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  • April 5, 2012
Neal brings tech to St. Martha School

Neal Communities recently contributed funds to purchase an ActivBoard, commonly referred to as a smart board, for Sister Marianne Baehr's fourth-grade class.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
ODA student wins contest

Out-of-Door Academy sixth-grader Hayley Wahl was an inspirational quotation winner of the Embracing Our Differences Contest exhibit on the bayfront in Sarasota.

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Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
Mini donuts offer big treat

Hungry for a little sweet treat?

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
April Fools' stories elicit responses from the community

The Pelican Press' first April Fools' edition seemed to have resonated with many readers this year, based on the feedback we have received.

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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 5, 2012
Neighbors: Phyllis Ulrich

For the last 26 years, Phyllis Ulrich has devoted her time to raising guide and service dogs for those in need.

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Darcy, Garden Elementary
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
Pelikids

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Garden Elementary and Brookside Middle schools.

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This Siesta Isles home, which has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,064 square feet of living area, sold for $640,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • April 5, 2012
Blind Pass home sells for $1.9 million

A home on Blind Pass Road tops all transactions in this week's real estate. James Plodzien, of Long Beach, Calif., sold his home at 9250 Blind Pass Road to Anthony Cocca, of Youngstown, Ohio, for $1.9 million.

  • Siesta Key
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Samantha Bisceglia took sunrise photo on Siesta Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Samantha Bisceglia took sunrise photo on Siesta Beach.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight: Tanner Holman

This week's Observer Team Spotlight is Tanner Holman

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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 5, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Jade Rhodes

We've read about her for two years now since she and the Sarasota High School Sailors went to the state championship in 2010.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of games the Sarasota High School JV girls basketball team lost during the regular season this year. The Lady Sailors went 20-0 this season to give Sarasota its first undefeated year of girls basketball.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Brian Elzinga took this sunset photo overlooking Sarasota Bay.

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David Shoemaker, Sally Schule and Becky Moyer
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 1Night 4Sight

The Center for Sight Foundation held "1Night 4Sight", a fundraiser dinner, Tuesday, April 3, at Michael's Wine Cellar.

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The SCF Manatees pose with The Oriole Bird before the start of SCF v. Orioles charity baseball game, Tuesday, April 3, at Ed Smith Stadium.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SCF v. Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles played their final game for the 2012 spring training season against the State College of Florida Manatees, Tuesday, April 3, at Ed Smith Stadium.

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  • April 4, 2012
Historical society names new officers

The Old Braden River Historical Society named recently its new officers.

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