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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2014
Top Stories - Siesta Key: February

Sarasota County Commissioners aim to keep the community informed with accurate information regarding the $21.5 million project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A view from the Osprey bay front.
  • By Jack Short |
  • December 4, 2015
Sarasota County eyes bayfront property for park

The former owners defaulted on the property, which will go to the highest bidder before the end of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city is preparing its fiscal year 2017-18 budget.
  • By David Conway |
  • June 21, 2017
Pension costs loom large in city budget

As the city attempts to maintain or improve its level of service, personnel expenses constrain the ability to invest resources elsewhere.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 3421 Edmondson Court has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,339 square feet of living. It sold for $1,610,000.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 18, 2013
Four-bedroom Hudson Bayou home sells for $1,610,000

A home in Hudson Bayou tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Richard and Kathryn Rosenberg sold their home at 3421 Edmondson Court to Robert Miller and Sandra Faircloth, of Villanova, Pa., for $1,610,000. Built in 1990, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,639 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,225,000 in 2001.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sarasota Police are investigating the shooting of Sarasota resident Jeffrey L. Hill, 34, in the 1800 block of 23rd Street, during a failed robbery attempt.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • January 25, 2012
First homicide for the city of Sarasota in 2012

A failed robbery attempt resulted in the shooting of a man in the 1800 block of 23rd Street this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charles Preston Rawls captured this shot of an approaching storm over Celery Fields.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: June 23

Charles Preston Rawls captured this shot of an approaching storm over Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Artspace currently has one project in Florida, the Sailboat Bend lofts in Fort Lauderdale.
  • By David Conway |
  • November 19, 2014
Arts alliance seeks funds for artist housing survey

If a push for artist housing along Sarasota's North Trail is to continue moving ahead, stakeholders will have to show their support with their wallets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Barbara Knowles captured this shot of a David statue at sunset on a rainy evening at the Ringling Museum of Art.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: August 18

Barbara Knowles captured this shot of a David statue at sunset on a rainy evening at the Ringling Museum of Art.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • June 29, 2015
County taxable values continue uptick

arasota County’s projected revenues for the next fiscal year continue to grow, as the area’s final taxable values come in more than 7% greater than the previous year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A version of developer Harvey Vengroff’s plans for a massive injection of affordable housing into the city, reviewed by the county in June. Advocates say a lack of affordable housing is impeding economic development.
  • By Jack Short |
  • September 15, 2015
Report decries lack of affordable housing in Sarasota County

Costs associated with the problem will be passed on to everyone, advocates say.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peggy Abt with Barbara Epperson
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • February 27, 2012
Sarasota Ballet Gala celebrating Iain Webb - Five Fabulous Years

Sarasota Ballet Gala celebrating Iain Webb - Five Fabulous Years

  • Black Tie
Courtesy photo
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 13, 2013
Hidden In Plain Sight: 'Sarasota Half in Dream'

Derek Murphy and Mitchell Zemil set out to uncover what lies beneath Sarasota's surface in their documentary, 'Sarasota Half in Dream.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tropical Storm Hermine spurs state of emergency declaration from Florida Gov. Rick Scott.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2016
Gov. Scott declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Hermine forms

Longboat Key personnel prepping for 3 to 5 inches of rain

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bob Seeley entertained the audience with his high-energy improvisations. Seeley was inducted into the Boogie Woogie Hall of Fame alongside Chuck Berry's longtime pianist Johnnie Johnson.
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • February 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Jazz Club of Sarasota presents Bob Seeley

As part of the Jazz Club of Sarasota's Jazz at Two series, boogie-woogie pianist Bob Seeley performed at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Friday, Feb. 24. Seeley thrilled the audience with his high-energy improvisations, playing hits from W.C. Handy and other period musicians.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2015
OBITUARY | Dr. Joseph Klein

Dr. Joseph Klein, 103, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key and Wilkes-Barre, Pa., died Sept. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Jason Maxwell of Sarasota for being an accomplice in a pair of armed robberies.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 13, 2012
Pak Mail accomplice arrested

An accomplice was arrested today in the Pak Mail and Synovus Bank robberies that occurred in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home at 7902 Sanderling Road sold for $5.5 million. It has four bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths and 8,395 square feet of living area.  Courtesy photo of Michael Saunders and Co.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 16, 2015
Siesta Properties home sells for $5.5 million

A home in Siesta Properties tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Cardinal Mooney’s Josh Bonynge was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Pitcher.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 1, 2015
Area teams battle for Classic title

Sixteen high school baseball teams from Tampa to Miami hit the field for the 30th Annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 23 through March 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • June 4, 2013
Women's Exchange gives back to the arts

Women's Exchange will award $257,000 in grants and scholarships Thursday, June 6 through June 19 of Sarasota and Manatee counties local arts and cultural organization and to 32 students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maestro Victor DeRenzi
  • By June LeBell |
  • March 21, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Opera Verdi Cycle Grand Finale Concert

Sarasota Opera closes historic Verdi Cycle with an impassioned performance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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