Sarasota

Adam Hughes
March 22, 2012

Crescent condo sells for $575,000

A condominium in Crescent Siesta Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Timothy Rose, Minneapolis, sold his Unit E306 condominium at 6512 Midnight Pass Road to Wensel Family Ltd. Partnership for $575,000.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
March 22, 2012

Palmer Ranch welcomes new season with SpringFest

The fun begins with 5K and 12K races followed by live music, performances, food and much more.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
March 22, 2012

Aqualane Estates home sells for $2.1 million

A home in Aqualane Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate. John Lemp, Sarasota, sold his home at 1400 Ridgewood Lane to Phyllis Dorricott, trustee, of Los Altos, Calif., for $2.1 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Rachel S. OHara
March 22, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Caroline Dailey

Out-of-Door Academy junior Caroline Dailey, 17, recently was awarded with a wildcard entry into the 2012 Women's USTA Pro Circuit Event March 25 through April 1, at The Oaks Club.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 22, 2012

JUST THE STATS

1 - The point differential in the 2012 Sarasota Slam softball championship March 17. Palm Harbor University knocked off Bellaire (Houston) 201 to capture the crown.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 22, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Yolanda Bistany took this sunset photo from a condominium in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Eddie Kirsch
March 21, 2012

March 21: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

Siesta Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
March 21, 2012

City hosts Public Works Open House

City residents are invited to an open house of its Public Works Department tomorrow night.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
March 21, 2012

City approves computer licensing agreement

The city of Sarasota agreed to a licensing deal with Microsoft that will case the city $150,000 over the next three years.

Sarasota
News

By George Rauch
March 21, 2012

Market Watch: Public debt and our investments

Investment decisions need to factor in several items, such as government debt and its economic effect.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Dean Kalahar
March 21, 2012

My View: The Afghanistan 'thank you' to the U.S.

The thanks America received for its efforts?

Longboat Key
Opinion

Pam Eubanks
March 21, 2012

Town Hall to hire clerk

Inter-District Authority board supervisors will hire a full-time records clerk, a move expected to save about $10,000 for record-management services at Town Hall.