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The home at 1475 Siesta Drive sold recently for $2.36 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 10, 2016
Sunset Bay home sells for $2.36 million

Transactions for Oct. 24-28

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Shayla, left, garnered 42% of Dream Harbor votes to win the position of mayor in the fictitious town. She is pictured with fellow Dream Harbor political hopefuls Alexa, Getzemany, Zhenasia, Jacqueline and Bella. Not pictured: candidates Gabby and Jennifer
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 10, 2016
Girls Inc. elects mayor

After a campaign that both united and inspired residents, Shayla emerges victorious in Dream Harbor's mayoral race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Suncoast Opportunities LLC sold the home at 6812 Belmont Court to Simriti Chaddha and Navdeep Ranajee, of Bradenton, for $1.1Â million. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,717 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 10, 2016
Country Club Village home tops sales at $1.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 24-28

  • East County
  • Real Estate
On Nov. 5, senior Austin Katz and the Riverview boys swim team won the Class 4A state title for the third year in a row. Katz participated in three relays at the meet, winning two of them.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 10, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.10.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.10.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview will need senior quarterback Mike Welcer to utilize his legs in the Rams' playoff game against Olympia on Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 10, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Wolf Johnson cleans his racket with alcohol after winning a match at the Sarasota Table Tennis Club on Nov. 7.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 10, 2016
Sarasota Table Tennis Club prides itself on diversity and competition

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview senior cross country runner Elayna Goodman chopped 50 seconds off her personal best time this season, down to 19:07. That is one second off the school record.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 10, 2016
Riverview senior cross country runner's summer work pays off

She slashed about 50 seconds off her personal record this season

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
File photo, Melineige Beauregard and Joris Kivits' sculpture called "Free Minded" took second place at last years Crystal Classic.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 10, 2016
Siesta sets stage for Crystal Classic

The seventh iteration of the sand-sculpting competition will feature expanded children's offerings.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Residents peruse the produce options available at the Lido Key Veggie Market Nov. 3. The event’s organizers are hopeful the market will allow barrier island residents to reduce their trips onto the mainland.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 10, 2016
Farmers market brings produce to Lido

On Nov. 3, the Lido Pavilion hosted the key’s inaugural Veggie Market, a weekly open-air produce sale designed to serve barrier island residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The valet parking stand used to be located on the Circle itself, but the service will move to a side street with a new operator in place.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 10, 2016
St. Armands searches for new valet

After the city declined to renew the contract of the current valet operator, St. Armands Circle leaders are planning for a new service.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Moran addresses supporters at the Republican Party of Sarasota County’s election night event at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 10, 2016
Business as usual: Moran beats Atkins for commission seat

The Republican Party is maintaining its control of the Sarasota County Commission. How will the partisan makeup of the board influence the group’s decision making?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Under current rates, the new University Parkway Whole Foods would generate about $87,000 in impact fees. But if the developer doesn’t pull a building permit before April 1, the total will jump to $124,000.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 10, 2016
Sarasota County leaders approve impact fee increase

County commissioners approved larger fees on new development Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lt. Col. James Doolittle, left foreground, and Navy Capt. Marc A. Mitscher, skipper of the USS Hornet, gathered the 79 other Raiders for a group photo prior to launching the Raid over Tokyo on April 18, 1942. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 10, 2016
A tribute to veterans

Take a break from the elections. Take in a good story of old-fashioned American patriotism and heroism to remind you of the America you love. On Friday, thank a vet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 10, 2016
WELCOME BACK: Construction continues in downtown Sarasota

As Sarasota prepares for a season filled with cranes and construction crews, here's a breakdown of five of the biggest projects in the works.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2016
WELCOME BACK: What happened while you were gone

From construction to parking meters, from fights over special events downtown to … fights over bars downtown, we run down the top 10 stories from this off-season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.10.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Pat Neal congratulates the students on their effort.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 9, 2016
Artists' talent shines during Tara Elementary art contest

Neal Communities hosts annual 'My Favorite Home' contest for the 17th year

  • East County
  • News
Golf Roundup: 11.09.16
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
Golf Roundup: 11.09.16

Golf Roundup: 11.09.16

  • East County
  • Sports
This rendering depicts the future Interstate 75 overpass, for which construction currently is estimated around $20 million. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2016
Sarasota moves forward with another I-75 project

I-75 overpass would connect Lakewood Ranch Boulevard extension and Cattleman Road.

