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Homes are averaging seven to nine days on the market before going to contract, according to local sales figures.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 7, 2022
Manatee, Sarasota real estate sellers keep smiling as prices keep climbing

Region's median sales price for homes is third in Florida, behind Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Naples.

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  • Real Estate
During the Myakka River Christmas Bird Count, staff and visitors covered 152 miles in 78 hours, with a resulting record of 125 bird species. (Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • January 7, 2022
Myakka counts record bird species

Christmas bird count delivers encouraging news.

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  • Neighbors
Bobby Jones Golf Club closed to golfers in 2020, shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 7, 2022
Advisory panel supports Bobby Jones redevelopment plans

City commissioners plan special meeting Monday to consider components of plan to build new golf course, set aside land for nature park.

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James P. Wallace III updates the Siesta Key Association on lawsuits during Thursday's meeting.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • January 7, 2022
After incorporation bill fails, Siesta Key speaks up through lawsuits

Incorporation of Siesta Key has been tabled for the next two years, but residents will continue to make their voices heard through lawsuits.

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A unit in 624 Palm Ave. was the top seller in the city of Sarasota. Built in 2018, it has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 3,784 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 6, 2022
Bay Island Shores home sells for $5 million

At $5 million, a home in Bay Island Shores tops all transactions this week in the Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch area.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 6, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: January 6

Judy Cline captured this tree frog hiding out on a rose in Sunnyside Retirement Village in Sarasota.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • January 6, 2022
Cops Corner: Dialing for dollars

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Save Siesta Key board of directors member Harry Anand speaking to county legislators about incorporation Tuesday night.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • January 5, 2022
Siesta Key incorporation stalled after bill fails to secure majority vote

County legislators voted against Siesta Key incorporation bill in 3-3 tie, killing the bill and citing budget concerns.

  • Siesta Key
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The Coon Key Bridge just east of St. Armands Circle, which was third on the city’s list in 2021, fell to sixth this year.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 5, 2022
Roundabouts again top Sarasota's roads wish list

Brody pushes for reordered list featuring Legacy Trail additions.

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Sarasota Crew junior Eva Harris finished second in the Women's 1x Final A (8:10.66) in the Youth (U19) division at the 2021 USRowing Youth National Championships. The event is returning to Benderson Park in 2022.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 5, 2022
Prose and Kohn: What our columnist can't wait to see in Sarasota sports in 2022

There could be a lot more success on the way for area athletes and teams.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 4, 2022
City advances plan to add 30 docks to Sarasota Yacht Club

Three existing dock structures will be rebuilt and a fourth added.

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Boats will land at Historic Spanish Point's Packing House dock, where a restored vessel is often moored. File photo
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • January 4, 2022
New Selby Gardens boat tours are selling out fast

Selby offers boat tours from its downtown campus to Historic Spanish Point and back.

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Garrett works at the barber shop when not in school.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 4, 2022
Sarasota High School student cuts hair after hours

Seventeen-year-old Landon Garrett works as a licensed barber outside of school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A pair of yard signs in support of Siesta Key incorporation.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • January 3, 2022
Local delegation to decide fate of Siesta Key incorporation

Sarasota County legislatures will vote on Siesta Key incorporation at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

  • Siesta Key
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Police received a report of a shooting in the 1400 block of Main Street around 2 a.m. Saturday.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 3, 2022
Woman charged with murder in New Year's Main Street shooting

37-year-old held on $1.1 million bond.

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