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  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2015
Lasting legacy

When the Sarasota Garden Club loses one of its own, it honors him or her with a lasting legacy in the form of a brick on the path through the butterfly garden.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A home on Sanderling Road sold for $5.5 million last month, becoming the top sale in Sarasota County in 2015. File photo
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 23, 2015
Siesta real estate numbers: Back to reality

Median and average sales prices of Siesta Key properties fell in the first quarter, signaling a decreasingly volatile real estate market on the barrier island.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Palmer-Honore Cottage on Siesta Key was owned by some of Sarasota County's most notable historic figures, including Bertha Potter Palmer.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 23, 2015
Siesta cottage earns historic recognition

The property belonged to Sarasota County namesakes, including Benjamin Stickney, Bertha Potter Palmer and Adrian Honore.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Kauffman stands in front of a rendering of the Courthouse Centre, which he helped develop. He says his real estate career doubles as family time, for he works with his daughter, son and granddaughter. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 23, 2015
Q+A with Mark Kauffman

If you’ve been to downtown Sarasota, odds are you’ve interacted with a project in which Mark Kauffman has played a part.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nina Levitt embraces a neighbor after the Sarasota County Commission’s decision Tuesday. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 23, 2015
Palmer Ranch residents secure neighborhood victory

Sarasota County commissioners voted to require a 50-foot buffer for a new development to the south of Silver Oaks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The municipal facility has become an issue for the city as revenues decline and the costs of managing aging infrastructure grow. The study committee will research potential solutions to that problem.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 23, 2015
Bobby Jones committee pitches vision for future

In ambitiously examining the course’s problems, the Bobby Jones Golf Club Study Committee hopes to discover a realistic solution.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2015
News briefs

Aqua condo breaks ground; Marbut checks in on county homelessness initiatives; Try Transit Day

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city has described the current status of Fruitville Road as perilous for pedestrians, and hope changes can help calm the street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 23, 2015
Fruitville Road: Bridging the Gap

The city has prioritized a street improvement effort along Fruitville Road to improve the walkability between downtown and the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photos by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2015
Cougars ink college choices

Seven Cardinal Mooney students signed national letters of intent April 15 and 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 23, 2015
Morton’s Siesta Market to open in summer

Todd and Eddie Morton will open their gourmet market’s second location, replacing the Siesta Market.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The most noteworthy new project east of U.S. 301 just barely qualifies: A developer plans to build a 10-story hotel at the northeast corner of U.S. 301 and Main Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 23, 2015
East of downtown poised for growth

With a few projects already in the works, some people foresee a building boom east of U.S. 301 in the coming years.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 23, 2015
State debate impedes school budget

The Sarasota County School District is feeling the impact of a showdown between the Florida House and Senate in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Vehicles for hire and for rent are a growing business niche on the Key. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 23, 2015
Siesta Key Association to advocate for pedicab regulations

The community group wants to work with the county to establish some standards for businesses.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • April 23, 2015
City to further explore Circle garage options

St. Armands Circle stakeholders are standing firm behind a plan to add more parking to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Third baseman SarahBeth Wengerd is mobbed by her teammates after hitting a two-run walk-off double in the Class 7A-District 10 championship April 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2015
Sailors win in slugfest

The Sarasota High softball team rallied in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat Braden River 14-13 in the Class 7A-District 10 championship April 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2015
High 5

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home at 374 S. Shore Drive has four bedrooms, four baths, three half-baths, a pool and 10,883 square feet of living area. It sold for $9 million. Premier Sotheby's International Realty
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 23, 2015
Sapphire Shores home sells for $9 million

A house in Sapphire Shores tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Bay Haven School teacher Maribeth Ditmars reads a list of students’ names from her 1995 class. Photo by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 23, 2015
Bay Haven students dig up the past

In 1995 the Major League Baseball strike came to an end, the Academy Award for Best Picture went to “Forrest Gump” and the verdict for the O.J. Simpson trial was not guilty.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
SCF Model UN team members: (front) Anne Miller, Carolina Montes, Carlyle Styer, Kristen Moreno and Jordan Foth; (back row) Matthew Ruch, George Vasquez and team adviser Danny Fuerstman. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 23, 2015
School board

SCF Model UN delegation honored; Three Fulbright grants awarded to New College students; Pine View team qualifies for TARC

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 23, 2015
Teacher spotlight: Angela Mejicanos

Engaging students in a foreign language is Angela Mejicanos’ specialty at the Out-of-Door Academy lower campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
2015 Stephen H. Goldman, M.D. Keystone Award Recipients Dr. Alissa Shulman, Laurie Shaw and Dawn Moore
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 22, 2015
Celebration of Hope Dinner

Center for Building Hope hosted its 14th annual Celebration of Hope Dinner on Wednesday, April 22, at The Francis.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 22, 2015
Cops Corner: East County 4.23.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 22, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.23.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 22, 2015
Seaplace residents part ways for summer

Seaplace residents got together one last time before the end of the season on April 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 22, 2015
Cops corner: Longboat Key 4.23.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The Sarasota County School Board is currently in the middle of its budget process.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 22, 2015
Health care debate adds dose of uncertainty to schools budget

The Sarasota School District faces uncertainty about final revenue numbers as the Florida House and Senate wage battle over Medicaid expansion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The State Fire Marshall is investigating two suspicious fires that engulfed part of the old YMCA building on School Avenue and a nearby shed Tuesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 22, 2015
School Avenue fire sparks arson investigation

The State Fire Marshall is investigating two suspicious fires that engulfed part of the old YMCA building on School Avenue and a nearby shed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Booker High School principal Dr. Rachel Shelley congratulates student Nani Turner.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 22, 2015
Students shine at Most Improved Awards

Teachers, sponsors and 40 students from Booker, Riverview, Sarasota and Venice high schools gathered to celebrate the 17th annual Most Improved Student Award Wednesday at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County commissioners asked Historical Resources staff to dig into the 3,760-acre site's history to help find a more suitable name. Photo courtesy: Sarasota County.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 22, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners reject proffered names for Walton Ranch site

The county received 18 suggestions during the submission period from Feb. 16 to March 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The one-level Applause model offers 2,110 square feet of living area, plus a two-car garage, lanai and entry for a total of 2,820 square feet. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Photos by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2015
Neal opens Magnolia Point

The 74-home gated community will target seniors who want low association fees and limited amenities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 22, 2015
School revitalizes arts with showcase

Lakewood Ranch High School shows its arts departments are alive and thriving

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The "Thunder Road" burger has applewood smoke bacon, American cheese, bourbon barbecue and a sesame bun.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2015
Burger & Beer joint opens at Mall at UTC

The location will be the company's fourth.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 22, 2015
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy rendering
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2015
Making a splash

An Orlando-based partnership seeks to whet the appetite of a Manatee County committee to build a 20-acre water park at Tom Bennett Park.

  • East County
  • News
Signature Saks Rockstar faux leather cosmetic case, $28, at Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 22, 2015
Fashion Insider: All White Everything

The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is when we all love to wear white, although the urge starts a little early in Florida.

  • Black Tie
Phil Mancini presents Beatrice Friedman with her birthday cake. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 22, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 4.23.15

Catch up on this week's social news with Black Tie & Tales.

  • Black Tie
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