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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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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
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  • 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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  • 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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John Greco submitted this sunrise photo, taken at Oscar Scherer State Park.
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  • 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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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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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Wedding Vow Renewals on Siesta Key Beach

More than 450 couples flocked to Siesta Key Public Beach Valentine's Day to renew their wedding vows at sunset. The event was hosted by Marriage and Family Works in partnership with Sarasota County Parks and Recreation.

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Al Hixon. Photo by Dora Walters.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2012
Chapel members jazz up services

It was a toe-tapping, hand-clapping good time at the Longboat Island Chapel's 19th annual jazz worship service Sunday, Feb. 12.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2012
Father Pick sings a happy tune

Edward Pick, reverend emeritus of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church, has recently undergone a successful knee surgery.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2012
Younger remains hospitalized

Commissioner Phill Younger remained hospitalized at press time at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2012
Look inside for map of Longboat Key

The 2012 Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce map was released this week and can be found in the Feb. 16 edition of the Longboat Observer.

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Marvin Frank, Rabbi Joel Mishkin and Marsha Frank. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2012
Longboaters host Torah on the Key

An afternoon Torah on the Key program was hosted in January by Marvin and Marsha Frank and was attended by 22 Longboat Key residents.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2012
Arts Center: Calling all artists!

Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, is calling for artwork for the annual juried exhibition, "Illuminated Nature."

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