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Michael Shay, president of SKA, center, with Tony and Marilyn Romanus of Siesta Isle (Courtesy photo)
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Clean sweep

Members of the community spent the morning keeping Sarasota beautiful with the Great American Cleanup Saturday, March 22.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Lord of the rings

Early morning, March 26 Bill Bollinger searched for a lost wedding ring on Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Christian sophomore Cheyenne Miller has a .167 earned run average so far this season. (Photo by Jen Blanco)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 3, 2014
Quiet Ace

Sarasota Christian sophomore Cheyenne Miller has hurled the Lady Blazers to a 7-1 record so far this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 3, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 3, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota Christian bats come alive; Solid sixth inning propels ODA to 'W'; Sailors boys tennis swings past Thunder; Tennis exhibition comes to Payne Park

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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Tea House. (Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer)
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 3, 2014
Steeped in Sarasota

Sarasota may be known as a vacation spot for many Northerners, but what about those looking for a quick break from their hectic day? We found that Sarasota is steeped in teahouse tradition - relaxation and rejuvenation are merely a cup away.

  • Sarasota
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The classroom was divided into four operating tables. (Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 3, 2014
Southside students put their grammar skills to the test

Southside Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Taunya Fogleman transformed her classroom into an operating room March 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 3, 2014
School Board

The latest news and achievements in Sarasota schools.

  • Sarasota
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Carol Woods and Sue Bridgman sit in Bridgman's backyard, where Buster used to sneak into. (Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 3, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBORS: Carol Woods and Sue Bridgman

Sue Bridgman and Carol Woods co-wrote 'How Buster Got Lucky" about their neighborhood dog.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photos Donald McGayhey, Kay Coon, Patti Tebo, Jim Soda, Donna Soda, Mark Coon, Stacy Haas-Goodwin and Carrie Lamb
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Business Observer

Camp Better America nominated for top honor; Soda Group joins Premier Sotheby's; Eurotech Cabinetry featured in publication

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Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunrise photo of mist reflecting off a pond in Nokomis.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunrise photo of mist reflecting off a pond in Nokomis.

  • Sarasota
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David Gutridge, Joanne Forch and Warren Elliot
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Operation Kindness

The 7th annual Operation Kindness event was held at the Longboat Key Club & Resort on April 2 to raise money for combat trauma veterans. The afternoon began with a tennis round robin followed by a reception at the Harbourside Dining Room. Proceeds were donated to the Wounded in Action Family Foundation (WIAFF), which assists veterans with the transition from a military hospital back into society.

  • Longboat Key
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Sally Jaret, Commodore Lee Peakes and Jack Jaret
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Bowling Banquet

On April 2, Bird Key Yacht Club held a banquet in honor of its bowling league and the members that participate. The players take to the lanes in October and finish up with an awards ceremony each April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Janice Hasler inspects a potential buy.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Women's Club '50 Shades of Gold'

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club came together April 2, with gold earrings, purses and other accessories in-hand. The women donated gently-used jewelry and other items to the event, which were available for purchase at discounted prices. Jewelry vendors, such as Heart's Desire, also had jewelry for sale on-site. Proceeds benefited SMART, SOLVE Maternity Homes and Hope Family Services.

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