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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 28, 2016
Casey Key properties sell for $2,495,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between January 11 and January 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Rashea Johnson, Mariah Giczewski, Sarah Nelson, Sarah Mickley, Jeannette Nowaski, Karly Cancellieri, Kathy Kennedy and Principal Chad Erickson
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 28, 2016
Bay Haven faculty step up to the challenge

Principal Chad Erickson and faculty members set healthy example for students with weekly step count contests.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
William Giraldo, Henry Tingle, Matthew Mason and Jared White are four of the seven group members organizing the Suncoast Science Center Remote Control Custome Car Open.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 28, 2016
Science Center revs up remote control competition

Suncoast Science Center hosts workshops leading up to inaugural Remote Control Custom Car Open in March.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 28, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Otters swim, and 7-11 sinks

WEEK OF JAN. 28

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ron Sivits and Brian Lichterman present preliminary plans to neighbors at a workshop.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 28, 2016
Siesta owner seeks three-home subdivision

The owner of a small parcel on south Siesta Key hopes to trade extra density for increased project oversight.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Mother and daughter duo Sharon and Paige Butler after crossing the finish line in 2012 for the Ironman half marathon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 28, 2016
Sarasota Music Half Marathon to honor Sharon Butler

Paige Butler runs in memory of her mother and triathlon athlete Sharon Butler.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shantel Norman and William Duggan
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 28, 2016
Reggae fever

Young reggae fan William Duggan is pulled on stage to dance with Jah Movement at the Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2016
CONA offers lesson about value of historic property

Is your home or building 50 years old? If so, you should attend the Sarasota County Coalition of Neighborhood Association meeting Feb. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota County lifeguard Troy Knopp watches over surfers Saturday, during a period of heavy waves. The red flag indicates highly hazardous conditions in the Gulf.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 28, 2016
El Nino will continue to make waves

The weather phenomenon could interfere with beach plans over the next few months.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city has no formal plans to revise its special event policy, but staff is undertaking a thorough review of this year’s Thunder by the Bay.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 28, 2016
Reports contrast on Thunder by the Bay's economic impact

A survey of merchants indicated Thunder by the Bay hampered business downtown, but the organizer wants the city to consider broader impacts when evaluating the event’s future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joyce Burnham, Edie Kaplan, Millie Small, Norm Dumaine and Renee Gluvna are reaching out to a variety of local groups as they try to improve Fruitville Road Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 28, 2016
Residents have grand plans for Fruitville Road Park

You might have driven by Fruitville Road Park without even realizing it. Now, a group of residents is working together to make sure it can’t be missed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Azure on Palm won't open until spring 2017, but important work is starting even before construction.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 28, 2016
Palm Avenue condo targets key movers

As a developer prepares to begin construction on the 16-unit Azure on Palm condominium building, distinguishing the project in a competitive market is a priority.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Southside Village businesses hope Mark Caraguilo's restaurant experience will make Veronica Fish and Oyster an anchor for the neighborhood.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 28, 2016
Southside Village businesses hope new restaurants bring new energy

The neighborhood has long been a commercial hub in the city of Sarasota, but there’s an optimism that two new restaurants can revitalize the area following a period of change.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beachgoers stroll the Siesta Key Village, where parking is often difficult to find.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 28, 2016
Visitor growth may slow as Siesta nears maximum occupancy

Opportunities to increase tourism during peak season months are limited.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 01.28.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota senior pitcher Brittany Bendel will lead the Lady Sailors against rival Riverview Feb. 3.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 28, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top events in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota freshman forward Kate Meyer is one of five underclassmen returning next season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2016
Sailors season ends in semifinals

The Sarasota High girls basketball team lost to Palmetto 44-27 Jan. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 27, 2016
Sarasota County commissioners pass 'puppy mill' ordinance

More than 10 hours of testimony from the public and industry apparently swayed commissioners to pass a controversial pet sales ordinance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 27, 2016
Garden Club discovers the art of silk painting

The Longboat Key Garden Club learned about silk painting at its Jan. 27 meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 27, 2016
How to end the jihad

Don’t forget: The 9/11 terrorists trained in Venice. Today, the jihadists are worse than ever. Editor Craig Biddle argues that not wiping them out “is a moral attrocity.”

