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Sheriff Tom Knight, Asst. Fire Chief Kevin Easton, SPD Chief Bernadette DiPino, Tim Thomas and Dave Graus (Courtesy photo)
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  • June 12, 2014
Warm and fuzzy

Sarasota Moose Lodge 1319 donated 36 stuffed animals of the group's mascot, Tommy Moose, to Chief Bernadette DiPino, Sheriff Tom Knight and Asst. Chief Kevin Eastern.

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Jean Maxwell Catsakis and Clarissa Thomasson
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 12, 2014
Patriotic duty

The Sara De Soto Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War at a recent chapter meeting.

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Whenever she feels inspired, Patricia D'Arcy Laughlin writes in the comfort of her home.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 12, 2014
Resident shines light on romance in new novel

For Patricia D'Arcy Laughlin, 'Sacrifice for a Kingdom' is a fictional love story with a real-life message.

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Sarasota Christian finished first in Class 2A in the 2013-14 Florida High School Athletic Association Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Awards point standings.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 12, 2014
High 5

Top five sports moments of the week

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Sarasota resident Krissy Murphy began running in 2010 as a way to stay active. Now she’s in the middle of training for her 10th marathon with the hopes of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 12, 2014
Sarasota resident aims to qualify for Boston Marathon

Sarasota resident Krissy Murphy was one of eight people recently chosen to join a group of national ambassadors representing Team CHOCOLATE MILK.

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The Florida Burn 2016 Pennant Team went 7-0 to win the 2014 16U WWBA East Memorial Day Classic May 23 through May 26, in Fort Myers.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 12, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota YMCA in need of volunteers; i9 Sports fall registration open; The Founders Club improvements begin; Florida Burn 2016 Pennant Team

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Jones learned to play mahjong in 1979.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 12, 2014
Your Neighbor: Ursula Jones

Ursula Jones is mad for mahjong. The petite redhead has been playing for more than three decades and is just as passionate as the day she learned to play.

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Unit 31 at 500 S. Palm Ave. has two bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,830 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.35 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 12, 2014
Bay Island home sells for $3.75 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between May 26 and May 30.

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Audrey Lehrer submitted this sunset photo, taken from the marina near the John Ringling Causeway.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 12, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Audrey Lehrer submitted this sunset photo, taken from the marina near the John Ringling Causeway.

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Rabbi Michael Werbow and his wife, Melissa
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 11, 2014
Temple Beth Sholom welcomes Rabbi Michael Werbow

Rabbi Werbow will lead services beginning 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 4 and in the morning Saturday, July 5.

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District 73 Rep. Greg Steube speaks about I-75 and University Parkway construction plans.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Legislative Wrap Up and Luncheon

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted its quarterly Legislative Wrap-up and Luncheon, June 11, at the Polo Grill and Bar. Alliance members enjoyed lunch and listened to presentations by government officials, such as Rep. Greg Steube of District 73.

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Lakewood Ranch High graduate Theresa Novak receives the King O'Neal Scholar Award.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2014
Ranch graduate earns top honors

Lakewood Ranch High School graduate Theresa Novak earned special recognition during the University of South Florida's spring graduation ceremony.

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Joshua Packard and London Churs-Schiffer
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2014
Kids R Kids holds ceremonies

Last week, a total of 57 voluntary prekindergarten students at Kids R Kids graduated from the program.

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Carla Neirman, of Art Center Manatee, receives the check from Elaine Vaughn, with Creative Art Association
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2014
Art association gives for scholarships

Creative Art Association in Lakewood Ranch recently gave Art Center Manatee a check for $300.

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Barbara Timm
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2014
OBITUARY: Barbara Timm

Barbara Timm, 86, died June 6.

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