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Senior Ashley Gilbert plays the tuba.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 20, 2014
Riverview Kiltie Band marches in historic parade

The Riverview High School Kiltie Band performed in the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade Monday.

  • Siesta Key
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Pettengill. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 20, 2014
Your Neighbor: Carol Pettengill

Carol Pettengill is the founder and instructor of Senior Friendship Centers' harmonica band, Second Wind.

  • Sarasota
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Holland
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2014
Business Briefs

Mike Holland joins Berkshire Hathaway; Parishioner named Member of the Year; Salvation Army Advisory Board installs new officers; Stowe joins RE/MAX Alliance Group; PrimeLending adds downtown location; First Federal Bank welcomes Mark Rosenthal

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File photo Unit PH9B at 464 Golden Gate Point has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath and 5,469 square feet of living area. It sold for $4.25 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 20, 2014
Condominium in La Bellasara sells for $4.25 million

A condominium in La Bellasara tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Sarasota resident Judy Schattner submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Venice Pier.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Sarasota resident Judy Schattner submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Venice Pier.

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Melissa Hill, Marilyn Fitzgerald and Mike Smith
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace "Back to the 50s" Party

Seaplace residents donned cat-eye glasses, poodle skirts and leather jackets for a 'Back to the 50s' party by the clubhouse pool on March 19.

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Connie Hillig, Pat Knudson, Doris Koczko and Lynne Heuston
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Spanish Main Yacht Club Home and Garden Tour

On March 19, Spanish Main Yacht Club hosted its Home and Garden Tour featuring seven unique homes throughout the community. Attendees were invited to enjoy lunch at the clubhouse after the tour.

  • Longboat Key
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Peter Hayes, Elizabeth Waters, CEO John Vandyk, Gary Kirschner
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: One88 Celebration

Clients, city dignitaries and realtors celebrated the Vandyk group's One88 luxury condominium building Wednesday, March 19 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. One88, located at 188 Golden Gate Point, is the first project of the Toronto-based company in the United States. The evening marked the unveiling of the building's interior designs. 'I think it's very exciting and unique building for Sarasota,' says Mark Sultana One88 architect.

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More than 550 parks nationwide have been selected by Macy’s in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 19, 2014
Sarasota parks selected for Macy's 'Heart Your Park' program

The national program, which was introduced as part of Macy's 'Secret Garden' campaign, aims to raise not only money but awareness of local parks around the country.

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County Commissioner Nora Patterson.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 19, 2014
County tightens noise rules

The Sarasota County Commission voted Wednesday for more restrictive countywide noise restrictions.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Nesting watch

East County resident Louise Levinson recently captured this picture of a sandhill crane nest located in a retention pond near the corner of The Masters Avenue and Legacy Boulevard in the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Chicken charity

The Chick-fil-A at Cooper Creek Boulevard and State Road 70 participated March 6 in Tampa Bay Chick-fil-A restaurants' 'Buy a Sandwich, Donate a Meal' fundraiser.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Boston crusader

East County resident Ed Kelly seeks the community's support to raise $7,500 for the Martin W. Richard Charitable Foundation as he prepares for the Boston Marathon.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Dancers take top honors

Junior varsity and varsity dancers at Braden River High School and all-star East County dancers took home top honors March 8 during the Marching Auxiliaries Competition in Sanford.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2014
Ryder Cup rings in success

Rosedale residents and friends teed off Feb. 28 for the 17th annual Rosedale Ryder Cup event.

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