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Top Story - April: Arrest made in Longboat Key hit-and-run case

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Owen's Fish Camp (courtesy photo).
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  • December 24, 2017
Top Story - April: Vogue Magazine calls Sarasota potentially 'Florida's best kept secret'

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A development concept plan shows how Neal Communities plans to transform more than 500 acres of agricultural land east of I-75.
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  • December 23, 2017
Top Story - March: Neal buys south Sarasota land for $20 million

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  • December 23, 2017
Year in Review - March: Longboat voters reject Colony redevelopment plan

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  • December 23, 2017
Top Story - March: Dickey Betts’ wife allegedly points rifle at Sarasota Crew rowers

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The Venetian-inspired estate features a three-story main house.
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  • December 22, 2017
Top Story - February: Longboat Key property becomes most expensive listing in tri-county history

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  • December 22, 2017
Top Story - February: Second arrest made in Lakewood Ranch murder case

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  • December 22, 2017
Dear Santa...

East County Students share Christmas wishes with St. Nick.

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  • December 22, 2017
Top Story - February: Siesta Key Beach ranked No. 1 again

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The closures will continue through New Year's Day on Jan. 1.
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  • December 22, 2017
City, county announce holiday closures

Local government facilities will close for Christmas and New Year’s Day, which will cause changes to the garbage pick-up schedule.

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  • December 22, 2017
Scam accuses residents of missing jury duty, owing money

Sheriff or Clerk of Court employees will never request jurors pay fines over the phone, according to a release.

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Core Development purchased the properties at 540 N. Tamiami Trail for $5.4 million in November 2016, a precursor to the proposed 51-unit condo project.
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  • December 21, 2017
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While the Westin Hotel opened earlier this year, the Vue Sarasota Bay is still under construction.
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  • December 21, 2017
Top Story - January: Vue Sarasota Bay facing delay

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  • December 21, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Dec. 21

Cecil Fox photographed three gators during a boat tour at Myakka River State Park.

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  • December 21, 2017
East County weather page photo: Dec. 21

Paddi Juliano photographed this cloudy sky at River Club.

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  • December 21, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Dec. 21

Belinda Russell photographed these black skimmers during a walk on Longboat Key Beach.

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The home at 20015 77th Ave. E. recently sold for $1,875,000.
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  • December 21, 2017
Pomello Park home tops home sales at $1,875,000

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The Manatee Sheriff's Office has reported the death of a 69-year-old Myakka City resident who was found after fire consumed his trailer.
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  • Jay Heater
  • December 21, 2017
Myakka City man dies in trailer fire

Structure was already consumed by the time fire departments responded.

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The Siesta Key and Stickney Point bridges now open on the hour and half hour during the business day. Residents time their life around the openings, which only happen if boats are waiting to go through, down to the minute.
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 21, 2017
On the clock: Timing of Siesta bridge openings concerns some residents

A new drawbridge plan on Siesta Key reduces the number of openings, but residents say it’s critical to stay on schedule.

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  • December 21, 2017
Selby brings families together for Lights in Bloom

Selby welcomed 500 children and families to the garden free of charge as part of its Family Togetherness program.

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The Sandcastle is one of two villa homes that will be offered by Neal Communities in Indigo.
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  • Jay Heater
  • December 21, 2017
Neal Communities breaks ground on new Lakewood Ranch models

The local builder adds two new models to Indigo.

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Phil Pagano stands near a tent at the Sarasota Farmers Market representing Second Chance Last Opportunity, which holds a toy drive each holiday season.
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  • December 21, 2017
Holidays bring memories and mishaps in Sarasota

Observer readers share the highlights — both merry and misfortunate — of their holidays past.

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Residents are concerned about what budget cuts to the libraries would mean for the resources people take advantage of every day, like access to computers and the internet.
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 21, 2017
Impending departmental cuts concerning community

Residents are worried about what budget cuts will mean for the county's libraries, but the County Commission will have to cut millions to ensure there's no budget deficits in the next year.

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  • December 21, 2017
Top Story - January: Car crashes into Harry's Corner Store

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  • December 21, 2017
Sarasota homes light up for the holidays

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Celebrate with some of Sarasota's most wonderful light displays.

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Sarasota rapper Jermo Jones, real name Jeremy Jones, wrote a song commemorating the 2017-2018 Riverview High Rams boys basketball team. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 21, 2017
The ultimate flex: Sarasota rapper reps former team in new song

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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Cardinal Mooney senior Patrick Kenefick is the captain of the Manatee Admirals hockey club.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 21, 2017
Cardinal Mooney hockey player leads fleet of Admirals

The senior doesn't let lack of national attention affect his game.

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Hayley Walding.
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  • December 21, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Hayley Walding

The SMA girls basketball senior talks filling big shoes and the performing arts.

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Jordan Clark.
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  • December 21, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.21.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.21.17

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  • Eric Garwood
  • December 21, 2017
Cops Corner: It was a dark and stormy (and alarm-activating) night

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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This home at 3535 Flamingo Ave. recently sold for $2.8 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • December 21, 2017
Bay Island Shores home sells for $2.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 4-8.

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Sarasota hosted lawn bowling's 2016 and 2017 U.S. Open, the latter of which drew complaints from participants and club members.
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  • David Conway
  • December 21, 2017
Lawn bowlers accuse officials of neglect

Members of the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club say their bayfront facility has deteriorated because of shoddy maintenance.

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The group chaired by Suzanne Atwell and Larry Eger group believes moving the March and May elections to coincide with the general election cycle in August and November of even years will increase voter turnout.
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  • David Conway
  • December 21, 2017
New campaign hopes to move city elections

The Decide the Date campaign is collecting signatures in pursuit of a referendum on moving from the spring to the fall.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • December 21, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.21.17

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  • Katie Johns
  • December 20, 2017
Seaplace hosts merry celebration

Residents attended a holiday party on Dec. 20.

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Loren Hutchison and student Kayla Mathews. Courtesy photo.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • December 20, 2017
STEM fair in Lakewood Ranch creates hands-on learning

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