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Lakewood Ranch resident Thomas Simpson took this sunset photo at North Shore, Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lakewood Ranch resident Thomas Simpson took this sunset photo at North Shore, Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Unit 1101 at The Beach Residences, 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive, has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,194 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.9 million. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 14, 2012
The Beach Residences unit sells for $3.9 million

David Shoemaker, trustee, Sarasota, sold the Unit 1101 condominium at The Beach Residences, 1300 Benjamin Franklin Drive, to James and Misdee Miller, Lakewood Ranch, for $3.9 million. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 4,194 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 14, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Sarasota Open confirms first female player for ladies invitational; Sarasota Yacht Club makes a splash with new water-sport program; Cool pool on Longboat Key receives recognition from state association

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Brian Gunnell
  • March 14, 2012
Bridge Bites: No safe exit

This month's deals have been about finessing. In earlier weeks, we were trying to avoid them in favor of better alternatives. But, this week, we are actually going to take a finesse - eventually.

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Paul Martinelli submitted this sunset photo, taken on the southern tip of Lido Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paul Martinelli submitted this sunset photo, taken on the southern tip of Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"When I get an idea in my head, I just keep researching it until I find what I need," Nancy Markle says. For this still life, she wrangled some fruit at the grocery store. Heidi Kurpiela
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 14, 2012
Creative Reboot: Nancy Markle

Think a computer whiz can't be artistic? Think again. Former IBM programmer Nancy Markle is creating art the old master way: by studying, researching and making the subject personal.

  • Arts + Culture
Japan's Green Band frequently performs at Disneyland. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 14, 2012
Scene & Heard

Riverview Kilties roll out the green carpet; The Players steps up its game with 'A Chorus Line'; Sarasota pole dancer slides into first place

  • Arts + Culture
"When you're confronted by an experience where you feel like there’s no explanation for it, you suddenly open up to the impossibilities that are around you," says magician Nathan Coe Marsh.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 14, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Tricky Business

Nathan Coe Marsh got his start doing magic at the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre. Now, he entertains corporate crowds at conferences and resorts all over the country.

  • Arts + Culture
Kate Hampton and Hillary Clemens star in "Fallen Angels" at the Mertz Theatre. Photo courtesy of Annamae Bafia.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • March 14, 2012
Theater Review: 'Fallen Angels'

Although "Fallen Angels" is one of the great Noël Coward's slighter plays, it's full of his typical drollery, wit and irreverence.

  • Arts + Culture
"In Darkness" centers on a small group of Holocaust survivors who hid in sewers in Lvov, Poland. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 14, 2012
Film Review: 'In Darkness'

In an attempt to contemplate the true nature of evil, we strive to analyze the horrors generated by the Nazis.

  • Arts + Culture
Julia Hyman likes preparing simple foods for herself and her husband, Dick. Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 14, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Julia Hyman

Julia Hyman, a world-renowned sculptor who lives in Venice with her also-famous husband, pianist Dick Hyman, likes almost any food. Any, that is, except the dreaded liverwurst.

  • Arts + Culture
Sally Schule wih a puppy
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 14, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

What happens at Saks ...; Fitness queen stops in Sarasota; War stories from Lido Shores; A few extra pounds

  • Arts + Culture
Honorary Co-Chairwoman Gerri Aaron and Co-Chairwoman Molly Schechter
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 13, 2012
A Madcap Evening 'You Bet Your Life"'

This year's "Madcap Evening" will be a truly 'ducky' party. Chairman is Harold Ronson; honorary co-chairs are Gerri Aaron and Marvin Albert and Victoria and Harry Leopold. Features include: great moments from Groucho Marx's famous TV series 'You Bet Your Life' and such famous movie characters as Dr. Hugo Z. Hackenbush and Captain Jeffrey T. Spaulding. Singers from the Sarasota Opera will perform and as always there will be a few surprises. Dinner by Phil Mancini of Michael's on East, open bar, fun silent auction and more ...

  • Black Tie
Tetiana Silecky adds another design to her Pysanka, "written egg".
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ukrainian Egg demonstration at Gulf Gate Library

Tetiana Silecky, a member of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, gave a demonstration on how to make traditional Pysankas, "written eggs", Tuesday, March 13, at the Gulf Gate Library.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Eric Ross, Dr. Bob Leibold and Doug Smith
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: YES at Clayton's

The Young Entrepreneurs of Sarasota met for their weekly meeting and lunch, Tuesday, March 13, at Clayton's Grille.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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