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The 1960 addition to Sarasota High School, designed by famed Sarasota resident Paul Rudolph, will be a focal point of the planned new campus entrance from Bahia Vista Street. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Public Schools.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota High drawings revealed

The Sarasota County School Board last week unveiled concepts for long-planned renovations for Sarasota High School's campus.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota School District puts off decisions suggested by analysis

After reviewing the results of MGT of America's analysis of district expenses, the Sarasota County School Board elected to delay following the consultant group's major suggestions.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Courtesy photo
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 15, 2012
Temple to host Holocaust boxcar

The German boxcar was used to transport victims of the Holocaust to concentration and death camps.

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As always, the fair will feature plenty of rides and attractions. File photo.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota County's 76th fair to feature family-style fun

This year's fair will feature a variety of food, fun and entertainment.

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Do you know a Sarasota resident who should be featured as a Neighbors? Email MICHAEL ENG at meng@yourobserver.com.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 15, 2012
Neighbors: Dave Thomas

This Siesta Key resident spent most of his career with Feld Entertainment, which produces Disney on Ice shows.

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In addition to soccer and football, the club also offers sports such as lacrosse. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 15, 2012
Suncoast Sports kicks off season

The Siesta Key park will host weekly soccer and football games through the Suncoast Sports Club.

  • Siesta Key
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This Sandy Hook home, which has five bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,002 square feet of living area sold for $4.45 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 15, 2012
Sandy Hook home tops sales at $4.45 million

A home in Sandy Hook tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Gene and Debra Garro, Sarasota, sold their home at 10 Sandy Hook Road to Results Inc. for $4.45 million.

  • Siesta Key
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Brent Schweizer took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Brent Schweizer took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.

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Eddie Beiler says he is ready to use his prior experience battling drug and alcohol addition to help others in need.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota man to travel to 11 countries on a mission trip

After recovering from years of drug addiction, Eddie Beiler will travel to 11 countries in 11 months for a mission trip to help children in need.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Do you know a Sarasota resident who should be featured as a Neighbors? Email MICHAEL ENG at meng@yourobserver.com.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2012
Neighbors: Kara Weisman

Kara Weisman recently set a world fishing record after releasing 18 sailfish in one day.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2012
JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of sets ODA tennis phenom M'Balia Bangoura surrendered during the Thunder's match against Lakewood Ranch March 6. Bangoura won both her matches 6-0.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 15, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Clemens Reiss

Clemens Reiss first began playing lawn bowling more than a decade ago and is currently serving as the president of the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club.

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A La Bellasara condominium, which has three bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,377 square feet of living area, sold for $1.93 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 15, 2012
La Bellasara condo tops weekly sales

A condominium in La Bellasara tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Kathryn and Brady Skinner, Sarasota, sold their Unit 602 condominium at 464 Golden Gate Point to S.E. Kretz, trustee, Sarasota, for $1.93 million.

  • Sarasota
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T. Guy Spencer took this sunset photo in Nokomis.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

T. Guy Spencer took this sunset photo in Nokomis.

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