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Brooke Graeff, Joe Abraham and Brittany Graeff have played together since high school. Photo by Nick Friedman
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 28, 2013
SISTER ACT: Good Graeff

After traveling the world, the Graeff sisters are ready to tackle Sarasota's music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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The Rev. John C. N. Hall gives out communion to parishioners at his installation Saturday, Feb. 23. "In these first few months one word that captures the job for me is 'vision,'" Hall says. Photos by Yaryna Klimchak
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 28, 2013
St. Boniface welcomes new rector

The Rev. John C. N. Hall smiles at his installation Saturday, Feb 23. After months of searching and the narrowing down of 50 candidates, St. Boniface Episcopal Church has found its new rector.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 28, 2013
Quiet Confidence: Peter Runge

Out-of-Door Academy junior Peter Runge is hoping to make a return trip to the FHSAA 1A-Region 3 meet, where he finished ninth in the 1600 meters last season.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 28, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Victoria Groves

Riverview High senior right-hander Victoria Groves allowed four hits and struck out 11 to lead the Lady Rams to a 6-2 victory over district rival Palm Harbor University Feb. 22.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Rams top Sailors; Cougars' season ends; Rams blank Tigers; Lady Cougars take win; Impact to host shootout

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Sean Labsan is this week's standout player
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2013
JUST THE STATS

5 - The number of singles matches the Riverview High girls tennis team won in its 6-1 victory over Manatee Feb. 20.

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2704 Bay Shore Road
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 28, 2013
Take a walk through Indian Beach

Visit five different homes in the eclectic Sarasota neighborhood.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Innovative thinking; Outstanding opera; Make the World Move; Career creativity

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 28, 2013
Student Spotlight: Carson Beattie

Riverview High School freshman Carson Beattie moves his drumsticks with intense speed as the rhythm flows through him.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 28, 2013
36-Hour Giving Challenge raises local awareness

The fundraiser returns March 5 with more participating foundations and additional opportunities for nonprofits.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chairwomen Janice Landauer and Joan Suddarth
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 27, 2013
'We Will Sing For Your Supper'

'We Will Sing For Your Supper'

  • Black Tie
Stephanie Grosskreutz with Dr. Benjamin Carson and his wife, Candy Carson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Town Hall Lecture Series featuring Dr. Benjamin Carson

Town Hall Lecture Series featuring Dr. Benjamin Carson

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Imagine book fair open to public

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair now through March 1, and the public is invited to attend.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Kiwanis youth groups hit pavement for Adopt-a-Road

Children in Imagine School's K-Kids and Builders Club programs joined forces with Braden River High School's Key Club Feb. 9, when they visited Caruso Road for an Adopt-A-Road cleanup.

  • East County
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