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 A condominium in Halcyon Siesta Key tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 13, 2020
Siesta Key condo sells for $4.57 million

Residential real estate transactions between Dec. 16-27.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 13, 2020
New inductees step into Circus Ring of Fame

The 2020 Circus Ring of Fame class was inducted Jan. 12 on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 12, 2020
Celebrating 20 years of community in Waterlefe

Celebrating 20 years of community in Waterlefe

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 12, 2020
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament brings out Longboat Key's friendly competition

From Jan. 10-12, players vied for the top spots in the 20th annual tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pictured is the front of the hangar that will be distributed by Longboat Key first responders Tuesday through Thursday.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 12, 2020
First responders to distribute safety tip door hangers this week

The hangers, which contain information provided by the Longboat Key fire and police departments, will be handed out Tuesday through Thursday

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 10, 2020
Work soon to begin on Cortez Road improvements

Town keeping an eye on the effects of project, expected to last until the summer.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department Chief Paul Dezzi listens to a questions from an attendee at a Kiwanis meeting Thursday morning at Lazy Lobster.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 10, 2020
Longboat fire chief speaks about proper use of 911

Longboat Key fire chief Paul Dezzi addressed the process behind 911 dispatch, when to call 911 and more.

  • Longboat Key
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Architect Sema Atis said the use of different materials, colors, awnings and other design elements was intended to create a more engaging facade on U.S. 41 — but the Planning Board said it felt like the back of the building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 10, 2020
Quay building plans draw criticism from city staff, Planning Board

The developer of the downtown bayfront property intends to revise the design of a proposed 12-story, 241-unit apartment building on U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
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Savor the Sounds last occurred in 2016 at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 10, 2020
Debut of Savor the Sounds delayed a month

The concert series will still go on, just one month later than planned.

  • Longboat Key
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Three Cardinal Mooney High spring sports programs will have new leaders when their seasons begin.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 10, 2020
Cardinal Mooney hires three coaches for spring season

The Cougars' track and field, girls lacrosse and softball programs will have new looks.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 10, 2020
Observer Challenge tennis tournament kicks off 20th year

Players and guests mingled at a celebration of the history of the tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 10, 2020
Motorcyclist killed in collision on Bee Ridge Road

No other injuries reported in crash Thursday night.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 10, 2020
Aqua Plumbing & Air serves up breakfast for Sarasota County Sheriff's Office

The company has provided an annual breakfast for three years now.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 9, 2020
Jewish women in Lakewood Ranch celebrate bread-making tradition

Jewish women in Lakewood Ranch celebrate tradition

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 9, 2020
Siesta Promenade suit taken to 2nd District Court of Appeals

The filing comes after the 12th Judicial Circuit Court denied an appeal challenging the Stickney Point development.

  • Sarasota
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Kampachi Farms hopes to place a pen that would hold 20,000 fish off the coast of Sarasota. Photo courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 9, 2020
Offshore fish farm proposal raises concerns

Hawaii company seeks permission to raise 20,000 fish in a pen 45 miles of Sarasota's coast.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 9, 2020
Library guests look into their future

The Selby Library hosted “Eat, Drink, Dance and be Charitable” The Crystal Ball, a People’s Gala fundraiser on Jan. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A multiway stop sign is planned for the intersection of Shadow Lawn Drive and Contento Drive.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 9, 2020
Siesta Isles neighborhood to see slew of traffic changes

County Commission supports changes requested by Siesta Isles neighborhood over recommendations delivered by county staff.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A new Wendy's restaurant will be built at The Green in Lakewood Ranch on State Road 70.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 9, 2020
Wendy's to open a restaurant in Lakewood Ranch

Wendy's restaurant buys a parcel in The Green in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: January 9

Margaret MacLeod captured this sunset beyond the Ringling Bridge in Harbor Acres.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2020
East County weather page photo: January 9

Jeannie Sparks captured beautiful Florida flora on a bike ride through Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: January 9

Michael Cohen captured this image of a bald eagle in a park at North Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Booker guard King Winkfield, a captain, is one of its offensive catalysts.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2020
Booker basketball's "dogs" are developing their bite

The Tornadoes are improving as the season progresses.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney freshman forward Jordyn Byrd helped her team with the annual Chick-fil-A Tournament, the first tournament title in program history.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 9, 2020
Prose and Kohn: The sports smorgasbord

Under-the-radar winter sports athletes and teams keep things rolling.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The latest design for the St. Armands Circle bathroom is intended to better reflect the existing look of the shopping district. Image courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 9, 2020
City approves new design for St. Armands bathrooms

A St. Armands group is spending more than $380,000 to bring restrooms to the Circle by fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Melinda Delpech, president of the Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association, thinks the city should buy property near the neighborhood because of communication issues regarding a 2008 land use change.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 9, 2020
Tahiti Park residents could pay for park expansion

The neighborhood wants the city to prevent commercial development on Hampton Road properties — and to pay to buy the land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The DID hopes to make tree lights a year-round presence on multiple downtown streets.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 9, 2020
Downtown group pushes for year-round lights

Worried about pushback from city staff, the Downtown Improvement District is working to coalesce support behind a tree-lighting project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
En Pointe is a proposed four-story structure on the interior of Golden Gate Point with four living units and parking for eight vehicles underneath. Five street parking spots are nearby.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 9, 2020
Golden Gate Point project sparks parking concerns

Members of the downtown-adjacent neighborhood are concerned about the supply of public parking.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 8, 2020
First Ranch Nite Wednesday brings Lakewood Ranch together

First Ranch Nite Wednesday brings Lakewood Ranch together

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota Orchestra says it has found potentially suitable sites for a concert hall, but they're all located outside of the city limits.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 8, 2020
Despite overtures, orchestra sees no viable venue sites in city

The City Commission wants to keep the orchestra within city limits, but the arts organization says it hasn’t found a suitable home for a new concert hall there.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Orioles spring training tickets go on sale Saturday. Photo courtesy Todd Olszewski/Baltimore Orioles.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 8, 2020
Baltimore Orioles spring training tickets on sale Saturday

It will be the 10th season the Orioles have played at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh will head to Washington, D.C. next week to attend a signing event for a new trade deal with China. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 8, 2020
Lakewood Ranch's Vanessa Baugh invited to White House for signing of trade agreement with China

Lakewood Ranch's Vanessa Baugh invited to White House for signing of trade agreement with China

  • East County
  • News
Work is expected to begin in June.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2020
14 projects make up New Pass Bridge summer rehab

FDOT plans Jan. 16 event to answer questions about renovations planned for the bridge in summer 2020.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Temple Beth Israel will host Rabbi Rifat Sonsino for its annual Scholar in Residence Weekend about the history and customs of Sephardic Judaism from Jan. 10-12.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 8, 2020
Temple Beth Israel to host scholar, teach about Sephardic Judaism

Rabbi Rifat Sonsino will teach about history and customs of Sephardic Jews from Jan. 10-12. Much of the event is free and open to the public.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A rendering of Cresswind's clubhouse. The new community opened in 2019 in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 8, 2020
Lakewood Ranch ranks No. 1 again in new home sales

Lakewood Ranch ranks No. 1 again in new home sales.

  • East County
  • News
Two attendees learn a technique to control bleeding at a Stop the Bleed training session held by the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department. (Photo courtesy of Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department)
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 8, 2020
Fire department delivers training to stop bleeding

Residents have four chances to attend the department's one-hour "Stop the Bleed" program.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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