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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 16, 2012
Siesta Key churches offer diverse musical selections

Both the Sarasota Jazz Project and the Jacobites Pipe and Drum Band will perform this month on Siesta Key.

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At age 80, Vern Johnson still says he has no plans to stop volunteering his time to the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 16, 2012
Neighbors: Vern Johnson

The Siesta Key resident volunteers at the Siesta Key Chamber every week.

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This Sarasota Beach home, which has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,990 square feet of living area, sold for $4.1 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 16, 2012
Sarasota Beach home sells for $4.1 million

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Lisa Kruidenier, trustee, sold the home at 636 Beach Road to Saba Sands LLC for $4.1 million.

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Bob Crawford submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Bob Crawford submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

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In addition to playing music, Ben Walsh plays football and lacrosse, and he is captain of Cardinal Mooney’s Academic Olympics team.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 16, 2012
Neighbors: Ben Walsh

Stand-up bassist Ben Walsh, a senior at Cardinal Mooney High School, looks forward to competing at the state level for the third consecutive year.

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Meet this week's athlete of the week: Sean Dulom
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 16, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Sean Dulom

Sarasota High senior Sean Dulom, 18, will compete in the Class 3A State Tournament this weekend at the Lakeland Center in Lakeland.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2012
JUST THE STATS

7 - The point differential between the ODA and Sarasota girls tennis teams Feb. 7. The Thunder won 7-0.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Berman named vice president of Sarasota High foundation; Mote Marine partners with USF Sarasota-Manatee; Arts and Cultural Alliance partners with Film Festival; American Heart Association gives CPR grant to schools

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This Desota Park home, which has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,060 square feet of living area, sold for $815,000. Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 16, 2012
Main Residential condo tops weekly transactions

A condominium in 1350 Main Residential tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Dean and Uretha Seavers, Pinecrest, sold their Unit 1604 condominium at 1350 Main St. to Ronald and Catherine Fox, of Oak Park, Ill., for $1,437,500.

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John Greco submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Oscar Scherer State Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

John Greco submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Oscar Scherer State Park.

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Sandy and Michael Albano with Sheryl Vieira
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 15, 2012
Cooking for Wishes

Cooking for Wishes

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  • By Candice McElyea
  • February 15, 2012
Jpan to Open Second Location in Lakewood Ranch

Jpan to Open Second Location in Lakewood Ranch

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The 5-year-old boy was taken to Bayfront Medical Center.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 15, 2012
Five-year-old airlifted after car crash

According to Florida Highway Patrol reports, a 5-year-old boy was riding a bicycle at University Parkway and Lockwood Ridge Road when he was struck by a vehicle.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 15, 2012
FEB. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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Underneath one of the wings on the "Nine O Nine" Boeing B-17 Fortress.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Wings of Freedom Tour

The Wings of Freedom Tour flew into the Rectrix Aerodome out at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Monday, Feb. 13 and stayed through Wednesday, Feb. 15.

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