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A home in Cherokee Lodge tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 3, 2015
Cherokee Lodge home sells for $1.25 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Nov. 16 and Nov. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Janelle Branower, of Longboat Key, submitted this photo of a full moon rising over the water.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2015
Longboat Key weather page photo: Dec. 3

Janelle Branower, of Longboat Key, submitted this photo of a full moon rising over the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bruce Silverman submitted this photo of a sunrise over his backyard in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2015
East County weather page photo: Dec. 3

Bruce Silverman submitted this photo of a sunrise over his back yard in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Anthony Welch, of Sarasota, submitted this photo of Hart’s Landing on Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2015
Sarasota weather page photo: Dec. 3

Anthony Welch, of Sarasota, submitted this photo of Hart’s Landing on Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Cardinal Mooney girls soccer team beat Lemon Bay 2-1 Nov. 23.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 3, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 12.03.15

East County High 5 Moments: 12.03.15

  • East County
  • Sports
SIA President Tony Romanus in the median where work had already begun before the county stopped it.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • December 3, 2015
Siesta Isles Association seeks to uproot county’s order

The county giveth, and the county taketh away.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
1879 Morris Avenue- Frosty the snowman comes to life with his family at this lights display.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Christmas lighting challenge, Season of Sharing

WEEK OF DEC. 3 2015

  • Sarasota
  • News
Homeowner Joe Volpe, who believes his neighborhood has been seen numerous violations of the county's rental rules.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • December 3, 2015
Short-term violations are long-term problem

County statistics say it’s been an average year for short-term rental violations on Siesta Key. But residents say more rentals are breaking rules.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Jack Short
  • December 3, 2015
Lists: The push behind the rank

Keeping Sarasota on top 10 lists requires effort from local tourism officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laurel Park Neighborhood Association President Jude Levy believes the proposed loading area, right, would have a negative effect on the neighboring residential properties on Rawls Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 3, 2015
Laurel Park residents fight Woman’s Exchange expansion

Concerned about the effects of a proposed loading area, the neighborhood association has appealed the city’s decision to grant a building permit for the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although a developer had grand plans for the site in 2007, the bayfront land is still vacant.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 3, 2015
New Quay site owner revives plans along bayfront

The owner of 14.5 acres of bayfront land is preparing a mixed-use project including condo, hotel and retail space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chief Planner Steve Stancel hopes to present a final design concept for Fruitville Road to the City Commission in February or March.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 3, 2015
City seeks input on creating a more bearable Fruitville Road

As the city develops plans to make Fruitville Road more inviting for pedestrians, it’s asking residents to offer feedback on how the streetscape could be improved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Kim and Tim Weeks
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 3, 2015
A purrfect union

Recently married couple met while working at Cat Depot and Sarasota Police Department swears in holiday help.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. Grace Hullinger promotes peace on Earth from the float for the Sarasota Tabernacle Christian School Saturday, at the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade in 2014.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 3, 2015
Sarasota calendar 12.3.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Dec. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
C.J. Bannister received the Woman Veteran of the Year Award from Sarasota County Veterans Commission President Ted Smith.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 3, 2015
Goodwill Manasota director named Woman Veteran of the Year

C.J. Bannister, director for the Goodwill Manasota Veterans Services Program, helps veterans adjust to civilian life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 3, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.03.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
A new congressional map upends the political stage ahead of the 2016 election in Florida.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 2, 2015
Supreme Court approves new congressional map that splits Sarasota

In a 5-2 decision, the Florida Supreme Court approved a congressional redistricting map that splits Sarasota County into two districts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jack Short
  • December 2, 2015
Local physician gets prison time for unlicensed practice

The former ear, nose and throat doctor continued his practice for a year after the revocation.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2015
Orioles to host annual Birdland Classic

The Baltimore Orioles will hold their Sixth Annual OriolesREACH Birdland Golf Classic Feb. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Manatee County School Board will approve Hollis Morantes', former physics teacher at Lakewood Ranch High School, resignation Dec. 8.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 2, 2015
Lakewood Ranch High science teacher resigns

After being arrested on drug charges Nov. 4, Hollis Morantes resigned from the East County school.

