

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Michael's On East co-proprietors Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 1, 2013
AAA designates Michael's On East as a premier restaurant

Michael's On East gets the only 2013 AAA Four Diamond distinction in Sarasota - its 24th consecutive Four Diamond rating.

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Sarasota Police investigate a boating accident Sunday, June 30, near the 10th Street boat ramp.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 1, 2013
Boat capsizes in Sarasota Bay

Sarasota Police did not report any injuries to the four adults on board the 15-foot vessel.

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John Coates attempted to elude capture in the Salvation Army on 10th Street and was captured by officers after escaping on foot.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 1, 2013
Police arrest armed robbery suspect

The Sarasota Police Department suspects John Coates, a 19-year-old homeless man, of two armed robberies and drug possession.

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At least 50 people attended a rally Saturday organized by former Save Our Seabirds volunteer Greg Para, who said its purpose was to show support for founder Lee Fox. Courtesy photo.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 1, 2013
City seeks bird's-eye view of Save Our Seabirds

Sarasota staffers didn't see rats or mold during an inspection of Save Our Seabirds, but former volunteers and a past employee told them when and where to look.

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