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16 — The number of teams, including Sarasota, Riverview and Cardinal Mooney, that will be playing in the annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25 through March 28.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2013
JUST THE STATS

28 - The number of points sophomore Camille Giardina scored to lead the Cardinal Mooney High girls basketball team to its second-consecutive Class 3A-District 10 championship Feb. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bill Coblentz plays slide guitar on his custom-built resonator. Photos by Rachel S O'Hara.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 7, 2013
Strumming Along: Bee Ridge Park bluegrass jam

For the last 20 years, local musicians have gathered for a weekly open bluegrass jam at Bee Ridge Park.

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Selby Gardens dedicates a new bayfront boardwalk in 1989.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 7, 2013
Moment in Time: SELBY GARDENS' BOARDWALK ON THE BAY

Derek Butler and Melissa Teeter were juniors at Sarasota High School Feb. 9, 1989, when they cut the ribbon for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Bay Walk Sanctuary.

  • Sarasota
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This home at 5163 Kestral Park Lane has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,718 square feet of living area. It sold for $612,000. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 7, 2013
Home in Sorrento Shores sells for $837,200

A home in Sorrento Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Peter and Lynette Hicks sold their home at 360 El Greco Drive to Eugene Young, of Shelby, N.C., for $837,200.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Cutting Loose Salon celebrates its fifth year in business
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Florida Chamber of Commerce president to speak at kick-off breakfast; Cutting Loose Salon celebrates its fifth year in business; CrossFit Sarasota opens a new Sarasota location on McAshton Street

  • Sarasota
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Paula Lunn submitted this photo of a sunset at the Ringling Bridge Pier.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2013
WEEKLY WEATHER PHOTO WINNER

Paula Lunn submitted this photo of a sunset at the Ringling Bridge Pier.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeff Mayers has instigated landscaping changes throughout the property, including new, bright red geraniums at entrances.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 7, 2013
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jeff Mayers

Learn five little-known facts about the Longboat Key Club & Resort's new general manager.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney High seniors Trey LaPorta, Hannah Howard, Christina Warren and Victoria Krupa all signed national letters-of-intent Feb. 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 7, 2013
Four Cougars sign letters-of-intent

Cardinal Mooney High seniors Christina Warren, Hannah Howard, Victoria Krupa and Trey LaPorta all signed national letters-of-intent this morning.

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  • By John Ewing
  • February 6, 2013
How to can farm-fresh tomatoes

How to can farm-fresh tomatoes

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  • By Taelor Scheuer
  • February 6, 2013
The truth about curls

The truth about curls

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • February 6, 2013
Mom's night out at the Sarasota Ballet

Mom's night out at the Sarasota Ballet

  • Arts + Culture
Greg and DeeDee McCain
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cedars Tennis Cocktail Party

Members of Cedars Tennis Resort enjoyed a cocktail party Wednesday, Feb. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 6, 2013
Downtown advocates question selection of garage contractor

The City Commission will vote Feb. 29, on the contract for the State Street garage that will include retail space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • February 6, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Donna Greer in “a very hot” balloon dress.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Fun, Funky and Fabulous Harbourettes

The Longboat Harbour "Harbourettes" enjoyed a taco buffet Wednesday, Feb. 6, during their "Fun, Funky and Fabulous" luncheon.

  • Longboat Key
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