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Dan Wade, event manager of the Longboat Key Club, models with daughter Carly at last year's Taste of the Keys.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 27, 2016
Taste of the Keys moved indoors

The Taste of the Keys and Fashion Show tonight has been moved indoors due to expected rainy weather during the event’s scheduled time.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Basketball Shooting is one of the events offered at the Gulf Coast Senior Games, which are open to residents, ages 50 and up.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2016
Registration underway for Senior Games

The 27th Annual Gulf Coast Senior Games, which will be held Feb. 13 through Feb. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Christian sophomore Alyssa Schrag looks to help lead the Lady Blazers to a district championship Jan. 29.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2016
Sarasota Christian girls edge past Bradenton Christian in semifinal

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team will play for the district title Jan. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sophomore Max Munroe has been pitching for The Out-of-Door Academy since he was in the eighth grade.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2016
Sophomore pitcher has control of his destiny

The Out-of-Door Academy student was the only Florida pitcher named to the 15U Perfect Game All-American team.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 27, 2016
Cops Corner 1.28.2016

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Nicole Wurster, Conli Schwarz, Danielle Wilson and Julia Ortiz are the first set of Lakewood Ranch seniors who all will go on to play college soccer.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Mustangs get shot at college women's soccer

  • East County
  • Sports
Country Club Shores residents Jackie Meckstroth, Gerard Mos with his dogs, Merle and Coco, and Commissioner Lynn Larson, holding Muffin, cross Gulf of Mexico Drive, then return five minutes later Jan. 15, in a crosswalk crossing test.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 27, 2016
WalkWise program to teach crossroad rules

A new Walk Wise program to inform residents how to use new Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks will start soon as concerns about the crosswalks and the flashing lights linger.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The remaining dunes and vegetation that serves as the last line of shoreline defense for L’Ambiance and other nearby condominiums, pictured on Monday, after a strong cold front.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 27, 2016
El Nino steals sand from eroded shoreline

OK, so it’s not exactly Snowpocalypse 2016. But for officials dealing with sand loss, the Key’s cold fronts are no day at the beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SMR Farms prepares a truck load of pineapple orages for shipment to Tropicana.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2016
Wasp is new buzz word in citrus industry

Growers hope citrus greening efforts come to fruition.

  • East County
  • News
The meetings are held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2016
December water usage a hot topic in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch CDDs use double the amount of irrigation water from previous December.

  • East County
  • News
Joann and Steve Bishop look at the faucets they picked out for their new home in Del Webb at Lakewood Ranch. They couple visited the sales center over Christmas to try to meet their future neighbors — and, they did.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2016
Del Webb can drive 55+ market

The developer says home sales are more than 250% ahead of projections.

  • East County
  • News
Rosena Hill has performed in productions such as "Come Fly Away" and "The Color Purple."
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 27, 2016
Your Town

ODA alumna and concert soloist Rosena Hill performs for high schoolers; McNeal students advance in competition

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County resident Sabrina Silverberg, who has lived in the area since 2003, was born in Egypt.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 27, 2016
Temple Emanu-El director of education honored

Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El hosts luncheon to celebrate an influential woman in the Jewish community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 27, 2016
Your Calendar: Longboat Key

Check out upcomign events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Maryann Mazzaferro, center, delivers cookies to firefighter/paramedic Denny Bickel, Lieutenant Kerri Brooks, and firefighter/paramedics Jose Rivera and Todd Mortenson, of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 27, 2016
The sweet life: Meet "Cookie Lady" Maryann Mazzaferro

Maryann Mazzaferro has become known nationally for her cookie business and hopes to let the chips fall on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Unit 807 condominium at 775 Longboat Club Road has three bedrooms, three baths and 1,842 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 27, 2016
The Beaches of Longboat Key South condo sells for $1,657,000

The Unit 807 condominium at 775 Longboat Club Road has three bedrooms, three baths and 1,842 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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