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  • February 17, 2011
Cops Corner

Feb. 7 Midnight meeting 1:36 a.m. - 5000 block of Circled Oak Drive. Grand Theft Auto. When a father went to check on his 15-year-old son about midnight, he noticed the teen was not asleep in his room and, in fact, he was not in the house at all. His wife's car was also missing. The mom called the Sheriff's Office and told them to search near the boy's girlfriend's house. Sure enough, there was her son ... and her car. The boy was arrested.

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The home at 625 Norsota Way has six bedrooms, seven baths, two half-baths, a pool and 6,077 square feet of living area. It sold for $5.9 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 17, 2011
A home in Bay Island sells for $5.9 million

A home in Bay Island tops all real-estate transactions from Jan. 18 to Jan. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Larry McNally submitted this sunset photo, taken on the New College campus, overlooking the bay.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: CAMPUS OASIS

Larry McNally submitted this sunset photo, taken on the New College campus, overlooking the bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Guests devoured The Sarasota Cupcake Company's cupcakes.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 17, 2011
GALLERY: Taste of the Suncost

Sarasota's finest chefs, restaurants and wineries featured their culinary talents at the 2011 Taste of the Suncoast, held at Whole Foods. The event benefited All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
BJ Creighton with Co-Chairwomen Margarete van Antwerpen and  Julie Delaney
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 16, 2011
Historic Spanish Point Annual Luncheon

Historic Spanish Point Annual Luncheon

  • Black Tie
"Unsung Hero" award recipients Bill Johnson and Litoriel Hernandez
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 16, 2011
Community Foundation recognizes 'Unsung Heroes'

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County and the Wilson-Wood Foundation honored three community heroes at the 17th annual Unsung Hero Awards on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at Michael's on East. This year's recipients were Litoriel Hernandez, Barbara Higdon and Bill Johnson.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A Modern Sculptural Masterpiece: Robb and Stucky is showcasing contemporary vignettes throughout this Casey Key home.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 16, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks Showcase

The 2011 tour, to be held March 4 and March 5, includes 10 multi-million dollar estates in The Oaks Club and on Casey, Bird and St. Armands Keys and Lido Shores.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chelsea Yoder, 8
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 16, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Imagine School at Palmer Ranch

We caught up with some Imagine School cheerleading campers after school let out Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The median sale price for a single-family home was $138,700 in January.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 16, 2011
Home sales drop 21% in January

Despite the poor showing, the Sarasota Association of Realtors is touting the 28% rise in pending sales last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elenor Maxheim: "My style is pretty traditional, but I like a little flair, too."
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 15, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Elenor Maxheim

Guest Fashion Editor - Elenor Maxheim

  • Black Tie
Bicyclists are upset that the Florida Department of Transportation is willing to remove some of these signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 15, 2011
Sign debate disrupts committee meeting

Bicyclists upset with a potential reduction in bicycle signs claimed they weren't involved in the process at a meeting Tuesday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city would prefer to see a hotel built on the empty space north of the Palm Avenue parking garage.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 15, 2011
Developers seek 'hotel' site

City commissioner will be asked to approve the start of negotiations with companies wanting to build next to the Palm Avenue parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
One of the many tables at Shabbat Alive! dinner pose for a picture on Friday, Feb. 11 at Temple Emanu-El.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 15, 2011
Shabbat goes French at Temple Emanu-El

Temple Emanu-El held a French themed dinner during Shabbat Alive! on Friday, Feb. 11 at Temple Emanu-El. 190 people attended the dinner that was catered by Word of Mouth.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
300 couples kiss after renewing their vows to one another at the Say I Do, Again ceremony, Monday, Feb. 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 15, 2011
GALLERY: Couples renew their vows on Valentine's Day

Over 300 couples participated in this year's Say I Do, Again ceremony, Monday, Feb. 14 on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city's multi-use recreational trail now runs through Bird Key Park.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • February 14, 2011
Renovated Bird Key Park opens

The city hopes to attract more users with four water access points, landscaping and more parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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