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Bay Island home sells for $1.8 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 20, 2015
Bay Island home sells for $1.8 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Aug. 3 and Aug. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
A group of 12 residents at Pines of Sarasota collectively celebrated their 100th or more birthdays with a tea party Friday, August 14.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 20, 2015
Faces of the centenarian club at Pines of Sarasota

Pines of Sarasota celebrate group birthday for residents reaching 100 or more years.

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  • Neighbors
Jaliyah Campbell helped her mother out during a Cooking Matters class that took the group grocery shopping.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 20, 2015
Whipping up healthy options

All Faiths Food Bank hosts Cooking Matters classes at Alta Vista Elementary School during the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A view of the shore from a parasailing ride taken by Rebecca Wild Baxter.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 20, 2015
This week in history 8.20.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.20.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Courtesy photo. Brothers Andy and Ted Wittman when Professional Plumbing & Design, Inc. first started in 1985.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2015
Professional Plumbing & Design celebrates 30 years

After 30 years in business Professional Plumbing & Design, Inc. keeps the company in the family.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Vice President of the Goodwill Foundation Veronica Brandon Miller with President and CEO for Goodwill Manasota Bob Rosinsky during the Goodwill Ambassadors Luncheon in April.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 19, 2015
Goodwill board of directors announces new member

Goodwill Manasota President and CEO Bob Rosinsky named to board of directors for Goodwill International Industries.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Lou Newman submitted this double rainbow photo over downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: August 20

Lou Newman submitted this double rainbow photo over downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 19, 2015
Redistricting could cost county $250,000

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent has asked for an additional $250,000 in the coming fiscal year to notify voters of changes to congressional and Florida Legislature districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ben & Jerry’s Manager Peter Quaresima scoops The Tonight Dough, one of the shop’s most popular flavors.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 19, 2015
I Scream, You Scream

We all scream for St. Armands ice cream.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 18, 2015
Work starts on Office Bar SRQ

Entrepreneur Mike Evanoff’s latest concept is slated to replace Evie’s Tavern on Ringling Boulevard by Friday.

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  • News
Courtesy photo. Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner will open the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall 2016 Lecture Series.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 17, 2015
Former Disney CEO to kick off 2016 Town Hall series

Michael Eisner will replace former President of Israel Shimon Peres as opener for RCLA Town Hall lecture series.

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Although the City Commission remains committed to a housing-first model for now, it also wants to work in tandem with the county on addressing homelessness issues.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 17, 2015
Philosophical differences still divide city, county on homelessness

The City Commission is willing to meet with county leaders to discuss homelessness issues, but it declined to commit to any of three action plans outlined by the County Commission.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2015
Familiar Focus

After spending last year at Booker, safety Vince Sellers Jr. is looking to make a name for himself at his father’s alma mater.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Quarterback Dominic Caldwell is one of Riverview's top players to watch this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 17, 2015
Football Preview: Riverview High

After failing to win a district game last season, the Rams are looking to get back to the playoffs for only the second time in seven years.

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