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This home at 580 Putting Green Lane has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,586 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.1 million. Photo by Kristen Herhold
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 27, 2015
Country Club Shores home sells for $2.1 million

The sale of a home in Country Club Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Longboat Key
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Stan Singer submitted this photo, taken from Beachplace on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
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  • Longboat Key
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Kerry Connolly, Eleni Sokos, Nikita Ludera and Shannon Gower
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Selah Freedom Luncheon and Fashion Show 'A New Beginning'

Selah Freedom Luncheon and Fashion Show 'A New Beginning'

  • Black Tie
East County's Ancient Oaks Gun Club is hosting the second annual United Way Clay Shoot.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 26, 2015
Ancient Oaks Gun Club shoots for second annual United Way event

From 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 7, the Ancient Oaks Gun Club will house the second annual United Way Clay Shoot, hosted by Manatee County Government.

  • East County
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Ciccio Restaurant Group is also building a Daily Eats and a Fresh Kitchen in St. Petersburg.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2015
New restaurants bound for East County

The Ciccio Restaurant Group is opening a Daily Eats and Fresh Kitchen across from the Mall at UTC by the end of 2015.

  • East County
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Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota General Manager Joel Ellzey took his current position in March of 2013, after leaving the Saks location in Tampa.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 26, 2015
UTC Saks GM takes new job

Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota General Manager Joel Ellzey oversaw the luxury fashion retailer's move from Westfield Southgate Mall to the Mall at University Town Center during his tenure.

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Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 volunteer leader Michael Klauberspeaks to a crowd at JDub’s Brewing Co. this month.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 26, 2015
County Commission praises Bayfront 20:20

But, Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson warned the group developing a vision for vacant bayfront land to steer clear of the 'political minefield that's going to evolve from this.'

  • Sarasota
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The town’s IT Department received multiple awards under MIS Director Kathi Pletzke’s leadership.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 26, 2015
Town MIS Director Kathi Pletzke to retire

Kathi Pletzke will retire Feb. 1, after 18 years with the town.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 26, 2015
WATCH: Forks & Corks Grand Tasting 2015

WATCH: Forks & Corks Grand Tasting 2015

  • Sarasota
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Authors Karen Neilinger and Francine Blum
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 25, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: "Think Rich! Get Rich! Stay Rich!" book and beauty party

Women from across Longboat Key and Sarasota gathered on Jan. 27 to make over their finances and faces at an event sponsored by Trish McEvoy Beauty and Francine Blum and Karen Neilinger, authors of 'Think Rich! Get Rich! Stay Rich!'

  • Arts + Culture
The proposal is based on similar projects undertaken in cities across North America, such as Calgary, Canada, the home of this utility box.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 25, 2015
Arts Alliance pitches utility box paintings

After hearing a proposal from the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, the city could approve a project that would place artwork on utility boxes.

  • Sarasota
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SRQ Airport’s new marketing firm presented a proposed new advertising campaign during an Airport Authority meeting Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 25, 2015
SRQ Airport unveils new marketing campaign

The Sarasota-Manatee Airport Authority board was initially lukewarm on the new proposed advertising tagline: 'You'll Fly Through Here.'

  • Siesta Key
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Businesses that ask for the full sum of a grant up-front will have to provide the personal and business tax returns of the principal applicant.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 25, 2015
County considers stronger incentive grant guidelines

Sarasota County staff are working to amend the economic development incentive grant guidelines and tighten up the responsibility of the recipients.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 25, 2015
East County student's short film wins at Miami film festival

A short film written and directed by Braden River High student Carrie Dutting, "Alike" won first place at the Miami International Science Fiction Film Festival shorts competition, held Jan. 23 and Jan. 24. Dutting also won the Young Prodigy Award.

  • East County
  • Schools
Lakewood Ranch players celebrate after a Ben Wilson goal in the second half gave the Mustangs a 2-0 lead during the second half of a district final soccer game Friday night at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jason Clary
  • January 25, 2015
Lakewood Ranch gets it done against Braden River, will host regional game

Lakewood Ranch defeated Braden River 2-0 Friday and will host a regional playoff game Thursday at 7 p.m.