  • East County
  • News
Benderson Development Co., and Sarasota officials cut a ceremonial ribbon Nov. 5 for the park and event garden. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2016
Park amenities open to public

Park officials expect to plan to add programming to compliment the facility.

  • East County
  • News
Winners Cathy and Larry Duguay recently celebrated Cathy’s 60th birthday by traveling to Greece and Turkey with their family. They took a moment to catch up with the East County Observer in Istanbul before the Blue Mosque’s nightly light show.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 9, 2016
It's Read Everywhere brings Observer around the world

Observer readers didn't forget to pack an Observer paper when jet setting around the world.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ElRoy York holds a painting of his wife, Agnes. A German prisoner painted it for him from a photograph York kept in his wallet. The artist's name is Kyrih — which York only knows because of the autograph at the bottom of the piece.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2016
Enemy lines paint different picture

Chance meeting with POW reminds American soldier to respect all people.

  • East County
  • News
Veteran Thomas Cronshaw flips through photographs he took while serving in Somalia in the early 1990s.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2016
Veteran offers snapshot of service

Veteran turns military training into lifelong career.

  • East County
  • News
John RedgraveFile photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries: In Memoriam

Between May and October, Longboat Key lost many residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom and Twyla Fuchs, of Route 128 Winery and Vineyards in Sonoma, Calif., and Daniel Weber, of Johnson Brothers Liquor Co. at last year's event.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 9, 2016
Your Calendar: Bacchus on the Beach

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Francey O’Brien, Shirley Beachum and Evelyn Fresch at last year's parade and honor program.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 9, 2016
Service of Significance: The most prominent war memories of veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, we spoke with six area veterans to hear their stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Out-of-Door Academy junior swimmer Martin Baffico shows off his gold medal.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 11.09.16

East County High 5 Moments: 11.09.16

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch girls basketball team opens its season against Riverview at 7:30 at home on Nov. 16. Senior center LaDazhia Williams will try and lead the Mustangs back to the Class 7A state title game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
The intimidating face of a Dragon Boat stares down opponents on Nov. 5 at the NBP Rowing Festival at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
Dragon boat could light your competitive fire

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch attacking midfielder Maddison "Gi" Krstec is committed to play at the University of Maryland next season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2016
Lakewood Ranch soccer star attacks with grace and power

The Mustangs' senior captain is committed to Maryland

  • East County
  • Sports
The Blue Bird of Kindness was donated by the Blue Bird Corporation to help Votruba and Bogart continue their journey.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 9, 2016
Kindness Bus makes Circle stop

A father of three began the One Million Acts of Kindness movement in 2009.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Obituaries

Jo Anne Entwistle, Muriel Goldstein, Bill Grossman, Miriam Stone

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 44 S. Washington Drive on Longboat Key recently sold for $1,125,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 9, 2016
John Ringling Estates home fetches $1,125,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Oct. 24-28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Longboat Key Police Department reports for Oct. 24-Oct. 28.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Cops Corner: 11.9.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports for Oct. 24-Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The owner of this property on Longboat Key has been fined a record $49,106.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 9, 2016
Longboat Key Commission upholds record code violation fine

Just a few months ago, the Longboat Key Town Commission was considering doing away with the Code Enforcement Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 8, 2016
Republican Party celebrates local wins

While keeping their eyes on presidential election results, Sarasota Republicans cheered on their local candidates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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