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  • April 3, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 3, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota Christian bats come alive; Solid sixth inning propels ODA to 'W'; Sailors boys tennis swings past Thunder; Tennis exhibition comes to Payne Park

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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Tea House. (Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer)
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 3, 2014
Steeped in Sarasota

Sarasota may be known as a vacation spot for many Northerners, but what about those looking for a quick break from their hectic day? We found that Sarasota is steeped in teahouse tradition - relaxation and rejuvenation are merely a cup away.

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The classroom was divided into four operating tables. (Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 3, 2014
Southside students put their grammar skills to the test

Southside Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Taunya Fogleman transformed her classroom into an operating room March 25.

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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 3, 2014
School Board

The latest news and achievements in Sarasota schools.

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Carol Woods and Sue Bridgman sit in Bridgman's backyard, where Buster used to sneak into. (Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer)
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 3, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBORS: Carol Woods and Sue Bridgman

Sue Bridgman and Carol Woods co-wrote 'How Buster Got Lucky" about their neighborhood dog.

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Courtesy photos Donald McGayhey, Kay Coon, Patti Tebo, Jim Soda, Donna Soda, Mark Coon, Stacy Haas-Goodwin and Carrie Lamb
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Business Observer

Camp Better America nominated for top honor; Soda Group joins Premier Sotheby's; Eurotech Cabinetry featured in publication

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This home at 3953 Red Rock Way has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath, a pool and 3,908 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,425,000. (Harriet Sokmensuer)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 3, 2014
Home in Red Rock Terrace sells for $1,425,000

A home in Red Rock Terrace tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunrise photo of mist reflecting off a pond in Nokomis.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunrise photo of mist reflecting off a pond in Nokomis.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 2, 2014
Come at Me, Sarasota: Sailor Circus' 65th Anniversary Celebration

Come at Me, Sarasota: Sailor Circus' 65th Anniversary Celebration

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Eduardo Anaya and Jaymie Klauber
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 2, 2014
Pique Nique Sur la Baie

Pique Nique Sur la Baie

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Lil-Buck2
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 2, 2014
TWIS Asks: Lil Buck

TWIS Asks: Lil Buck

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David Gutridge, Joanne Forch and Warren Elliot
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Operation Kindness

The 7th annual Operation Kindness event was held at the Longboat Key Club & Resort on April 2 to raise money for combat trauma veterans. The afternoon began with a tennis round robin followed by a reception at the Harbourside Dining Room. Proceeds were donated to the Wounded in Action Family Foundation (WIAFF), which assists veterans with the transition from a military hospital back into society.

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Sally Jaret, Commodore Lee Peakes and Jack Jaret
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Bowling Banquet

On April 2, Bird Key Yacht Club held a banquet in honor of its bowling league and the members that participate. The players take to the lanes in October and finish up with an awards ceremony each April.

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