  • East County
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Jay D. Berman, Lydia Bohn and Fred Haas
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 25, 2015
'Puttin' on the Glitz'

'Puttin' on the Glitz'

  • Black Tie
Jonathan and Charlotte Abrams
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 25, 2015
Forks and Corks Grand Tasting

Forks and Corks Grand Tasting

  • Black Tie
Eric Teoh with event organizers Eleanor Burstein, Pat Lundy and Dottie Mueller
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 24, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of Seaplace

Residents of Seaplace cooked their best dishes to share at the second annual Taste of Seaplace event on Jan. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Patrick and Olivier Bellanger check out a classic Porsche, their favorite.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 24, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Car Meet

Thousands of spectators turned out Jan. 25 for the 46th annual Devereaux-Kaiser Car Meet held off Rangleland Parkway, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Andrew & The Atomic Big Band peformed at the 2015 Corinthian Gala
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 24, 2015
Corinthian Gala 2015 'A Night of 1,000 Cranes'

Corinthian Gala 2015 'A Night of 1,000 Cranes'

  • Black Tie
Liebe Gamble and Mary Pat Radford
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 24, 2015
June Simmons Jewelry: Spring Trends We Love

June Simmons Jewelry: Spring Trends We Love

  • Black Tie
Rabbi Bradley Artson helped install Rabbi Michael Werbow.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom Welcomes Rabbi

The congregation of Temple Beth Sholom welcomed Rabbi Michael Werbow as the newly installed rabbi with a special service and dinner gala on Jan. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Scribe Maureen Shea, Purser Mary Kimura, Vice Commodore Jim Fox and Commodore Kathy Sever are sworn in.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Change of Watch

Longboat Harbour held its annual Change of Watch event on Jan. 24 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bonita Mertes, of Bloomin’ Elegant
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Centre Shops Festival and Lifestyle Expo

Longboat Key residents and visitors attended the Centre Shops Festival and Lifestyle Expo on Jan. 24. Several artists and dealers featured and sold their products, and Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Members ran tables to promote their businesses.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Carolyn Mason cuts the ribbon to open the new Gulf Gate Library.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Gate Library Opening

Members of the community celebrated the opening of the Gulf Gate Public Library by checking out books and the brand-new facilities on Jan. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mike and Katie Emmons pose with event sponsor Fernando Pires, center.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Taylor Emmons Fundraiser

More than 300 people joined in support of the Taylor Emmons Scholarship Fund for its fourth annual Charity Golf Classic and Texas Hold 'Em Tournament Jan. 24.

  • East County
  • News
Elvin Karimov, 9, unlocks a door to win a prize.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Winter Carnival

Families at McNeal Elementary School enjoyed a day of carnival-style games, pizza and hot dogs, a silent auction and other festivities during the school's Winter Carnival Jan. 24, at the school.

  • East County
  • News
Eric Bailey and his daughter Olivia enjoy a date night at the Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY:Dad and Daughter Date Night

Friday was date night for dads and daughters presented by the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota that included dinner and a show at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kathryn Coleman and Chairwoman Jennifer Fretz-Smith
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 23, 2015
Arts & Soul Gala

Arts & Soul Gala

  • Black Tie
Siesta Key Chamber Executive Director Debra Lynn-Schmitz welcomes the 2015 board of directors.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 22, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber Annual Banquet

Members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce met at TCP Prestancia in Palmer Ranch Friday, Jan. 23, for its annual report and awards banquet.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Michelle Fegan, Cemia Gough and Lexi Tibbets-Black are in fifth grade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Father-Daughter Dance

Freedom Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization hosted a special winter wonderland-themed Father/Daughter Dance Jan. 23.

  • East County
  • News
This week’s FYI Friday features news about a possible indoor surf park, a raging fire on Lido Key and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 22, 2015
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
President and CEO Michael Crosby was quiet regarding plans to move Mote's aquarium, with the fundraising campaign instead focused on growing the organization's research capability.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 22, 2015
Mote announces $50 million fundraising push

As Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium celebrates its 60th anniversary, the organization has unveiled a fundraising campaign to help grow over the next 5 years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Employment in the transportation, professional services and retail sectors drove job gains in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metropolitan study area in December.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 22, 2015
Sarasota economy finishes 2014 strong

The unemployment rate fell below 5% in Sarasota County last month for the first time since August 2007, while the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area added 2,300 jobs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Outages are reported in the Sleepy Lagoon neighborhood of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 22, 2015
Power outages reported in Sleepy Lagoon

Approximately 25 customers are impacted by the outages.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2015
Talbots opens new store

Talbots opens at The Mall at University Town Center today.

  • East County
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