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CELEBRATORY COUPLE. Sarasota residents Dr. Greg and Jeri Lynn Towsley brought their Sarasota Observer along on their recent anniversary trip to Bali, Indonesia.
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  • February 13, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com and click on the 'Contests' tab in the upper-right hand corner to submit your entries. We can't wait to see where The Observer will travel next!

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Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 13, 2014
Farmers Market Roundup

Sarasota's farmers markets offer local produce, entertainment and fun. Take advantage of the Florida weather at these neighborhood markets.

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Nick Bernier
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2014
College commitment

Athletes from Riverview, Cardinal Mooney and Booker high schools made their college choices official during National Signing Day Feb. 5.

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The Sarasota Christian boys basketball team defeated Southwest Florida Christian 63-56 to win the Class 2A-District 9 championship Feb. 7.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2014
Sidelines

Cardinal Mooney High Boys Basketball; GSJGA golfers tee off for WTS; Riverview names new girls basketball head coach; Sarasota Military Eagles advance two to state meet; SCSC honored for its outstanding service

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 13, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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Harriet Sokmensuer Joanna Fox sits at one of the tables in her classroom.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 13, 2014
Teacher Spotlight: Joanna Fox

Fox has been teaching creative writing at Booker Middle School for 14 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Harriet Sokmensuer Barbara Miller sits in her office on St. Armands surrounded by past modeling photos.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 13, 2014
Your Neighbor: Barbara Miller

During the '70s and '80s, Miller modeled in national campaigns for A&W, Linens 'N' Things and Bayer Aspirin.

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Sepp Gmuender submitted this sunset photo, taken near Sunset Drive.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Sepp Gmuender submitted this sunset photo, taken near Sunset Drive.

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Ina Jaffe was the keynote speaker at this year's International Conference on Positive Aging
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ina Jaffe "Continuous Inspiration"

Ina Jaffe, journalist and National Public Radio correspondent, was the keynote speaker at the 7th annual International Conference on Positive Aging Tuesday. Jaffe presented "Continuous Inspiration" at the conference's Dinner with Ina Jaffe. After the dinner, Rick Moody, director of academic affairs at AARP, led a fireside chat with Ina Jaffe, Nancy Schlossberg, author and Institute for the Ages board chair, and public radio producer Connie Goldman.

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Cowboy waits to be kissed.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: HSS Smooch a Pooch

The Humane Society of Sarasota County shared the love with a puppy kissing booth Wednesday, Feb. 12. The booth, which was made by volunteer Lynn Billi, could be found at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market. Market goers celebrated Valentines Day early with kisses from affectionate puppies.

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Sheriff Tom Knight and Chief of Police Bernadette DiPino
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club luncheon

Members of the Tiger Bay Club met for the highly anticipated discussion on legalizing medical marijuana in Florida Wednesday, Feb. 12. Judge Nancy Donnellan moderated Sheriff Tom Knight and John Morgan as they discussed the pros and cons of medical marijuana for Sarasota and the state of Florida. Knight told The Observer he was excited to let the people hear 'the other side' of the topic. 'Its important for the public to learn' he said.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2014
ODA swings past Braden River

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls tennis teams both earned victories over Braden River Feb. 11.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2014
Sarasota ousts Lakewood Ranch in OT

The Sarasota High girls basketball team held on to defeat Lakewood Ranch 50-44 in overtime of the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Feb. 11.

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Courtesy photos Rachel Stenger and Artists' Guild President Wendell Graham
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2014
BRHS student 'artist of the month'

Braden River High School's Art Department has selected student Rachel Stenger as the February 'student of the month' for the Artists' Guild of Anna Maria Island.

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