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  • By Kathryn Parks
  • March 21, 2013
Corinne Woodland: Actress, teacher, master of time management

Corinne Woodland: Actress, teacher, master of time management

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • March 21, 2013
Out and about on Election Night (Part 2): The after-parties

Out and about on Election Night (Part 2): The after-parties

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Barbara and Al Siemer
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  • March 21, 2013
Glitz at the Ritz-Carlton honoring Al and Barbara Siemer

Glitz at the Ritz-Carlton honoring Al and Barbara Siemer

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  • By TWIS Street
  • March 21, 2013
VIDEO: Sarasota local bests world tennis pro

VIDEO: Sarasota local bests world tennis pro

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  • By John Ewing
  • March 21, 2013
Saturday's car show in Bradenton is a "Big" deal

Saturday's car show in Bradenton is a "Big" deal

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  • Roger Drouin
  • March 21, 2013
Condo tower to replace Main Street businesses

Sports Page seeks a new downtown home while the Living Walls owner will retire.

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Flames engulfed the home in the 700 block of Lands End Drive this morning. (Longboat Key Fire Rescue)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 21, 2013
Lands End home destroyed in fire

The residence was the home of Michael Saunders' sister, Joan Bergstrom.

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Education meets fun at Rainforest Garden
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 21, 2013
March 21: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Education meets fun at Rainforest Garden; Developer plans condo and hotel; Siesta Key deputies stay alert for youth influx; Lakewood Ranch gun club gets approval; Leno delivers award to Gold Coast Eagle Distributing

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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort needs more work to be secure for hurricane season on June 1.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 21, 2013
Town officials: Colony needs more cleanup

Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross sent a letter to affected Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties Wednesday, March 20, informing them the site needs more cleanup.

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Heather Kasten, Kim Dalgish and University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee mascot Rocky with Brittany Lamont and Jay Riley
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosts Bulls, Blues, and BBQ

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held it's second annual Bulls, Blues and BBQ Wednesday, March 20, at the University of South Florida Sarasota - Manatee campus to allow businesses to network in a two county market. More than 300 people listened to Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones jam out and enjoyed food from Chic-Fil-A, Square One, Hickory Hollow Barbeque, Anna Maria Oyster Bar, and Smack Daddy BBQ.

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The SMA drumline performs during the Town Hall Lecture Series on Feb. 6. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 21, 2013
SMA drumline and pipe band to open for Black Watch Battalion

Sarasota Military Academy performs as the opening act for the professional military group from Scotland.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 21, 2013
Historical Society of Sarasota County to offer books by local authors

Find books from local Sarasota authors at the Historical Society of Sarasota County's Gift Shop 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 21, 2013
Man burglarizes Radio Shack - again

Sarasota Police arrested Jody Cubbage for breaking into the business on the North Trail for the second time in two years.

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Yaryna Klimchak
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 21, 2013
Student Spotlight: Jaclyn Falconetti

Jaclyn Falconetti has wanted to be a Riverview High School Highland dancer ever since she saw her older sister perform with the school's Kiltie Band.

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Alejandro McCurry-Oliver, Aisha Quadir and Alia Quadir. Photo courtesy of Eve Johnston.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 21, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

When in Rome; Ciao, Italia; Student talent

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