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  • January 31, 2013
News Briefs

DID seeks a new board member

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  • January 31, 2013
SIDELINES

Riverview Rams prove victorious on Senior Night; Blazers top Cougars in basketball overtime; Mooney Cougars tame the LWR Mustangs; Thunder's season comes to a close with loss

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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 31, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Natasha Wilcox

Sarasota High School senior small forward, Natasha Wilcox, first hit the basketball court at the age of 7.

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1,000 — The career number of points for Riverview High senior Co-Capt. Gianna Vastola, who scored 16 points to help lead the Lady Rams to a 65-32 victory over Palm Harbor University in the Class 8A-District 8 semifinals Jan. 29.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2013
JUST THE STATS

8 - The number of Sarasota High boys soccer players who played their final game in a Sailors uniform after falling to Braden River 2-1 in overtime of the Class 4A-District 11 quarterfinals Jan. 22.

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Miracle League of Manasota baseball player Seth Morano enjoyed spending time with the Baltimore Orioles players, including Jim Johnson, far right. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 31, 2013
Orioles tee off for charity

The Baltimore Orioles will host their third annual Birdland Golf Classic Feb. 20, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

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The chapel stands on 12.5-foot stilts in case of flooding.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 31, 2013
Divine Design: Siesta Key Chapel

Siesta Key Chapel once held services in the auditorium of Out-of-Door School (now Out-of-Door Academy).The raindrops on the tin roof would often drown out the Rev. Dr. James Blackwood's voice.

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Frank Segretti Jr. and his parents hope their renovation will attract both locals and tourists. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

City Pizza doubles in size; Mandala Med Spa adds hoop dancing

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Unit 101 at 101 Whispering Sands Drive has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,271 square feet of living area. It sold for 329,900. Photos by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 31, 2013
Home in Sandy Hook sells for $1,375,000

A home in Sandy Hook tops all transactions in this week's real estate. James Fellows, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the home at 172 N. Sandy Hook to Tomas and Sofia Fiedler, of Sarasota, for $1,375,000.

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Paula Lunn submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paula Lunn submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 31, 2013
Sarasota Christian School broadens students' horizons

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade partnered with international schools to promote global learning.

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The late Jay Starker, middle, with his band, the Gathering of the Exiles. Courtesy.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 31, 2013
Scholarship aims to keep the arts alive among Sarasota youth

Jessika Arman has established a youth arts scholarship in the memory of her late cousin, Jay B. Starker.

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This home at 394 S. Shore Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,031 square feet of living area. It sold for $900,000. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 31, 2013
Home in Sapphire Shores sells for $900,000

A home in Sapphire Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate. David and Joanne Hofstetter, trustees, sold the home at 394 S. Shore Drive to Helma South Shore LLC for $900,000.

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Stanley Axelrod submitted this sunset photo, taken from Centennial Park in Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Stanley Axelrod submitted this sunset photo, taken from Centennial Park in Sarasota.

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Braden River’s Charity Landrum is fouled while going up for a layup.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Manatee

The Braden River High girls basketball team cruised to a 58-23 victory over Manatee in the Class 7A-District 11 quarterfinals Jan. 28.

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Tennis pro Claudiu Retean struts down the catwalk.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the Keys (Part 3)

The Longboat Key Garden Club's "Taste of the Keys" included a fashion show featuring Island Pursuits designs and tasting stations from local restaurants. Proceeds from the event went toward scholarships and grants for aspiring horticulture students.

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