Daily Briefing: Adjacent properties on Bird Key post record sales for Sarasota neighborhood

Two adjacent properties on Bird Key set record sales last week in two multi-million dollar transactions that also closed on the same day, Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Jun 7 2023 [For subscribers] [Adjacent properties on Bird Key post record sales for Sarasota neighborhood]( [A property at 622 S. Owl Dr. sold for $11.25 million and a property at 626 S. Owl Dr. sold for $9.75 million sold on June 1. Just five years ago, both properties sold for $8.6 million.]( Two adjacent properties on Bird Key set record sales last week in two multi-million dollar transactions that also closed on the same day, [READ MORE]( [Each week we share the area restaurants that aced their inspections, while also rounding up those that racked up violations.]( [For subscribers] [Inspections: Sewage backup temporarily closes Sarasota restaurant]( See which Sarasota and Bradenton area restaurants passed with flying colors, and which didn't pass first inspections due to high-priority violations. [READ MORE]( [Natalie Rockwell, a transgender woman from Pensacola, shows her medication Friday, May 26, 2023. Rockwell takes estrogen and testosterone blockers, but recent legislation putting new restrictions on gender-affirming care have made accessing the medication much more difficult.]( ['Gender identity is real': Judge blasts Florida transgender care ban]( In a narrow ruling, a Florida judge blocked enforcement of the state's ban on gender-affirming care, calling the rule "an exercise in politics, not in good medicine." [READ MORE]( [Construction continues in downtown Sarasota. This year Sarasota County's taxable value increased by 13.4% from $82.3 billion to $93.4 billion, according to the Sarasota County Property Appraiser's Office.]( [As Sarasota area income rises, so does rent and housing assistance]( Area median income in Sarasota has risen by 25% in the past two years, causing both problems and benefits for housing. [READ MORE]( [Former North Port High School principal George Kenney in 2012.]( [Hypnotized to death? TV series examines deaths of 3 North Port students]( The Sundance series will unravel the story of former North Port principal George Kenney and the 2011 deaths of three students he hypnotized. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Der Dutchman Sarasota voted best buffet restaurant U.S. by USA TODAY]( The restaurant has been open in Sarasota since 1985 with popular menu items including noodles over mashed potatoes. [READ MORE]( 2 [Owen's Fish Camp restaurant in Lakewood Ranch is now open]( Here's what you need to know about Sarasota-Manatee's most highly anticipated restaurant opening of 2023. [READ MORE]( 3 [New College trustees board deserves praise for standing up to faculty]( Former New College Board Trustee Robert Allen Jr. explains why the current board acted properly in denying tenure ... [READ MORE]( 4 [New College board talks enrollment, budget, mascot]( New College's Board of Trustees met Thursday to vote on the preliminary budget for the school, along with a ... [READ MORE]( 5 ['Ugly' columns about Sarasota could drive away tourists]( A headline about the city's ugly traits could drive away tourists after we spend millions enticing them. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](