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  • March 15, 2012
Get to the beach in time to park ...

Margot Sermet, a long-time Siesta resident, called recently to emphasize just how busy the Siesta Public Beach has been so far this season - and March's traffic count is expected to be even higher.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2012
Students honored for academics

St. Martha Catholic School students who received the Principal's Certificate for academics in the fall were treated to lunch recently at Lazy Lobster on Longboat Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2012
Suncoast students attend conference

Ten middle-school students from Suncoast School for Innovative Studies, a Sarasota County public charter school, attended the Walt Disney World Youth Leadership Conference in Orlando March 9.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2012
Sons of American Revolution honor county veterans

More than 200 people attended the annual George Washington Birthday luncheon, hosted Feb. 25 by the Saramana chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, with the assistance of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

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Terri Ayers and Marie Avery, of RE/Max Alliance Group, with Vicki Vega, of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA Membership Luncheon

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance learned about strategic thinking for their businesses during a special Alliance membership luncheon March 14, at the Polo Grill.

  • East County
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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.

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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.

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

T. Guy Spencer took this sunset photo in Nokomis.

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