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Our view

The key to a cultural park

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  • March 13, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

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  • March 13, 2014
Siesta Chamber's new leader shares insights

After her first week on the job, new Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debra Lynn-Schmitz reflects on the Key's challenges and opportunities and her vision and how to keep the island's tourism industry booming.

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  • March 13, 2014
Pineapple Antiques Show returns for 38th year

The Rotary Club of Sarasota Sunrise will host the 38th annual Pineapple Antiques Show Friday, March 21, to Sunday, March 23.

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  • March 13, 2014
Garden tour offers escape to paradise

The Sarasota Garden Club invites members and nonmembers to explore five unique, private Sarasota gardens at the club's inaugural Gardens in Paradise tour Saturday, March 15.

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  • March 13, 2014
Going the distance

Sarasota High runners Emily Harding and Angelina Grebe are seeking to continue their cross-country success on the track this season.

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  • March 13, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • March 13, 2014
Sidelines

Booker boys tennis improves to 7-0; Mooney blanks Admiral Farragut; Sarasota Christian scores district win; ODA boys lacrosse picks up district win

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  • March 13, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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  • March 13, 2014
Your Neighbor: Fred Nagel

Glenridge resident Fred Nagel built model ships for more than 40 years.

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  • March 13, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadverywhere to submit your entries. We can't wait to see where The Observer will travel next!

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  • March 13, 2014
School Board

Check out the latest happenings at Sarasota schools.

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  • March 13, 2014
Student Spotlight: Kasey Weaver

Riverview High School student Kasey Weaver is an intern at Stantec, an engineering firm based in Canada with a location in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 13, 2014
Home in Cherokee Park sells for $1,625,000

A home in Cherokee Park tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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  • March 13, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Osprey resident Kathy Schwartz submitted this sunset photo taken near Casey Key.

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