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Throughout the Bay Island neighborhood, construction on new homes serves as evidence of the increased residential sales in the area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 24, 2015
Real estate market strengthens in Bay Island

The north Siesta Key neighborhood has rebounded strongly from the recession, and the area is dotted with home sales and construction

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A home in Harbor Acres tops this week's Real Estate sales.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 24, 2015
Harbor Acres home sells for $4.1 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between September 7 and September 11.

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City Parking Manager Mark Lyons said sustainability is a top priority for his department.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 24, 2015
Special event garage parking to come at a price

Searching for ways to reduce a $500,000 deficit in the parking fund, the city will begin to charge residents to park at downtown garages during special events.

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  • News
The "vacant, former children's museum," or G Wiz, which is likely to be removed from the list of 14 remaining parcels since it is shuttered.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 24, 2015
How much city money does county want: $51,000 or $1 million?

City officials fear the assessments on city-owned properties could lead to annual property taxes.

  • Sarasota
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Jorde the Artist and Sofrito Mama's owner Alicia Bolden.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 24, 2015
Need for speed painting

Jorde the Artist decided that the perfect place to paint was surrounded by people and music at the Sept. 18 Friday Fest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 24, 2015
Residents respond to paid parking proposal

Searching for ways to reduce a $500,000 deficit in the parking fund, the city of Sarasota will begin to charge residents to park at downtown garages during special events.

  • Sarasota
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Big Pass, the proposed site of three borrow areas for sand to replenish Lido Key beaches under an Army Corps plan.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 24, 2015
Third party questions Army Corps’ Big Pass plan

An independent review of the plan to dredge Big Pass found no shortage of problems with the Army Corps’ project design or research used to justify it.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.24.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 23, 2015
Like a B.O.S.S.: the Boys of Soul Studios hip-hop class

Soul Studios offers a hip-hop class exclusively for boys.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 23, 2015
Sarasota Christian edges Cardinal Mooney

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team beat Cardinal Mooney 3-0 Sept. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Big Pass, seen here, would be the site of three total borrow areas from which to dredge sand, according to a proposed Army Corps project.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 22, 2015
Consultant bashes plans to dredge Big Pass

The draft calls for more information, alternative models and, in other circumstances, alternative borrowing sites for sand.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2015
Sarasota Just the Stats: 09.24.15

Sarasota Just the Stats: 09.24.15

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota's varsity front row players, specifically hitters and blockers, use the Vert Coach technology during practice and in the weight room.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2015
Technical Advantage

Sarasota High's Chad Sutton records his players' every jump in his Vert Coach data center. His players can see they're improving.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Riverview High volleyball team is now 10-1 on the season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2015
Riverview wins three straight

The Riverview High volleyball team defeated Sarasota, Tampa Alonso and Lakewood Ranch in its last three matches.

  • Sarasota
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Bryan Gagg
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 4

Four area teams opened their district seasons with losses this past week.

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