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Real Estate Transactions

Ritz-Carlton condo sells for $2.8 million

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Wine and Wheels

Sippers find new favorites al fresco

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Oaks Club oozes glamour

Zipped into snazzy evening apparel, members arrived in style Saturday, April 25, for the traditional Oaks Club Ball.

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Clothing craze

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Child protection center gets new home

A groundbreaking ceremony for the Child Advocacy Center, the new home for Sarasota's CPC, was held Thursday, April 23

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Casey Key incorporation supporters remain vocal

The main proponents of the incorporation of Casey Key are proving their resolve despite recent setbacks to their campaign.

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Dirt Pile disturbs neighbors

The creation of a retention pond in Palmer Ranch resulted in a tractor-topped, 30-foot dirt pile that residents say is creating a mess in their nearby communities.

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Rainy-day fund to run dry

A special fund created by the city to recover lost revenue is expected to run out a year early.

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City mulls furlough, layoffs

To make up for a shortfall of nearly $9 million, the city considers cutting more jobs and asking employees to go unpaid for two weeks.

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Hands on

Students plant roots for life

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Observer goes daily

Readers will get three Web sites in one with daily, local news being posted by all three Observer news staffs.

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Young quilting bees create big buzz

Girls Inc. recently participated in the tradition of women's quilting bees, popular in the mid-19th century.

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Parents, teachers shine at celebration

At its seventh annual Denim and Diamonds fundraiser April 17, at the Chelsea Center, Gulf Gate Elementary auctioned off several items.

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