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Fourteen-year-olds Grace Dickinson, Lauren Johnson and Abi Johnson are more than just teammates — they're best friends.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 4, 2016
Familiar bond fuels friendship

Three Cardinal Mooney freshmen have made playing volleyball together a priority.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Siesta Key children's playground included a lunar lander slide.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 4, 2016
This week in history 2.4.16

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Christine Gianoplus leads the Hellenic folk dancers before an audience at the 2015 Greek Glendi festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 4, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.4.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Margaret Buck in her robe and slippers.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 4, 2016
Early birds flock to Mass

Church of the Redeemer welcomes young parishioners in their Pj's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joel Fried’s home on Siesta Key has been listed fraudulently for rent since he purchased it two years ago.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • February 4, 2016
Renters and owners, beware

A common scam continues to lure prospective renters with fake listings on sites like Craigslist.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 4, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Manatee predictions, pet sales ban, Superbowl predictions

WEEK OF FEB. 4

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The increasing number of new projects in Sarasota have inspired the city to reconsider its assessment of impact fees on developers.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2016
As city considers development fees, builders brace for impact

The city of Sarasota could soon restore and revise some of its impact fees on new developments, a growing trend facing builders in the area.

  • Sarasota
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Residents gathered Saturday at the Sarasota Farmers Market in opposition to the proposed sale of the grassy strip near Pineapple Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2016
City strikes Pineapple Park land deal

The Sarasota City Commission agreed to sell a piece of land along Lemon Avenue — which could mean doom or good fortunes for the nearby park, depending on who you ask.

  • Sarasota
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Downtown Economic Development Coordinator Norm Gollub monitors the retail mix in the heart of the city, but there's only much influence he can exert.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2016
SURVEY: City officials, businesses monitor downtown retail mix

The proper mix of stores in the downtown area is a popular topic of discussion, but how much control does the city have over the businesses that populate its commercial core?

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • February 4, 2016
Country Club Village home sells for $743,000

Area real estate transactions from Jan. 18-22

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 4, 2016
Fiddler Bayou home sells for $4.2 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between January 18 and January 22.

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  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 02.04.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Brandon Bontrager was one of four Sarasota Christian players who scored in double figures Jan. 28.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 4, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.04.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.04.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch graduate Kristin Zarrella set a new University of Southern Mississippi school record in the mile Jan. 30.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 4, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 02.04.16

East County High 5 Moments: 02.04.16

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview junior forward Brion Whitley led all scorers with 34 points.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 3, 2016
Rams cruise into district final

The Riverview High boys basketball team beat Tampa Riverview 78-55 Feb. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A record nine football players signed scholarships on National Signing Day Feb. 3.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 3, 2016
Pirates and Mustangs make college choices

Fifteen East County athletes signed college scholarships Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tourists in the Siesta Key Village. The Chamber acts as a visitors' center and promotional group for the entire Key.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • February 3, 2016
Siesta Key Chamber announces officers and directors for 2016

The organization added new directors and elected a new chairman for its board.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 3, 2016
Karl Rove, Jim Messina speak in Sarasota

The Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series featured Karl Rove, Jim Messina and Sharyl Attkisson this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Messina with RCLA Town Hall Chair Chris Cremer, Sharyl Attkisson and Karl Rove
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 3, 2016
Rove, Messina talk chances of presidential hopefuls

Political strategists Karl Rove and Jim Messina breakdown Iowa caucus results.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The $315 million Mall at University Town Center opened in October 2014.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 3, 2016
Jackie Z to fight Mall at UTC

Jackie Zumba has started a gofundme.com page to fight a lawsuit for breaking her lease.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming says that approximately 84% of Key break-ins each year are attributed to unlocked doors like instances that occurred in Longbeach Village Jan. 22.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 3, 2016
Burglarized cars share common theme

Like 84% of break-ins that occur Keywide, the 13 vehicles that were recently burglarized in the Longbeach Village had unlocked doors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 3, 2016
Change the lights to red

Classic: Longboat residents are worried someone will be killed at the new crosswalks. But rather than change yellow lights to red, the state wants to conduct forums.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 3, 2016
Tuesday’s speeches were defining moments

Sen. Ted Cruz won the Iowa Republican caucuses

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Surveyor Ian Hill waits for the launch to begin.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 3, 2016
FDOT pushes in ACROW bridge for diverging diamond project

The temporary bridge will serve as an overpass during the construction on I-75.

  • East County
  • News
Jasmin Dakkak, a Pine View School student; Morgan Kirlangitis, a Braden River Middle School student, and Jenna Choueiri, a Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences student, show off traditional dances and costumes at a festival preview Thursday, Jan. 21.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 3, 2016
East County dancer takes steps to embrace heritage

Braden River Middle School student will display her talent at the Glendi Greek Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch senior Anthony Suarez treats every practice as if it were a game.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 3, 2016
Senior makes point with perseverance

Lakewood Ranch guard transitions from student assistant to varsity team captain.

  • East County
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 3, 2016
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 2.4.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Giacamo’s Bar and Lounge co-owner Ryan Lugo says a part of his new bar is bringing back a piece of history from the former Tiny’s of Longboat and making new memories.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 3, 2016
Giacomo's Bar and Lounge kicks off Sunday

The long-awaited Giacomo’s Bar and Lounge in Whitney Beach Plaza is counting down toward a grand opening on Super Bowl Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A fistfight in the backyard of Bob and Ruth Gray’s home at 791 Broadway led Bob Gray to pursue battery charges against his neighbor, Christopher Tatreau.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 3, 2016
Village brawl makes a splash

A fight over landscaping left one resident in the pool and another facing possible battery charges.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 3, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judy Blair, bus operator Karen Jara and Pat Curcuru
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 3, 2016
Oh, the places you’ll go on Longboat Key

Learn your transportation options on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alan Mitchell with Buddy Holly’s widow, Maria Elena, in 2009.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 3, 2016
Remembering the Day the Music Died

Longboat Key resident Alan Mitchell attended Buddy Holly’s last concert the night before Holly’s death in a plane crash.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 3, 2016
Longbeach Village home sells for $2.8 million.

The home at 6860 Pine St. has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,659 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The Witt family grew up in Palmetto, and all still live in the region.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 3, 2016
Gene Witt: an educator with class

Gene Witt Elementary to construct memorial for namesake.

  • East County
  • News
Sisters Cooper Bryan and Carson LeBlanc are fundraising queens at B.D. Gullett Elementary.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 3, 2016
Gullett Elementary students are penny pushers

Cooper Bryan and Carson LeBlanc collected more than $1,000 for the Pasta for Pennies fundraiser.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High junior Morgan Mulholland's painting, Kona, is based off a photo of a family friend's dog.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 3, 2016
Your Town

Lakewood Ranch High student shows off artwork; Tara Elementary principal nominated for Principal of the Year

  • East County
  • News
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