  • East County
  • News
Christine Goodall, Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino, artist Joe Cuffaro and Mike Evanoff
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 2, 2015
Sarasota Police Department shows artistic side

Local artist transforms part of the Sarasota Police Department headquarters into a community space with new mural.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 2, 2015
Refugee Rule of One

Before you become part of the chorus of altruists chastising Florida Gov. Rick Scott for wanting a pause on Syrian refugees, you should apply Arthur Laffer’s Rule of One.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
BBC Plaza, the ownership group consisting of entrepreneurs Jesse Biter, Eric Baird and David Chessler, have announced a three-phase plan for redeveloping Sarasota Main Plaza.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2015
SURVEY: What should be developed at Hollywood 20?

The Observer is collecting reader submissions for what you want to see at Sarasota Main Plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Summerfield resident Larry Marshall is helping improve Lakewood Ranch resident's golf game one swing at a time as the new PGA golf instructor at Esplanade Golf & Country Club.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2015
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Shopping can wait, I might be suited to play golf

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch senior goalkeeper Liam Bramley has posted four shutouts through the first seven games of the season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 2, 2015
Keeping the faith

Lakewood Ranch soccer team confident senior can lead them to a championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 2, 2015
Your Calendar: Longboat Key

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Longboat Key Cops Corner.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 2, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 12.3.15

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Capt. Wayne Genthner of Wolfmouth Charters has lunch with collie mix AbuJuju, 6, at the Bridgetender Inn on Anna Maria Island Nov. 18.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 2, 2015
Key fishing captain urges for doggy dining ordinance

The town of Longboat Key is the only local municipality without an ordinance allowing man and his best friend to dine together.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manfred Welfonder, principal at MW Corp., has been hoping to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort on Longboat Key for more than five years. His plans call for 350 new residences within the 18-acre resort, valued at roughly $200 million.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2015
New Colony redevelopment plan labeled 'tremendous opportunity'

Lutgert Cos. is lending its stellar reputation and experience to a plan to bring the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort back to life. Will it be enough?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This year's Observer Challenge will be Dec. 11 to 13.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 2, 2015
Meet your match at the Observer Challenge

The 16th annual Observer Challenge will be Dec. 11 to 13.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Garey hopes to sell 1,200 event tickets and 2,000 raffle tickets for this year’s Gourmet Lawn Party on Dec. 5.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 2, 2015
Conversation with Michael Garey

Michael Garey is this year's chairman of the Gourmet Lawn Party on Dec. 5.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat's resident health and fitness expert moved to the Key in 2009.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 2, 2015
Mirabai Holland teaches Manatee to get fit

Longboat resident Mirabai Holland, a nationally known fitness expert, is helping Manatee County workers — and the rest of the country — learn to live healthily.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The home at 1435 Westway Drive to 1435 Westway LLC has five bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,566 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 2, 2015
Westway Drive home sells for $5,475,000 million

The home at 1435 Westway Drive has five bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,566 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Joanne Assaly of Country Club Shores and her dog, Toby, 10, brave the crosswalk at the Country Club Shores beach access at Longboat Club Drive in the 1000 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive Nov. 24 and had to wait for 10 cars to whiz by them before they could
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 2, 2015
Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks aren’t shortcuts to safety

Mayor Jack Duncan seeks an education plan for new Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks and Police Chief Pete Cumming plans to have officers present when they are fully functional.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock said peacock trapping will begin soon in Longbeach Village and the plan to cull the peacocks to 12 male birds will be “figured out as we go.”
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 2, 2015
Peacock plan takes flight

Will 2016 be the year of the peacock removal? That’s what Dave Bullock promises Village residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 2, 2015
Cops Corner 12.3.2015

Crime reports from around the area.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
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