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Siesta Key

    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Business Briefs

Halfacre Construction recognized nationally; Berkshire Hathaway welcomes new broker; CHAC becomes 'employment center'; Taylor Morrison celebrates opening; Manatee Chamber promotes leaders

  • East County
  • News
Dawn Burns has been involved with the theater for most of her life. Now, she exposes her students to the fine arts through acting and musicals. Her class is preparing for a production of "Willy Wonka."
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 26, 2014
The Good News: Dawn Burns

For Gocio Elementary teacher Dawn Burns, teaching her students about theater and the fine arts sets the stage for success.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Amanda Sebastiano This Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home, which has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 3,543 square feet of living area, sold for $725,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 26, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $725,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch and a Langley Park home top all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Philip Stone submitted this photo, taken overlooking the seventh tee at the Palm-Aire golf course.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Weather: East County

Philip Stone submitted this photo, taken overlooking the seventh tee at the Palm-Aire golf course.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nancy Mazzarese. Photo by Kelsey Grau
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 26, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Nancy Mazzarese

A recent transplant to Longboat Key, Nancy Mazzarese is making fast work of giving back to her new community.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Roslyn Lurie and Gail Cardi (Photo by Molly Schechter)
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 26, 2014
Aerobic Grandma

Friends in fitness see the social benefits of exercise

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
...
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this weekly feature, email Kelsey Grau at [email protected].

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  • Neighbors
Courtesy of Trulia.com This home at 3314 Bayou Road sold for $1,675,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 26, 2014
Four-bedroom Bay Isles home sells for $1,675,000

A home in Bay Isles tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Clayton Piantedosi submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Clayton Piantedosi submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Longboat Key.

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The number of those looking for work in the local metro area outpaced the number of new jobs locally December to January, which nudged the jobless rate from 5.7% to 6.1%.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 25, 2014
Local unemployment rate increases in January

But, data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the economic recovery in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area is still on track.

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Share your announcements in our new section.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 25, 2014
The Observer seeks submissions for its Occasions section

Send us your announcements of births, engagements, weddings and anniversaries. We want to share your celebrations.

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The ATMS system includes the installation of 112 miles of fiber optic cables along regional roads.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 24, 2014
County looks to reboot U.S. 41 signal timing

County traffic engineers have taken to the streets to find out how to better coordinate traffic signals to prevent motorists from having to stop multiple times for red lights.

  • Siesta Key
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During a Sarasota County Commission budget workshop, staff will present updates on major capital projects, such as the new Gulf Gate Library.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 24, 2014
Commissioners to continue budget talks

Sarasota County commissioners during a budget workshop tomorrow will consider proposed capital improvement projects, such as a request for funding from the town of Longboat Key, and hear updates on major public works projects.

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The Army Corps warns that revamping its environmental impact study of the Big Pass dredge could delay renourishing Lido Beach by 10 to 15 years.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 21, 2014
Save Our Siesta Sands 2 becomes a nonprofit

The Siesta Key group, which is leading the fight against the proposed Big Pass dredge, is raising money for an independent look at the Army Corps' plans.

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