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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 29, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Zach Hoppe

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Zach Hoppe recorded 27 strikeouts and allowed just two walks in 11 innings of work this past week, improving his record to 2-0 on the season. Hoppe also is batting .333 through the first four games of the season.

  • East County
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This Country Club of Lakewood Ranch home, which has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,789 square feet of living area, sold for $975,000. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 29, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Country Club homes top weekly sales

Three homes in the Country Club of Lakewood Ranch top all transactions in this week's real estate. Joan Hullinger sold her home at 6906 Dominion Lane to MaryCatherine Mamary, trustee, of Hingham, Mass., for $975,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Liz Cantarine captured this pink sunrise over a pond in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 29, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Liz Cantarine captured this pink sunrise over a pond in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Neighbors
This home at 100 S. Warbler Lane has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,780 square feet of living area. It sold for $3,225,000. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 29, 2012
Three-bedroom Bird Key home sells for $3,225,000

David and Michelle Sylvester, Sarasota, sold their home at 100 S. Warbler Lane, on Bird Key, to Elizabeth Rowntree, trustee, of Toronto, Canada, for $3,225,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Santangini
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 29, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Daiquiri Deck celebrates first birthday; Sterling Anvil on Anna Maria to close; (Chef) hats off to Joe Santangini

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 29, 2012
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Michael Saunders & Co. announces top selling agents and teams

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  • News
If you know someone who should be featured as an Athlete of the Week, please call or send the suggestion to Mallory Gnaegy at 366-3468, Ext. 360 or mgnaegy@yourobserver.com.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 29, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Mel Taub

Mel Taub plays golf three times a week and tennis about four times a week, and he tries to exercise every day.

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  • News
2 — Number of holes-in-one Sandy Finnegan has made this season. She recently made her second one.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 29, 2012
JUST THE STATS

150 - The number of matches to be played in the 2012 Sarasota Open.

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  • By Brian Gunnell
  • February 29, 2012
Bridge Bites: Finesses are easy

Of course finesses are easy! You just lead toward the AQ or KJ or some such holding, and, when fate is kind, an extra trick materializes. But, if they can, experienced players will avoid the whims of fate, as in this deal.

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  • News
Joanne Sheehan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 29, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Joanne Sheehan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club.

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"He's a joy to be around," says Asolo Rep Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards of director Peter Amster, above. "He's fun and bright and inspires confidence in the actors."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 29, 2012
Peter Amster: Prim and improper

Peter Amster might be a Yankee in Noel Coward's court, but his attention to nuance and spontaneity has made him the go-to director of high British comedies. His silly streak continues with this month's 'Fallen Angels' at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Culture
Echelman
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 29, 2012
Scene & Heard

Playwright program swimming in scripts; SMOA nets sculptor at ARTmuse luncheon; Wallenda's waterfall wish is coming true; Asolo Rep cuts ribbon on production

  • Arts + Culture
"I enjoy working with young people," says Phyllis Silverman. "It keeps me busy and it keeps me young."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 29, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Supporting Role

Phyllis Silverman may be Rebecca Hopkins' right-hand gal, but she's everyone else's favorite fill-in. The longtime Florida Studio Theatre staffer explains why she loves being at everyone's disposal.

  • Arts + Culture
Maria Wirries. Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 29, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Maria Wirries

Sarasota singing and skating sensation.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
  • By Paula Atwell
  • February 29, 2012
Theater Review: 'Next Fall'

Florida Studio Theatre's Mainstage production of "Next Fall" is an ambitious assemblage of highly flammable elements.

  • Arts + Culture
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